Our 72 Bay Campmobile / Westfalia is called 'Pumper', she's a wannabe Fire Truck:-) We have been full time travelers in Pumper for the last 4 years travelling over 70,000 road miles, and 20,000 miles on the oceans, and through 40 countries. We've travelled 46 of the lower 48 states, Mexico, Central America, South America and Europe. You can check out our blog at www.rweethereyet.com . It has been essential to keep Pumper performing at her best and looking her best so things get fixed or replaced right away, both mechanically and aesthetically, after all she is our everyday transport and home, we have slept in her 90% of the time. That's why we just had her painted, too many stone chips after all the roads we have travelled. She has never seen a Canadian winter, we always follow good weather. She is a magnet for people because she is such an eye-catcher, you will have new friends wherever you go. Originally a California car with the State of California identification still in place beneath the passenger door. We have the original owners manual and documentation. We purchased Pumper in Washington 4 years ago specifically for our adventure. She was mostly restored but we have made many enhancements and changes. Btw, we are non-smokers. There is absolutely no reason that you could not jump in and enjoy your summer driving wherever you want. There is no outstanding maintenance that would prevent you doing this. We just drove back from Mexico through the Mexican central mountain region and she ran like a charm. I change the oil and filter and grease the front end every 2500 miles, and always check the valve clearances and tune up the engine at the same time. Because of our travel we carry a good supply of parts including a complete change out of the ignition system. The spare parts are included in the sale. We have the 2 children's' cots, one for in the pop top and the other above the driver and passenger seats. Nice set up for a family of four. Also have the rear door mosquito screen and screens for the driver and passenger windows. The louvered windows are screened. So why are we selling Pumper? The reason we began our travel odyssey in 2009 was due to Wendi's (the co-pilot) health, and we did not know how many years we would be able to do what we had always dreamed of doing. Unfortunately for health reasons we need to be less radical in our travel and we have bought a 5th Wheel and truck to travel in a little more luxury and restrict our travel closer to home although we still want to be full-timers. We could put her in storage which is why we have a reserve on the bidding but she was made to be driven, and to think of her sitting in storage for next 5 years would just not be right. It's time for someone else to enjoy her. We have lots more images if you are really serious in bidding and I will provide any information you need on her maintenance record. Shipping would be the buyers responsibility and we would require a deposit at auction close, with payment within 3 days of the close of the auction. PayPal would be good. No panic to pick her up, we don't need her out of our driveway or garage, but you might want to make it quick to enjoy the summer and all the attention she gets. |
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Volkswagen reportedly to name Matthias Muller CEO
Thu, Sep 24 2015Porsche chief executive officer Matthias Muller is expected to be named CEO of Volkswagen AG, the Wall Street Journal and other sources reported Thursday morning. Muller, 62, has led Porsche since Oct. 1, 2010, and jumpstarted the sports-car brand's expansion around the world. He replaces Martin Winkerkorn, who stepped down Wednesday amid the company's worsening diesel scandal. At least three more executives are also expected to be fired, including Volkswagen's US chief and the heads of Audi and Porsche research and development. Both brands are divisions of VW. A US spokesman wouldn't confirm the reports. An official announcement is expected at VW's board meeting on Friday. Muller's ascension caps a stunning week of turmoil for Volkswagen, which manipulated software to make its diesel-powered vehicles appear cleaner during testing that they are in real-world driving. The charges were revealed last week by the EPA, which cited the work of researchers at West Virginia University. About 482,000 vehicles are affected in the United States, which will be subject to recall, and VW estimates about 11 million of its vehicles around the world have the rigged software. The well-regarded Muller was viewed as a front-runner for the job even before Winterkorn stepped down. Before helming Porsche, he oversaw all vehicle projects globally for VW from 2007-2010. Previously, he was in charge of the Audi and Lamborghini product lines, and earlier in his career was responsible for the Audi A3 program in the 1990s. He joined Audi in 1977. He's trained as a toolmaker and studied information technology in Munich. His last name is sometimes spelled Mueller in English. Muller faces immediate challenges as he takes over VW's sprawling 78-year-old industrial empire, including recalls and regulatory actions around the world. In the US alone, the company faces a fine of up to $18 billion. VW, an industrial symbol of Germany, is also far larger than any unit Muller has run in his career. While Porsche sold 189,849 vehicles in 2014 globally, it's one of many VW brands. Collectively they sold 5.04 million vehicles through the first six months of this year, making Volkswagen the world's largest automaker. Related Video:
VW ID.4, the new Buick Envision and crossing Hyundai's N Line | Autoblog Podcast #668
Fri, Mar 5 2021In this week's Autoblog Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore is joined by Associate Editor Byron Hurd. It's a review-packed episode this week, but it kicks off with a discussion of Volvo's plans to electrify by 2030 and move their EV sales online. From there, they get into Greg's time with VW's game-changing new ID.4 electric crossover. Byron then talks about his time with two very different new vehicles: the 2021 Buick Envision luxury crossover and the 2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line, which may or may not be a sport sedan. Finally, they tackle a fascinatingly complex twitter question: What is the best 'economy' muscle car? Autoblog Podcast #668 Get The Podcast iTunes – Subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes RSS – Add the Autoblog Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator MP3 – Download the MP3 directly Rundown News Volvo introduces 2022 C40 Recharge crossover, announces all EV sales will be online-only What we're driving 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 2021 Buick Envision 2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line Reader question What is the best 'economy' muscle car? Feedback Email – Podcast@Autoblog.com Review the show on iTunes Autoblog is now live on your smart speakers and voice assistants with the audio Autoblog Daily Digest. Say “Hey Google, play the news from Autoblog” or "Alexa, open Autoblog" to get your favorite car website in audio form every day. A narrator will take you through the biggest stories or break down one of our comprehensive test drives. Related Video: Auto News Green Podcasts Buick Hyundai Volkswagen Volvo Green Automakers Electric Future Vehicles Sedan
Volkswagen breaks 40-year-old sales record in 2012
Sun, 13 Jan 2013The last time Volkswagen moved this many vehicles in America in one year, Richard Nixon was still a President in good standing, Let It Be was a radio hit and each car wearing the VW badge boasted an air-cooled engine. That's right, with a grand total of 580,286 vehicles sold in the US last year, the VW Group has broken its own four-decades-old sales record by 2,899 vehicles.
Of that 580k total sold, 438k were Volkswagens and 139k were Audi products - increases of 35.1 percent and 18.5 percent, respectively, in year-over-year sales. The ultra-premium members of the VW group also fared well; Bentley delivered 2,315 vehicles for a 23.3-precent increase, and Lamborghini delivered 520 units for a 52.9-percent jump. Bugatti, we're told is "right on track."
Jetta (pictured) sales paced the marque with 170k models sold, and Passat also finished very strong with sales of 117k total. Tiguan also racked up its best year on file, with 31,731 models shifted.