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Vw Westfalia 1973 Campervan on 2040-cars

Year:1973 Mileage:1
Location:

United States

United States

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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