1973
VW westfalia camper
This camper is in
great condition. We bought it in Vancouver and have driven it across the
USA the last 3 months. The van has given us no problems at all. The
engine is GREAT condition. No problems with reliability. It is oil
cooled.
The inside: Its a pop top (no bed
up top, its just for standing room and packing space). Fold down bed, sleeps
2 very comfortably All original 1973
interior (except for fridge) sink and water work
perfectly Fridge has been
replaced with a Coleman Powerchill 3 x 12 volt plugs radio and CD
(pioneer) great speakers and
amplifier odometer and mileage
is in miles (even though this a Canadian VW)
The outside: minor scratch on
sliding door minor dent on rear
left tire guard some rust on hubcaps chasis in very good
condition
Extras
(camping)
spare gas tank tent (2 man) coleman cot mattress tarpaulin, poles,
rope (good for awning) cutlery, cups, plates
(coleman camping) gas cooker (grill and
stove) single vintage
coleman 502 gas cooker deck chairs (vintage
`sunbeam)
THE
BAD The gas tank
apparently is leaky if filled full. This was told to us by the previous owner,
he advised we only fill to half each time. We have done this and have had
no problems The break pads will
most likely need replacing soon.
THE
GOOD This is a perfect van
for anyone wanting to do a summer roadtrip. Its fully equipped, good to
go. Its been well looked after and is 100% reliable.
Shipping: The
car can be shipped from either Canada or the USA (current location Boston - but
we are flexible with our current roadtrip, it could be driven into canada
without a hassle)
Registration: van is
registered in BC, Canada
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