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1986 Vw Westfalia Vanagon Transporter Full Camper 2.1l Water Cooled With Ac on 2040-cars

US $16,800.00
Year:1986 Mileage:309000
Location:

Berkeley, California, United States

Berkeley, California, United States

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1986 VW Vanagon Westfalia Camper

You are looking at a 1986 VW Westfalia Camper. This is essentially the final version of the Westfalia Vanagons the way they were built until 1991. It has the stronger 2.1 liter water cooled engine, the newer ducts and the cooling system like all the later models ('86 and up) have. It is in nice condition and we have had it serviced at a local VW shop. Amongst other things, the following was done: Engine compression test check (Checked out very well), Replaced overflow and extra coolant tank, Flushed old sulphate free coolant and replaced it with new sulphate free coolant (important if you do not want your engine walls to corrode), Replaced ingnition and had the central locking system repaired. It is a very clean camper since it is a California car. It has original paint and it has virtually no rust with two exceptions, which are as classic for these Vans as the vans themselves: One quarter size rust spot under the front windshield and one also about quarter size rust spot on the bottom right hand side of the rear window. The rear window rust has a little hole. There are a couple of dents in the driver side door but nothing major. Everything works as it should and the AC blows ice cold since the previous owner had replaced all the ducts and the AC unit. The refrigerator works fine on both settings: electric and gas. The kitchen is very clean and everything works great including sink and stove. All the trim for the pop up top has been replaced which means no cracked rubber seals and no leaks. The pop up camper works like new and the Van still has the original "single window" fabric with no holes or tears. In case you are wondering: The Westfalia sleeps four people: Two on the lower level bed and two on the upper (pop up). The exhaust system is a stainless steel version and is also in great shape. The Vanagon just recently passed CA smog without issues. The engine is strong and the tires have a lot of tread left. This Vanagon comes with all original locks and also still has the original locked gas cap with one VW key opening every lock. The tires were upgraded to the 16" "Go Westy" wheels and the wheels have been custom chromed. All windows with exception to the front windshield have been tinted professionally. No bubbles or nasty wrinkles. If you didn't know they are tinted, you wouldn't notice. The car comes with the original curtains and additional curtains to cover the front windshield and the driver and passenger windows for privacy. We took the car for a 1000 mile road trip recently and everything is fine. The engine in this Vanagon is the second one and it has roughly 100k miles on it. It is an original non rebuilt engine which was taken from a donor Van. This should be good for at least another 150k miles before it needs a rebuild. The transmission shifts nicely but (for full disclosure) it does have a slight hesitation shifting into third. I think this is all that I could say about the car. This wil be a reliable and solid camper for years to come and when it eventually will need some attention, it will be worth it, since these are quite collectible vehicles at this point. One last thing: The '86 year model is the last year where they still used the more beautiful chrome bumpers instead of the plastic ones. These look beautiful and are in very nice shape. Please understand that this is a 27 year old car and while I have described everything I know about this car, I am not offering any kind of warranty or guarantees. The Van is sold as is.

  • 1986 VW Vanagon Westfalia full Camper
  • Rust Free CA Vanagon
  • 100.000 Miles on originial (non rebuild) 2.1L replacement engine
  • 16" GoWesty Wheels - custom chromed
  • Fridge works perfectly
  • Stove works perfectly
  • Water and plumbing in excellent shape
  • All air conditioning ducts replaced - Very cold AC
  • Original Pop top tent in perfect condition
  • Replaced seals on camper top
  • Original paint
  • additional 12V power outlet
  • Interior and carpeting in great shape
  • Van has been garaged for most of its life
  • Everything open with one key down to the original locked gas cap.
  • Tires have 80% life left


  • Extras included:
  • Trailer hitch
  • Bicycle Rack
  • Full curtains (includes front cab and side windows
  • Aerodynamic Water proof storage container for upper front external roof storage
  • Rear bench automatic safety belt for rear passenger or child seat



  • July 2013 Service:
  • Engine compression test checked out very well
  • Replaced overflow and extra coolant tank
  • Flushed old sulphate free coolant and replaced it with new sulphate free coolant
  • Replaced ingition
  • Central locking system repaired
  • ==========================EBAY TERMS OF SALE: ==========================

    Item can be picked up locally. If it needs to be shipped, buyer is responsible for organizing shipping. Payment must be here within 3 days after auction closes. Please remember: This is a 27 year old car. There is no warranty with this vehicle.

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