1978 Champagne Edition Westfalia Camper on 2040-cars

US $5,000.00

Year:1978 Mileage:81624 Color: Brown /
Red

Location:

Draper, Utah, United States

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Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Minivan, Van
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.0 L, 4 cylinder, aircooled
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller

VIN: 2382087295 Year: 1978
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Trim: 3 door van
Options: Pop-top bed, Refrigerator, Stove, Sink, AUX in, CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 81,624
Sub Model: Type 2 Transporter
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: Brown
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Red

Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Needs a little work to get running. See description below. Has a few rust spots, and dents. Documented in photos. Sliding door latch is malfunctioning. Does not include secondary battery for sink and fridge. Minor interior damage, such as torn upholstery and chipped wooden paneling on a cupboard. Detached canvas corner on pop top. See below for more detailed descriptions of these defects."

***DISCLAIMER: When I bought this Westy, I knew NOTHING about cars. Now, I know almost nothing. I will do my best to explain the mechanical condition of the vehicle, but please keep in mind my lack of experience, and contact me if you need clarification or have concerns!

This 1978 'Westy' is of the special Champagne Edition II variety, complete with pop-top sleeping area, fridge, sink, and stove. It has had three owners over its lifetime, and had one engine replacement by the second owner in 2010 (More engine info below). It is a great bus, but it is in need of a little TLC before it will be road-ready again. Again, this bus needs a little work before it is ready to drive!

Condition

Lets start with what it will take to make her road worthy:

-The starter and solenoid are in good shape, but for some reason the wires are having a hard time making proper contact, and thus she will not start unless the wires are arranged *just right*. This problem began when a corroded wire broke, and I replaced a length of it and the other wires leading to the starter/solenoid.

-Once the engine is running, it tends to bog down and die unless the throttle is fairly open. This problem was fixed by performing a valve adjustment, but reappeared after performing a cylinder compression test, and I lack the knowledge/experience to troubleshoot the problem.

-If you live in a state/county with emission control, you may need to do a bit of work to pass emissions. Adjust fuel/air mixture and such. In the past, the hydrocarbons on idle have been higher than is allowed in the state of Utah.

Engine:

As I said before, the van had an engine replacement sometime around 2010, by the previous owner. According to him, the replacement engine came from the same year and model of VW van, and had VERY low mileage. I believe that now, after my ownership, the engine has about 6000 miles on it. The previous owner replaced the engine himself; I cannot speak to his mechanical know-how or skill, but everything seems to have been done properly to me.

Exhaust:

The exhaust system had professional work done in 2011 to patch a leak and machine a new part. Everything should be working soundly, though it has been sitting for about a year and may have some build up to spew out.

Fuel:

The fuel filter and fuel lines have all been replaced this month, with the exception of the fuel lines in the engine compartment itself.

Interior:

The upholstery inside is in good shape, with the exception of the drivers seat, which has suffered a bit of wear and tear. Will include seat covers.

The "mattress" in the back has a water stain near the rear hatch.

The pop-top canvas has come undone on one corner, and will need to be re-stapled.

The fridge and sink operate off a secondary battery, and I have not tested them. When I purchased the vehicle I was told that they were in working condition.

There is a chip in the wood paneling of the under sink cupboard. Note picture.

Exterior:

There are a few rust spots on the exterior of the bus, as noted in the pictures.

The sliding door latch does not operate properly, and I have removed the track cover in order to manually operate the latch. I am not sure what will be required to fix it.

One hubcap is missing.

The wipers and headlights have been replaced recently.

The tires are in great shape, except the spare. It has a leak, and will need to be checked out.

Extras

I am including a few extra things, as follows-

-Extra fuel lines, clamps, and diagrams for replacing fuel lines (Leftovers from replacing them recently)

-Extra headlight bulb

-4 spare spark plugs

-Grateful dead VW flag (came with the bus, passing it along!)

-Bentley service manual (great resource for VW bus work!)

-Book "How to rebuild your Volkswagen air-cooled engine", by Tom Wilson

Shipping and payment

The buyer is responsible for arranging shipment. I am, of course, happy to help load the vehicle onto the delivery truck and such.

If you have any questions, comments, concerns, ect. feel free to contact me! I can send specific photos, clarify specific conditions, and do walk arounds of the vehicle while on the phone. Thanks for your time, and happy bidding!

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