Unique 1985 Vw Westfalia Camper Van With 212 Hp Subaru 3000 H-6 Engine on 2040-cars
Austin, Texas, United States
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My
husband bought a 1985 VW Westfalia full camper van 5 years ago and
spent all his spare time redoing it before he died (without finishing
it) this past May on our 33rd wedding anniversary; that's why I need to
sell it, there was no life insurance. He had the original engine
replaced with a 200+
HP Subaru 3000 H-6 engine with 60,000 miles (he bought it from a Westy
place that replaces engines in these vans on the West Coast), he also
redid the electrical harness, all hoses, and the
transmission. The wheels were replaced with VW Synchro wheels and
truck tires for off-road use, he planned to put skid plates on it. The
air intake and exhaust manifold were custom made and installed, the
welds on the exhaust work are gorgeous. He installed 3 batteries on a
marine switch; one is designated for starting the van only, so if you
kill the other 2 batteries while camping, you can still start the van
and get home. It
is in good shape for its age - some
minor paint damage on the exterior, the interior is original. Has new
canvas top and full kitchen with LP tank, water and electric hookups. I
think he was starting to replace the dashboard and gauges, but no
parts and the original equipment is still installed. There is a rear A/C unit he'd planned on putting in, but he
didn't get to it. A/C installed works fine. Ran great last time I was
in it the end of April. I'm sure there are more things to tell you
about it, but I just don't know everything about it; someone who knows
about these vans would, I'm sure of it. The title is in my possession
and clear. |
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