Vehicle Description
1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Camper - Upgraded 2.5L Subaru H4
- Rebuilt 4 Speed Manual Transmission - 193k Miles On Body, 13k
Since Engine Swap - Koni Suspension - New Front Pads, Rotors and
Calipers - Stainless Brake Lines Throughout - 15 Gold Rally Wheels
With Yokohama Geolander Tires - Blaupunkt Stereo - 100W Solar
Panels - Fully Serviced and Upgraded by OutWesty Campervans 1986
saw a number of major changes and available options for the
Vanagon, such as a larger displacement engine, available Syncro all
wheel drive, and upgraded rectangular headlights. We're excited to
offer this rad 1986 Westfalia Vanagon, which is all set for long
road trips, including exploring off paved roads. This Vanagon
boasts a common engine conversion in the form of a 2.5 Liter Subaru
Flat-4 engine, upgraded suspension, solar panels, and a host of
other great upgrades. What better place to perform the upgrades and
engine swap than a Volkswagen Vanagon specialist OutWesty
Campervans? OutWesty Campervans performed the upgrades and
maintenance, making sure that it's all dialed in for road trips and
long weekends. The vehicle you see here is a 1986 Volkswagen
Vanagon Westfalia finished in Pastel White over a brown interior,
and currently showing approximately 193,537 miles on the mechanical
odometer. The exterior is finished in a pretty rad color
combination, which includes gold, red, and brown horizontal stripes
over the Pastel White paint, and a white pop-top. The paint is in
great condition showing even gloss and depth. The body panels line
up as they should, and lights and lenses are in great condition. As
an 86 model year, this Vanagon has the rectangular headlights in
the grille rather than the round lights in the earlier Vanagon.
You'll notice a spare tire carrier has been added to the rear of
the van, and just below that is a tow hitch. The combination of 15
wheels wrapped in Geolandar All-Terrain tires gives the van a more
rugged look, as well as more confidence in a variety of terrain.
Inside this Westy is an interior that is in very nice condition
throughout, which is important if you are using it as it was
intended. The pop-top netting and canvas is in great condition and
the pop-top features struts to make it easier to get the top up.
The interior trim itself is in great condition, which is nice to
see as it's common for many of the bits to warp or show wear over
time. A pair of swivel seats at the front makes the interior space
more versatile, for living in the van for short or long periods of
time. Upgrades to the interior include an aftermarket refrigerator,
Blaupunkt stereo, modern power ports, LED lights, and an auxiliary
battery which connects to the solar panels. The usual storage
drawers, cabinets, and cubbies are still present and still very
much helpful when taking a trip in a van like this. Another very
helpful item that this van has, which makes travel even better, is
a Subaru 2.5 Liter Flat-4 engine. Despite the 1986 Vanagon rolling
off the assembly line with a 95 horsepower 2.1 Liter Flat-4 engine,
which was an upgrade from the early Vanagons, the 2.5 Liter Subaru
engine provides more power, responsiveness, and is easier to find
parts for should you need them. The engine swap is very nicely
done, and tidy. The engine is mated to the stock 4-speed manual
transmission. 1986 was a year of changes for the Vanagon, however
the soul of the vehicle remained the same from the start to the end
of production. The Vanagon you see here is an awesome example of a
great vehicle with a cult following. Such a large following is no
surprise if you're one of the fortunate folks who have owned or
driven a Vanagon. Please call if interested or e-mail with specific
questions. Thanks for looking.