For Sale: 1979 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper in Laguna Beach, California

This beautiful rare 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 (T2) Westfalia Camper is a completely restored vehicle. The second owner took it off road in 1998 and it was garaged until the third owner
purchased it in 2013. It sat idle in a garage awaiting restoration until 2016 when the third
owner embarked on a 6-year project that included and estimated 2,000+ labor hours and over
$26,000 in parts and materials. Resulting in a thorough and professional, mechanical, body and
interior restoration.
Vehicle details
The 1979 VW Transporter (T2) was the last of the VW bay window buses built for the US
market. It is considered by many to be the most dependable and refined of the bay window
buses. The Westfalia campers like this one are versatile enough for everyday driving, weekend
trips to the beach or even for some camping or road trip across America.
This 1979 Westfalia is thought to have just over 88k original miles on the original rebuilt engine,
but there is not a complete set of documents to substantiate. The second owner supposedly
bought it from the original owner in 1993 with 67,508 miles on it. The bus was parked and
placed in storage in 1998 with the 86,300 miles showing when the third owner purchased it in
2013.
The bus was completely disassembled and taken down to the bare metal. Only rust found was
in front dog legs, a small area under taillight and a battery tray. These areas were removed and
new metal put in place. Also, the front door skins were replaced due to some rust in lower part
of the doors. The vehicle was repainted in the original Sage green using top of the line Ppg paint
and Southern Urethane Show clear.

On the interior, all seats were disassembled, inspected and put back together with new seat
foam and upholstery front and back. Sound deadening and insulation were placed in walls and
floors. A new headliner was installed front and back. New carpet and original style front mat
installed along with new pedestal mats were added.
Motor
? New confab piston and rings
? Original VW heads sent to shop for guides, valves, and seats
? New hydraulic lifters
? New seals and gaskets
? New clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing
? New clutch cable and tube
Transmission
? Removed, inspected and refilled with new fluid
? Repacked original German CV joints and installed new boots.
? Transmission is quiet, shifts smoothly and doesn't pop out of gear
Fuel System
? This bus still retains the original Bosch fuel injection completely refurbished
? 4 new injectors
? All new rubber fuel lines and clamps
? Refurbished AFM
? Reconditioned Series resistors
? New time temperature switch
? New double relay
? New pressure regulator
? New Auxiliary air valve
? New temp 2 sensor
? New BOSCH fuel pump
? New gas tank and fuel sending unit
? Disassembled and checked and restored all injector harness grounds
? Installed Bosch blue coil, PerTronix igniter
Brakes
? New calipers
? New wheel cylinder
? New rotors
? New rear drums
? New brake shoes and pads

? New hard lines going through proper grommets to prevent damage
? New rubber lines
? New master cylinder and reservoir
? New E-brake cables
? New brake light switches

Suspension
? Serviced steering box and changed fluids
? New steering damper
? New Shocks
? New drag link
? New front sway bar bushings
? Inner and outer wheel bearings
? Original ball joints and tie rod ends tight with good grease fittings
? Suspension
? Serviced steering box and changed fluids
? New steering damper
? New shocks
? New drag link
? New front sway bar bushings
? Inner and outer wheel bearings
? Original ball joints and tie rod ends tight with good grease fitting
? 4 new proper rated Hancock tires with Portawalls
Heater
? Heater boxes removed/cleaned/painted
? All new connectors to reduce heat loss
? New cables front and rear
? Serviced and tested blower fan
? Bus includes original BA 6 gas heater. All components restored on bench but in-op after
installed. Dash switch might be bad and need to be replaced. Gas heater harness still
installed in bus and good condition
Exhaust
? New Catalytic Converter - California Legal (passaed SMOG test 9/21/24)
? New Muffler and Tail Pipe for Air-Cooled Engine
Exterior Reassembly

? New windshield
? New door seals and gaskets
? New inner and outer window scrappers
? New taillight and park light assemblies and lenses
? New stainless mirrors
? New stainless hubcaps and beauty rings
? New chrome door handles with keys
? New stainless locking gas cap
? New pop top canvas tent and pop top seals
? Proper new body, engine, interior camper decals
? Upgraded H-4 halogen headlights
? New side marker light and reflector assemblies
? New set of 4 Hankook Vantra LT 185R14 all-weather tires
Accessory Upgrades
? Wired for easy plug in of radio/cd/bluetooth unit of choice
? 2-sets of 6" upgraded speakers
? Ambient lighting
? USB charger ports front and back
? Electric wiper washer pump
? Includes original child's cot (fits over front cab seats)
Other Accessories*
? Rear hatch screen Side door screen
? VW 3-piece Cab Window Heatshield Set
? 2 New - Westfalia Jalousie Louver Window Screens
? 2 New -3 Point Retractable Lap & Shoulder Belts for driver & passenger seats
? 2 New - Rear Seat Lap Belts
? Back Pocket Seat Organizer
? Snap Repair Kit for curtain & screens
? 2 Heavy Duty High Offset Front Side Door Window Cranks
? New 2" Memory Foam Mattress Topper w/grey slipcover for lower bed
? New Telescoping Ladder 6.5ft. high x 14.5" wide fully extended
? Approximately 25k in parts receipts
? Approximately 1,200 miles on bus after full restoration was completed at 86,400 miles

Contents of cabinet below sink/stove:
1. VW metal front logo
2. Envelope containing all known receipts from previous owner and myself
3. Box of small spare parts/screws/handles, etc.
4. Green album containing description and photos of renovation project

Contents of storage compartment below closet:
1. Privacy curtain for front cab
2. Extra green curtain material
3. Side door screen (requires installation)
4. Canvas storage caddy for pop-top

Content of tire storage compartment:
1. Spare rim wrapped in green towel

I was rushed to get everything in the van because the tow driver arrived early, As a result I forgot to include:
1. The original canvas cot (for small child) which hooks over the front cab area.
2. Three insulated shade screens, for the front and side cab windows.
3. A 2.5 inch memory foam pad and cover in original wrapped plastic (never been used).

A new black cabinet handle and inside latch for the storage cabinet door above the back seat has been orderes. The orginal handle cracked and I was unable to repair it properly so the new owner will need to take care of that. The parts will be delivered directly to the 2171 Laguna Road address

Finally, the gas gage works but only will indicate the gas tank is half-full even after a fill-up. I last filled the t...for more information please contact the seller.