Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon (1980)
Sale price: US $9,000.00 Make an Offer
| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1980 |
| VIN : | 25A0109707 | Mileage: | 87,790 |
| Transmission: | Manual | Make: | Volkswagen |
| Body Type: | Van Camper | Model: | Bus/Vanagon |
| Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Engine: | 75 Bus |
| Vehicle Title: | Clear | Drive Type: | RWD |
| Options: | CD Player | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
| Exterior Color: | Yellow | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
| Interior Color: | Brown | Disability Equipped: | No |
| Number of Cylinders: | 4 | Drive Side: | Left-hand drive |
Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States
Vehicle description
I had a local offer fall through so I"m reposting my beloved Vanagon camper. I bought this as a restoration project before two kids came along, and after a few years of work and thousands - and more thousands - of dollars put in, I just don"t have the time to give her the attention she deserves! My pain is your gain. This is a really great-looking camper inside and out that just needs someone to take the baton and finish out the punch list. Search for it on the Seattle CL for more pictures. I"m very much open to offers. .
Brand new tires all around. Rims are in great shape.
Refurbished gas tank lines.
Complete new $2,000 brake job - discs, pads, cables, the whole enchilada.
Brand new custom gear-reduction starter from GoWesty - $300. Super strong cranking power - and also included is the original Bosch starter (which still works).
New battery - and comes with extra deep-cycle battery and brand new inverter unit to wire up as an aux battery behind the driver"s seat. When I bought this there was a current leak in the alternator, necessitating a constant connection to a battery charger. Put in a new alternator and it now holds a charge forever.
Kitchen : Sink and stove both work great and shine like new. Pretty sure the fridge doesn"t work - I haven"t tested all three modes of operation - DC/AC/propane. This hasn"t been a focus because honestly, the stock fridge is ridiculously too small for camping. It"s more of a novelty. I"m including the fridge"s technical repair manual as reproduced and sold by GoWesty if you want to tackle this. Could be something simple or just user error.
Interior adds : Replaced the main carpeted floor in front of the kitchen with laminate wood flooring. Much easier to clean! Also from GoWesty: new interior front door grab handles, interior rear view mirror, driver"s side rear view mirror, rear hatch struts. Gutted the interior cabinets/kitchen unit and replaced all the peeling white-paper paneling (also yours if you want it as a future template) with flexible wood-grain paneling. Comes with all the original curtains, even the mosquito net for the rear hatch. New seat covers on the front seats. Upholstery on rear seat/bed and upper bunk is in almost new condition - no visible rips/stains.
Stereo : New Sony 4-speaker stereo with remote control (volume up from the campfire?), USB power output and aux input for your iPhone tunes. Still have the old radio if you want it as well.
Engine : this came to me with a "75 Bus engine installed. The miles on that are unknown as are the total miles on the Westy itself, as the odometer needs a new white gear on the main spindle. It currently reads 87,790 miles, same as when I bought it a few years ago in Oregon. I"ve put maybe 500 miles on it. It"s recently developed an intermittent starting and dying problem. It turns over fine, but sometimes just doesn"t fire and slowly putters out after 5-10 miles. You will need to tow this home and troubleshoot the issue. It needs either a patient mechanic"s support or a new engine. Has new fuel filter and injectors. Again - I"m considering all offers.
Accessories : ORIGINAL owner"s manuals and paperwork, including John Muir"s "How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive" and 3-inch thick Bentley technician"s manual for the 1980 Vanagon. Brand new fresh water hose for campsite water hookup. Tow strap (never used!). Tow ball and hitch. Oil filter wrench and funnel, 5-gallon emergency gas can.
Brand new tires all around. Rims are in great shape.
Refurbished gas tank lines.
Complete new $2,000 brake job - discs, pads, cables, the whole enchilada.
Brand new custom gear-reduction starter from GoWesty - $300. Super strong cranking power - and also included is the original Bosch starter (which still works).
New battery - and comes with extra deep-cycle battery and brand new inverter unit to wire up as an aux battery behind the driver"s seat. When I bought this there was a current leak in the alternator, necessitating a constant connection to a battery charger. Put in a new alternator and it now holds a charge forever.
Kitchen : Sink and stove both work great and shine like new. Pretty sure the fridge doesn"t work - I haven"t tested all three modes of operation - DC/AC/propane. This hasn"t been a focus because honestly, the stock fridge is ridiculously too small for camping. It"s more of a novelty. I"m including the fridge"s technical repair manual as reproduced and sold by GoWesty if you want to tackle this. Could be something simple or just user error.
Interior adds : Replaced the main carpeted floor in front of the kitchen with laminate wood flooring. Much easier to clean! Also from GoWesty: new interior front door grab handles, interior rear view mirror, driver"s side rear view mirror, rear hatch struts. Gutted the interior cabinets/kitchen unit and replaced all the peeling white-paper paneling (also yours if you want it as a future template) with flexible wood-grain paneling. Comes with all the original curtains, even the mosquito net for the rear hatch. New seat covers on the front seats. Upholstery on rear seat/bed and upper bunk is in almost new condition - no visible rips/stains.
Stereo : New Sony 4-speaker stereo with remote control (volume up from the campfire?), USB power output and aux input for your iPhone tunes. Still have the old radio if you want it as well.
Engine : this came to me with a "75 Bus engine installed. The miles on that are unknown as are the total miles on the Westy itself, as the odometer needs a new white gear on the main spindle. It currently reads 87,790 miles, same as when I bought it a few years ago in Oregon. I"ve put maybe 500 miles on it. It"s recently developed an intermittent starting and dying problem. It turns over fine, but sometimes just doesn"t fire and slowly putters out after 5-10 miles. You will need to tow this home and troubleshoot the issue. It needs either a patient mechanic"s support or a new engine. Has new fuel filter and injectors. Again - I"m considering all offers.
Accessories : ORIGINAL owner"s manuals and paperwork, including John Muir"s "How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive" and 3-inch thick Bentley technician"s manual for the 1980 Vanagon. Brand new fresh water hose for campsite water hookup. Tow strap (never used!). Tow ball and hitch. Oil filter wrench and funnel, 5-gallon emergency gas can.