1977 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper Van Bus on 2040-cars
Puyallup, Washington, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:Gas
Fuel Type:Gas
For Sale By:Private Seller
Exterior Color: Green
Make: Volkswagen
Interior Color: Green
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Trim: Westfalia
Drive Type: Rear engine
Mileage: 94,000
This is an extremely cool Westfalia camper van from the era of great looking VW vans. You may have seen this van listed here recently. I bought it a couple months ago for my teenage daughter, but driving it turned out to be just too much for her as a first car. I should have know better I guess.
I purchased it for $14,000 and then took it to Bristows Automotive in Tacoma and put another $3500 into it to make it safe, trustworthy, and comfortable. We had a good tuneup done on it, a new alternator, replaced the drag link and inner and outer tie rods, replaced ball joint boots and so on. In addition, I had the front seat belts replaced with modern style belts as opposed to the horrid straightjacket style that originally came in it. Makes it much more comfortable to drive.
It also has a brand new canvas top to the camper.
The van looks great and runs very well. It's a gas to drive and gets looks, waves, honks and nods wherever you go in it. Lots of fun. I just wish it was right for my kid.
Buyer must send $500 non-refundable deposit by Paypal, the balance in cash or certified funds. I can help arrange shipping if that is needed.
Bid large and bid often! This is a very cool van. It isn't perfect, but then it would be 30 grand or more. What it is, is a great driver for someone that wants the coolest ride on the road.
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