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1981 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Camper

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Builder:
Vanagon
VIN:
WV2ZA0253BH122550
Lot Number:
250331789
Odometer:
106,000
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
2.0L H4
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
White
Interior Color:
Gray
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Vehicle Location:
San Pablo
California
  • 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Camper
  • 2.0L H4
  • Bosch L-Jetronic Fuel Injection
  • 4-Speed Manual
  • RWD
  • White Exterior
  • Gray Interior
  • New Front Seats
  • Fridge
  • Sink
  • Stovetop
  • New Propane Tank
  • Bed Section
  • New Tent
  • New Catalytic Converter
  • New Fuel Pump
  • New Master Cylinder
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Background Story of this 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon

Overview of 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon For Sale by Owner

The Volkswagen Kombi, Vanagon, and Microbus are all names by which Volkswagen’s iconic Transporter or people carrier is known. The Type 2 generation was made between 1979 and 2002, and is from where this particular 106,000-mile 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon hails. Coming to you from San Pablo, California, this Westfalia Camper-trim vehicle is made up as a fully equipped camper, providing you with an easy and convenient way to travel great distances without needing to worry about accommodation. After all, when you carry your home with you, you don’t need to worry about finding a bed for the night. So, if you’re the outdoorsy sort who doesn’t dabble in off-roading, check out this vehicle for your collection.

Exterior and Interior

The straight white paintwork adorning this 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon really brings out its timeless lines and instantly recognizable shape. Everyone will know what it is, even if they don’t always know it’s name. One distinctive feature are the simple yet attractive silver alloy wheels, adding a touch of unique identity to this vehicle. The interior is where the magic lies. Here, you’ll find your typical driving compartment up front, with two new beige front seats. There’s a Blaupunkt radio in the dashboard, connected to four speakers scattered around the interior. Behind the driver’s cabin is a living area. Here, you can cook a proper multi-course meal, thanks to the presence of a fridge, a sink, and a stovetop with a new propane tank. There are built-in cabinets for optimal storage. When it’s time to sleep, there’s a bed section in the rear, while a new tent is included for when you’d like to really enjoy the great outdoors. You’ve got everything you need here, save for a toilet, but that’s something that can be managed.

Engine

Under the floor of the rear compartment lies the 2.0-liter, air-cooled flat-four that purrs happily when on the move. The engine has received a new catalytic converter and a new fuel pump. We’re also told that there’s a new master cylinder in place. Power is directed to the van’s rear wheels through a 4-speed manual transmission. Yes, it’s no speed freak, but it can easily hold its own on the highway. Plus, when you’re packed with cutlery and crockery, do you really want to go fast?

1981 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Camper

2.0L H4

Bosch L-Jetronic Fuel Injection

4-Speed Manual

RWD

White Exterior

Gray Interior

Rebuilt 2.0L I4 Engine

New Front Seats

Fridge

Sink

Stovetop

New Propane Tank

Bed Section

New Tent

New Catalytic Converter

New Fuel Pump

New Master Cylinder

Walk-around Video of this Volkswagen Vanagon

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1982 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Camper

VERIFIED SELLER
PENDING SALE
$20,999
SOLD

Classic motors are charming creatures; they all have their stories to tell, and every drive out is one to remember. There comes a time when a classic machine makes its way to the interwebs, and you can't help but drive it home. This 1982 Volkswagen Vanagon Camper Westfalia is that machine. With a reported 134,913 miles on its clock, and a whole lot more character, this classic German beauty motivates you to travel more, and better yet, travel in style.

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1989 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Westfalia Camper

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$27,499
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Do you love camping, but prefer to take your home with you? Yes, we know that sounds like a turtle but the automotive equivalent is a camper. You can find campers that can be towed behind your regular vehicle, as well as those which can be driven in their own right. They can even stretch into the length and width of a full-grown bus, and offer you a five-star hotel-esque experience (minus the staff, unless you’ve got those as well). But what if you want something a bit more compact? Something easy to drive and park, something that won’t break the bank, something that won’t be a pain to turn around in case you need to? In that case, this 1989 Volkswagen Vanagon Camper from Lakewood is an ideal candidate. Based on the hugely popular Volkswagen T2 Transporter series, it’s no surprise that it makes for an excellent camper. You’ve got plenty of conveniences and features that you wouldn’t expect to fit in a vehicle of this size. Plus, its 215,255 miles show that it’s quite an enjoyable thing to behold! If you find the mileage daunting, don’t. These vehicles are built to last decades, and they’re superbly easy to repair and maintain too – you’ll be amazed at how little is taken from your wallet!

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1989 Volkswagen Vanagon Carat

VERIFIED SELLER
PENDING SALE
$21,500
SOLD

Volkswagen’s popular Type 2 microbus is the third generation of the Volkswagen Transporter series. Running between 1979 and 2002, it marked the final era of the rear-engined brigade of this type from Volkswagen. Hence, one can find air-cooled engine examples, as well as water-cooled engine variants, and even diesel engines! Today, we have a Carat Trim Package-equipped 1989 Volkswagen Vanagon Carat for sale from Tillamook, Oregon. This water-cooled machine comes with a low 27,332 miles on the clock and has received a re-upholstered interior to make it feel even better to ride in. Interested? Call or DM us soon, and we can have the keys placed in your hand within a jiffy!

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1968 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Camper

VERIFIED SELLER
PENDING SALE
$42,500

Ever heard the quote “You can live in your car, but you can't drive your house"? Well, If you were to take that quote in its literal sense, you would find that living in your car can be a very uncomfortable experience. But what if you could live in it, travel like never before, and refuse conform to the norms of life? Well, this 1968 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Camper we have today can make all that happen. Hailing from Elk Grove, California, this mobile home is a reported Westfalia camper conversion and is ready to take you out into the open road with style and comfort.

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1970 Volkswagen Type 2 Riviera Camper

VERIFIED SELLER
PENDING SALE
$39,999

Today’s 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 Riviera Camper is the sort of simple yet dependable vehicle that you can easily take on a road trip without a second thought. It’s built on the famous Volkswagen Type 2 Microbus or Kombi platform, if its friendly green and white bodywork wasn’t enough of a calling card for its lineage. With an airy tan interior, a Riviera pop-top, rear bench-style seating and even the “Rock-N-Roll” bed option, this is definitely a digital detox machine at its finest. Plus, with the purr of its little air-cooled flat four in the background, this 34,431-mile machine from Winter Springs is not only reliable, but easy to maintain.

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This 2008 Roadmaster Rail Monocoque Monaco Camelot is your veritable house on wheels! Within its large brown and beige exterior lies a fully customized interior. This is a luxury coach conversion after all, and it’s the ultimate road trip vehicle for those who like to camp anywhere that there is parking, without being restricted to hotels and motels. In many ways, this special camper is more luxurious than your average hotel! It’s done just over 70,000 miles and is currently available in Branson West, Missouri.

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1989 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Westfalia Camper

VERIFIED SELLER
PENDING SALE
$27,499

Do you love camping, but prefer to take your home with you? Yes, we know that sounds like a turtle but the automotive equivalent is a camper. You can find campers that can be towed behind your regular vehicle, as well as those which can be driven in their own right. They can even stretch into the length and width of a full-grown bus, and offer you a five-star hotel-esque experience (minus the staff, unless you’ve got those as well). But what if you want something a bit more compact? Something easy to drive and park, something that won’t break the bank, something that won’t be a pain to turn around in case you need to? In that case, this 1989 Volkswagen Vanagon Camper from Lakewood is an ideal candidate. Based on the hugely popular Volkswagen T2 Transporter series, it’s no surprise that it makes for an excellent camper. You’ve got plenty of conveniences and features that you wouldn’t expect to fit in a vehicle of this size. Plus, its 215,255 miles show that it’s quite an enjoyable thing to behold! If you find the mileage daunting, don’t. These vehicles are built to last decades, and they’re superbly easy to repair and maintain too – you’ll be amazed at how little is taken from your wallet!

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VERIFIED SELLER
PENDING SALE
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