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1984 Volkswagen Vanagon Gl Standard Passenger Van 3-door 1.9l Ac Cruise on 2040-cars

Year:1984 Mileage:100551
Location:

Mansfield Center, Connecticut, United States

Mansfield Center, Connecticut, United States
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Here is an 84 Vanagon GL, with 100k original miles. It ran when parked a couple years ago according to the previous owner, currently it needs a starter so it will not run and must be towed. (Starter spins but doesn't engage.) Looks like the heads were replaced at some point, it has the old heads still with it in a box. Has the factory Air Conditioning and Cruise control options. Paint is faded and has some spots of surface rust and dings/scrapes, however the underside overall is very solid. The only rust that i could see is a little in the driver and passenger steps and some under gas pedal area. Frame is in great shape. Glass is all good, rear bumber is dinged up. Seats and carpet show wear (see pics), headliner is nice. The radio is missing and it looks like they mounted some extra stereo component in the dash at some point, see dash pic. This would make a good little project for someone, comes with a clear MA title. No reserve auction, contact me with any questions. I may be able to help with transport in the Southern New England area for an additional fee, just contact me for details. Thanks.

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