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1988 Volkswagen Vanagon Gl 6 Passenger Very Rare 6 Bucket Seats - Wolfsburg on 2040-cars

Year:1988 Mileage:175511 Color: Burgundy /
 Gray
Location:

Grandville, Michigan, United States

Grandville, Michigan, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Standard Passenger Van
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.1L 2109CC H4 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Dealer
VIN: WV2YB0251JH026312 Year: 1988
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Vanagon
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: GL Standard Passenger Van 3-Door
Options: Cassette Player
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows
Mileage: 175,511
Exterior Color: Burgundy
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Gray
Number of Cylinders: 4
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:"This Vanagon has minimal rust, dings, scratches, bumps, bruises, minor burns and minor stains. Front and rear bumpers are cracked. Odometer, fuel gauge and passenger window are inoperative. A/C not tested; A/C ductwork needs to be reinstalled."


If you have been looking for an extremely rare vintage VW (25 years old this year), you have found it.

Not a Weekender, not a Wesfalia, not a 7 passenger, but one that I have never seen (until this one) - a 6 passenger Wolfsburg edition. Yep, 3 rows of bucket seats! Could this be the holy grail of Vanagons?

According to the previous owner, this setup is a factory option only available in Germany. I have done a bit of research, but could not find any information. It is way cool, and very professional, and everything about it indicates it is a factory job. All 3 rows of bucket seats are the same style/fabric, and each has its own "pillow" insert for the headrest (factory VW with part numbers). While the front two seats do not rotate (like a Westy), the second row does (360 degrees). The third row reclines and can be raised/lowered. On the driver's side between the 2nd and 3rd row there is a retracting table and fluorescent light. There are really cool storage compartments built in on the outside of the back row of seats.

The body does have some rust, but is mostly solid. Nose is peppered with stone chips that have surface rust, step pads have rust, driver's side wheel well has rust, and hatch is rusted through. Underside is very solid. The interior is overall clean and in good condition, but there are cigarette burns on the driver's seat, carpet and dash (by ash tray); this must have been a long time ago, as there is no foul smell or residual odor. Some light stains throughout, but all in all a clean interior. All of the glass is intact, and all of the lights work. Bumpers are cracked. A/C ductwork needs to be reinstalled (all pieces are there). Headliner is perfect. Factory owner's manual, jack, and skeleton key.

The 2.1 wasserboxer runs well (receipt for rebuilt heads), the automatic transmission shifts smooth, and the van drives nice. The engine compartment is a bit dirty/grimy, but there are no puddles under the van, so nothing appears to be leaking (and all fluids are topped off). The cruise control works, and it has factory A/C (not tested). The tires are in good condition (2 matching pairs) and mounted to factory 14" alloy wheels. There are some extra parts that come with the bus too.

It has power windows (passenger side is not currently working; extra switch included), power steering and power brakes. The interior cabin fan does not turn on (suspect a bad switch; replacement switch included). The Odometer is not working (reads 175,511), so true mileage is unknown. Gas gauge is also not working. Fuel gauge, temperature gauge, speedometer, idiot lights and even the clock are working, as is the factory AM/FM Cassette player.

If you have any questions or information about this rare Vanagon setup, please contact me (Kevin) via email through this listing or calling 616-581-8815.

Van is sold as is, where is, no warranties expressed or implied. As a licensed dealer, I am required to collect sales tax (if applicable) and a $15 title transfer fee. If you are a Michigan resident and will be registering the van, I am also required to collect license and registration fees. Also, there is a $95 documentation fee on all purchases to cover cost of processing legal documentations that will be added to the final price of the van. Shipping expense is the responsibility of the buyer, but I will be happy to help coordinate a reasonable professional shipping service. Van will not be released until it is paid in full and all payments have cleared. International buyers are welcome.

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