Used 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Camper Van Automatic - cars & for sale in Monterey, CA

Interested parties please contact us for more info after reading all details.

Our ownership and why we're selling:
We purchased this bus near the beginning of COVID, about two years ago. We've owned 15+ VWs and are big German Engineering fans. We recently build another ORV vehicle and realized we don't need two camping rigs, and we have another classic car project we're looking to finish. It's the right time for her to move on.

We've taken great care (with a book of records to prove it) to sort all the major issues. With proper maintenance, you won’t need to worry about engine or transmission for 100k miles. Automatic transmission - anyone can drive it.

Over $17,000 in mostly recent receipts come with the vehicle.

Records & Specs:
- She currently sits at 99,XXX miles.
- New Automatic Transmission under warranty
- New engine ~1600 miles
- Swivel front seats

- Pop top (no mold, no leaks)
- Westfalia camper interior
- Wing windows - such a joy
- Tons of records
- Thoroughly loved

2016 records:
- A new replacement 2 Liter air cooled fuel injected crate engine was put in at 97,489 in 2016 by the original owner.
- The new engine has approx. 1,600 miles on it in this chassis
- New Speedometer cable
- New Oil Cooler
- Rebuilt distributor
- New front brake rotors

2021 records:
- New Battery
- New Fuel Pump
- New Head Sensor
- New Spark Plugs
- New V.C Gaskets
- Timing Scale
- Fitting and host for EGR canister
- New sliding door hinge
- New Fuel Lines
- Fixed wiring harness
- pop top lift assist kit
- New rear brake pads
- New brake hoses
- New front brake calipers
- New brake lines
- New brake fluid
- New master cylinder
- New wheel cylinders and shoes
- New front brake pads
- New bumper end caps (4, front and rear)
- New deluxe front door card panels
- New genuine Hella taillights
- New top rated Hankook Vantra 195R14 M&S Tires at ~ 98,900 miles
- New Hella e-code h4 headlights and relays (professionally installed)
- New window cranks
- New GoWESTY dash console (currently uninstalled)
- Steelies refinished in black
- New moon caps and beauty rings
- New complete camper hookup kit (water, inlet, gaskets)
- New Westfalia decal
- New turn signal lenses
- New sink/stove cabinet prop
- New fuel filter
- New rear hatch strut

2022 Records

- New Ignition switch
- New EGR return valve
- New Spark Plugs
- New Distributor Cap & Rotor
- New Spark Plug Wires
- New Air filter
- New Horn (meep meep)
At 99,071 miles/ March 2021, we had the automatic transmission rebuilt by Aamco in Santa Cruz (wonderful people up there). The transmission has an 18-month warranty that expires April 2022. She runs amazingly well and can take any hill. Slowly, but surely.

There is some rust along the drip rails and in the front windshield cowl. We already purchased the replacement nose cone and got an estimate for the labor for $1,800.00 but we don't have the time to oversee the project right now. The van also shows normal dings and wear, as to be expected from a 40-year-old beach / california recreational vehicle. Nothing too concerning, but she will need to spend some time in the paint booth in the next few years by our guess, if you care about that sort of thing. We've had many bus guys tell us that's just part of the gig.

Both front seats swivel and are not locked but can get stuck if not used often.

We have gone through and made sure the squeaks and rattles are nearly non-existent, which makes for a wonderful driving experience.

Asking price is a modest $32,000 obo. If you compare online you will see many comparable vans selling in high 30s and low 40s, I believe with the small paint issues on this bus repaired it would be commanding closer to 38. Looking for the right owner to pass her on to. Not in a hurry to sell.

Clean title, in hand. Current Registration. Replaced engine. Brand New automatic transmission with Warranty.

All original camper cabinetry. Beautiful camper, ready to go as-is or an excellent candidate for a restoration.

Passed smog with flying colors (all California smog EGR requirements met!), smog cert in hand. Will be renewing registration this month, one less thing for the new owner to worry about.

Serious buyers only. Do not need help selling. Certainly not in a hurry.
Contact me for more photos and a time to meet up to see this California classic in person.

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