1991 Syncro Westfalia Vanagon Beautiful. well-maintained. 1991 VW Vanagon Syncro Camper (tilt-up poptop). 5-speed manual transmission (gears 1-2-3-4 plus “super-low” for steep grades). 2. 1 L Wasserboxer engine. A/C. 15” Mercedes alloy wheels with S African “Big Brakes. ” Power steering/brakes/locks/mirrors/windows (passenger side window only because replacement motor for driver side could not be found – manual crank installed). 129. 62 miles. Collision-free. Full Westfalia Camper package. with an extremely rare removable extra rear-facing seat. thus providing belted seating for 6 adults. 1991 is the last year this vehicle was manufactured and is therefore the newest model available. A two-owner vehicle with all maintenance and repair records since new. All manuals present. More extensive photos available in Dropbox: Please email us for the link. (EBay will not allow us to insert a link. ) We would drive this van anywhere with complete confidence. We have had it checked out at least annually. and our wonderful mechanic. Verner. would be happy to answer any questions you might have. He will tell you that any items that needed attention have always been promptly addressed. Our family has taken many camping trips throughout Colorado and the southwest in this vehicle. We owned other VW Westfalia campers before this one. but this was our dream camper because of the Syncro with manual transmission. plus A/C; and. of course. we love the color. However. we’re getting older and have only used it 10. 00 miles in the last 4 years. (It runs better than we do. ) While we pursue some other more distant travel opportunities. we want another person. couple or family to be able to enjoy this Westy as we have for the past 18 years. Interior · All upholstery and cushions in very good condition. · Original carpet is in good shape. and we have heavy duty floor mats in front and custom-cut all weather carpets in the rear (including one to cover the rear cushion when transporting cargo). · Driver side window is now operated by a hand crank because our mechanic was unable to find a replacement part for the power motor/regulator. · No strange smells or odors. Van has been non-smoking. · The two front seats have adjustable armrests in very good condition. Camper equipment · All original equipment in very good condition: curtains (including for front windows). back window screen. screen and cover for skylight. poptop window cover. The only piece not OEM is the removable poptop window screen. which has been fabricated and works adequately. · Each of the two front seats can be fully rotated for maximum interior camper seating. · Westfalia sink with (cold) water faucet. 2-burner stove. and water reservoir/pump all in very good condition. · Refrigerator recently serviced but is finicky. as all these OEM refrigerators are. Still works on 110 volt and 12 volt DC (both fine) and propane (the finicky part). · OEM propane tank works as designed. (But a modern version would be technically safer. ) · Utility drawer. pantry and six additional storage compartments/closets. · Poptop canvas in good condition with one large screened window. · Upper bed cushions in excellent condition. (Approximately 48” x 72”) · Both removable and adjustable tables are in perfect condition. · Bench seat functions properly and changes into and out of bed position easily. (47” x 74” bed) · Mosquito netting snaps into place so rear hatch can be left open. · Full set of privacy curtains with all snaps and slides in good working order. Optional/Additional features · Optional extra (matching) seat installed behind front passenger seat. facing backward. has its own seatbelt. Can be very easily installed or removed by one person. as needed. · Air conditioner works well as designed. (A great amenity in the summer. ) · Larger 15” Mercedes Benz alloy wheels matched to the larger made-by-VW-in -South Africa “Big Brakes. ” · Alpine radio/CD player with iPod cable. · Many small extras such as sync-roll-o-meter (side-tilt gauge). bubble-type leveling gauges in two planes. exterior temperature gauge. · After-market 12V power outlet installed in dash. · Beefy folding cup holder installed in dash. · Vehicle does not have an auxiliary battery and hence no auxiliary heating system. Body · Original paint in decent condition overall. Some oxidation. · While mechanically and functionally sound. our beloved Westy does have a few cosmetic imperfections that you can view in the photos -- mostly superficial scratches. dings and dents (without rust-through). · This vehicle has never been involved in an accident or collision with another vehicle. just a branch here or a trash can there. · Spare tire and jack. · Power locks work as designed. Mechanical condition · With less than 130. 00 miles on it. the original engine is still going strong. (It’s been years since we tested the compression but have not noticed any deterioration. ) The engine has never been overheated. Castrol GTX Syntec and regular coolant flushes have kept it running well. · Excellent 4-on-the-floor transmission (5-speed. with one gear for "super-low"). with Syncro 4WD (VW leased Audi’s “Quattro” technology 1987 through 1991). Transmission shifts smoothly. · No oil or coolant leaks. · Brakes. steering and handling are all in top shape. · Van can drive 85+ MPH on flat highway (but obviously slower up hills). · Tires are getting older but still have good tread and resilience. · Items replaced in past year: front brakes and pads. clutch. air flow meter. starter. radio antenna. We installed a new battery two years ago. and the rear brakes and pads have less than 9. 00 miles on them (2012).