Vehicle Description
1987 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia - California Van - 2.1L Flat 4
Cylinder - 4 Speed Manual Transmission - 106k Miles - Titan Red
Exterior - Gray Interior There is a cult following of people who
know how great the Vanagon Westfalia, or Westy vans are for travel
and camping. Day after day, they enjoy trips in their own Vanagon
Westfalias. Here's your chance to be part of that group of
enthusiastic people. If glamping at the level of some of the big
RVs and travel trailers on the market today isn't for you, take a
closer look at this awesome VW. This Westy has everything you need
without towing anything behind you. It features lots of upgrades,
so you can enjoy some time on the road and/or in the wilderness. A
long list of upgrades and maintenance have been completed, and
those who know a thing or two about Westys will definitely
appreciate the work that has gone into this Vanagon. Driving this
will result in a smile on your face, and smiles from passersby; yes
you will be passed, not doing the passing. The vehicle you see here
is a 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia finished in Titan Red over a
Gray interior, and currently showing approximately 106,509 miles on
the mechanical odometer. The simple, boxy silhouette of a Vanagon
is instantly recognizable. Short front overhang, three side
windows, long front doors, and vents at the rear are a few of the
ubiquitous features of the Vanagon. This van in particular is
finished in Titan Red, and has a silver horizontal stripe that
spans from the front to the rear. The paint has a nice even gloss,
and rich color. The body is capped with the white Westfalia badged
pop-top, and each end of the van features metal bumpers sourced
from Van Cafe. The pop-top itself has been restored and now
features new hardware, seals, new paint, added top assist struts,
and new canvas and screens. Aftermarket Mercedes Benz style wheels
have been added and are wrapped in Yokohama Geolandar tires, in
case you want to explore off the beaten path. Taking a Vanagon like
this off the road may sound like a hair-brained idea to the
uninitiated, but these Vangons are very capable vehicles. At the
rear is a 2.1 Liter Watercooled Flat-4 cylinder engine mated to a
4-speed manual transmission. The engine and supporting parts have
seen numerous upgrades including a rebuilt transmission, new
cylinder heads, new coolant pipes, new radiator, new fuel lines,
resealed fuel tank, new braking components, new ball joints and tie
rod ends, just to name a few items. If you're going to spend time
on the road, a nice interior is a must, and this Westy has that
covered. Gray square-patterned, armrest-equipped seats bring you
back to the late-80's when patterned seats were stylish. The wide
dashboard is in very nice condition and houses the familiar gauge
cluster, Alpine Stereo, HVAC controls, and a large glove
compartment. The cabinet/stove/sink area have been restored and
upgraded with freshly powder coated metal components, with a new
Truckfridge refrigerator having been added. Solar power and an
advanced battery system are very nice upgrades for Westys and this
one has both. The pop-top is easy to operate thanks to added lift
assist struts, and the swivel seats and table make for a nice
living area. This van is a joy to drive and gets many thumbs up and
smiles from passersby. It's definitely ready for miles of adventure
wherever you choose to bring it. The smiles per gallon will be off
the charts once you hit the road. Please call if interested or
e-mail with specific questions. Thanks for looking. Mechanical
upgrades / exterior - Gowesty rebuilt manual transmission installed
at 77,112 - New AMC cylinder heads /Engine reseal 105k miles. - New
3 window pop top tent - Jack Bombay pop top assist struts - Van
Cafe Twin Peaks rear bumper with integrated hitch - Van Cafe Twin
Peaks front bumper - Pop top restoration. New paint, seals and
stainless hardware. - Van Cafe stainless coolant
