1987 VOLKSWAGON VANAGON GL CAMPER

I have owned this VW camper since 1997. It is the deluxe Vanagon GL model, the classic Westfalia camper. I used to use it for camping locally many times a year. It was used for family camping at places like KOA. It was used instead of a tent when I was participating Boy Scout events. Now that I am 84, I have not used it for camping for several years. I drive it weekly to keep it maintained. I realized that I need to sell it, but have procrastinated for some time, trying to decide whether to refurbish it to “factory fresh condition” or allow someone else to enjoy it. This is an “as-is” sale.

CAMPER – TAILGATER - VAN

This is not only a super van to take your family camping or on a picnic, but would be a great tailgating vehicle as it gives you the full use of a kitchenette and “lounge” and only takes up one normal parking space.

Last year the motor overheated and I had it replaced with a used engine. It necessitated replacing the exhaust gaskets. It runs fine now, but the motor has low oil pressure after highway driving, but otherwise is fine.

CAMPING FOR (4) ADULTS

The upper and lower “mattresses” are intact and quite comfortable. The original Westfalia kitchen equipment, including sink, refrigerator and propane stove, are well designed for camping. They have not been used for years and probably need some repair. The canvas top over the upper bunk area is in generally good shape. Front seats swivel and have a small table between them. The rear bench seat, which converts into a double bed, also has movable table. Bench seat has seat belts for rear passengers. Pop-up section allows for full height movement inside van.

Van has 360 degree privacy curtains, in very good shape. Also included are the rear insect screen and front privacy curtains, not in pictures.

Cosmetically, the van is in great shape. The exterior has no rust spots or body cancer. Paint is original and in reasonably good condition, except for minor scratches & dings, see pictures. Most of the plastic trim is showing typical aging, shrinkage. All tires have good rubber. Original jack & lug wrench included.

If you are looking for a classic VW camper to enjoy or restore, this one would be awesome.

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Tue, 23 Apr 2013

Volkswagen has just announced a new Passat Wolfsburg Edition, which slots between the base S and mid-grade SE trims in terms of content and price. The automaker has not released any official photos of the car as of this writing (aside from the badge shot you see here, of course), but the Wolfsburg Passat will be visually set apart from the rest by a unique set of 16-inch alloy wheels.
The big host of upgrades for the Wolfsburg Edition are found inside, where buyers will enjoy standard amenities like leatherette seats (with bun-warmers on the front chairs), a power driver's seat, satellite radio and a media interface with iPod connectivity. Of course, this comes on top of the already standard Passat features like Bluetooth and auto on/off headlamps. The Wolfsburg Passat will only be available with the 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine and a six-speed automatic transmission.
Look for the 2013 Wolfsburg Edition Passat to hit dealerships in the very near future, priced from $23,495, *not including $795 for destination. Have a look below for Volkswagen's official press blast.

Touring the Volkswagen Museum in Wolfsburg

Mon, 23 Sep 2013

Forgive the ribbon up top - this isn't so much of a Read This as a Look At This. Ran When Parked took a tour of the sprawling Volkswagen Museum in Wolfsburg, and while there's a spot of text about the different and unique vehicles on display in the rotating exhibits, it's largely the collection of pictures of odd, one-off VW-badged cars and vans that excites. If you're a fan of the weird and wild, this is a post you'll want to look at.
As RWP points out, this is the larger, but less busy, museum targeted purely at Volkswagen products. The smaller AutoStadt museum, meanwhile, covers a much broader swath, with products from other Volkswagen Group members. Click on over to view the extensive gallery of high-quality images from Ran When Parked.

Help a couple drive their 1984 Vanagon around the world

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Meet Brad, Sheena and Nacho
Driving through China is a pricey proposition. The couple will need to pony up a staggering $19,514 just to cover the fees.
Brad and Sheena Van Orden are in the midst of a life-defining campaign to travel around the world, and they're doing it in a 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon custom built for the occasion. The past 15 months have seen the couple quit their jobs with Gore-Tex and drive from Arizona to the very southern tip of Argentina after spending a full two years saving and preparing for the trek. Now they're in southern Asia gearing up for the next leg of their journey.

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