1983 VW Vanagon Westfalia Subaru Conversion (Subagon)

For sale: 1983 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon

Technical specifications

Item location:
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Bus/Vanagon
Type:
Van Camper
Trim:
Vanagon L
Year:
1983
Mileage:
124,991
VIN:
WV2ZB0253DH113170
Color:
Orange
Engine size:
Subaru 2.2L (EJ-22)
Transmission:
Manual
Drive type:
RWD
Interior color:
Brown
Options:
CD Player
Vehicle Title:
Clear
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Description

We bought this sweet orange 1983 VW Vanagon Westfalia in 2011 and it has been such a pleasure to own. This van is in really great mechanical shape. In 2012 we had Rocky Mountain Westy in Colorado do a complete Subaru conversion. The van now has a Subaru 2.2L (EJ-22) with only 6000 miles on it.Here are the main points:- Complete Subaru engine conversion by Rocky Mountain Westy in 2012- Subaru Engine Conversion 2.2L only has 6000 miles- Brand new clutch (4 speed manual)- Audi wheels added in 2011- New CV axles in 2015- Van body has ~125000 miles on it- Nice exhaust system employs Magnaflow with a custom machined heat shield by RMW- Clean title no liens- Yakima rack (towers and bars only - SUP carrier in pictures is not included)- Wood floors added in 2013- After market tachometer included- Original curtains are in great shape- Lots of fabric in back the cabinet - was going to use for re-upholstering. Have it!- Stove sink and fridge all work- Really nice Kenwood car stereo with remote control included but not hooked up (no radio at all but there are speakers and the radio would be pretty simple to hook up)- Perfect project vanThe van starts every time and runs incredibly well! If you've ever driven a VW Vanagon with the original engine you'll be amazed at the difference. This thing really goes.For full transparency the van DOES need some love - but it's a Vanagon so it will always need love. This is not the right vehicle for you if you're looking for something you never have to work on again. It's just not like that. ;)The van could use some front end suspension work along with some aesthetic work. The front seats have some tears and should probably be replaced (the front driver side seat especially) and the back seat needs re-upholstering. The hook-ups on the outside of the van need to be updated and the hitch on the back should be removed and replaced with a nice bumper. OR - if you want a hitch on there it still needs replacing. It was poorly attached with bad welds so we suggest not using the hitch that is included (previous owner tried their best we suppose).The dash lights are currently out - we've tried to fix the dash lights multiple times with multiple used electrical ribbons but the ribbon keeps frying. We were thinking about putting strip LED lights around the dash instead. I guess you'll have to get creative but the van currently does not have dash lights. I see that GoWesty.com has a new circuit cluster available for around $250 so we might end up getting that so we can take care of this issue.The ceiling liner is chipping off and should probably be scraped and re-applied. Once again aesthetic and not hard to do. The canvas has some wear and tear but is in relatively good shape. Top bed is in good shape all beds are super comfy.This van is very sound mechanically and flies up the mountain passes and flows smoothly on the highway going 75mph. On the highway you can expect about 22 miles per gallon. We've taken the van on numerous long road trips after the conversion and we haven't run into any stressful situations yet.Certified cashier's check cash or bank wire transfer are the only accepted forms of payment.More pictures are available upon your request.!We just don't use the van as much as we wish we could so we really want someone who will truly live the lifestyle. This van is ready to drive all over the country and live a radical life.

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