1978 Volkswagon Westfalia Bus Deluxe Camper Edition, Full restoration
1978 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon for sale in Farmington, Michigan, United States
Item location: | Farmington, Michigan, United States |
Make: | Volkswagen |
Model: | Bus/Vanagon |
Doors: | 2 |
Year: | 1978 |
Mileage: | 150200 |
Color: | Tan |
Transmission: | Manual |
Vehicle Title: | Clean |
Want to buy? | Contact seller! |
Description
I am a private seller offer my 1978 VW Westfalia Deluxe Camper Edition Bay Window Bus. The bus has been completely restored in 2013-14. Every system has been rebuilt, restored or replaced, this bus is like showroom condition. VIN 2382000206. Model 2391. Full restoration took place with 145,000 miles, the bus now has 150,200 miles, I have drive the bus 5500 miles over the last 11 years.History: Originally West coast Bus with two owners in California who had the Bus for a combined 33 years. The third owner in Arizona owned the Bus 4 years and did the full and very expensive restoration. I am the fourth owner and have had the Bus for 11 year.Documentation: This Bus was restored at a cost of over $21,000. for just the parts. The third owner restored this Bus using his own labor and knowledge. The third owner is an award winning VW restoration specialist who restored this Bus to perfect condition. The Bus was maintained at a cost of over $31,000. by the first two owners. There are two complete binders full of every repair or part that was done to this Bus. The binders will be included with the sale as well as the original window sticker and owner's manual.Body: The body is an original rust free body from California and Arizona. Windows were removed for a full paint job in Glassurit Dakota Beige color. Silver white bumpers. Base coat and clear coat. Body was undercoated when brand new. Jelousie side windows were removed, polished and re-installed with new seals. The fiberglass top was gel coated and color matched to the bumpers. New pop up canvas tent with 3 zippers. All original window glass except new windshield. New door seals, New window seals. Has sink with hook up, stove with LPG hook up, Electric outlet and battery converter, has refrigerator but is not hooked up and used as ice box. New cushions for the seats and mattress pad with correct fabric. I do not have the auxiliary battery installed. Aftermarket side awning.Interior: Near Perfect interior. Interior restored with reupholstered seats with VW horsehair pads and correct fabric. New OEM brown carpet, New VW rubber front mats and pedestal covers including the rear of the passenger pedestal cover. All cabinets in near perfect order with no chips or cracks. Has window curtains, bug screen, galley table, child's cot with poles, rare writing desk and third pedestal jump seat. Door panels were insulated with Dynamat, has tool kit, dash has no cracks or issues, top of dash was powder coated. Clean HeadlinerOperation: All items in operating condition, Gas Gauge, Speedometer, Odometer, Radio, Heater-Defrost, Dome Light, Cigarette Lighter, Parking Brake Light, Wipers, Turn Signals, Emergency Flasher, Headlights, High Beams, Turn Signals, Back Up Lights, Radio Upgraded to Retrosound with Polk Speakers, VDO Tachometer added to clock bezel in dash.Engine & Transmission: Fuel injected engine was rebuilt less than 5500 miles ago by experienced VW mechanic of 30 years using original German parts costing over $8000( 2013 prices) . Engine is stock, New Clutch, All rubber hoses, New evaporator canister. No oil leaks, starts easily when hot or cold. New VW shifter bushings, shifts easily. Rare exhaust panel in back by muffler. I have changed the oil every year in the 11 years of ownership.Suspension, Brakes and Steering: Suspension is stock. New Torsion Arms, New ball joints, New KYB shocks all the way around, Wheels has correct finish with no curb damage. All wheels including spare were sandblasted and powdercoated. Hancock RA-08 Reinforced tires including spare. New brake calipers, New flex brake hoses, Parking brake properly adjusted, Steering rack is tight. Drives straight, No pulling while diving or braking, Brakes have adequate pad life left. Brake rotors and drums in very good condition. New master cylinderMiscellaneous: Optima red top battery, full toolkit, jack, unused spare tire, correct decals throughout the bus, 2 original keys, 2 binders full of documentation of repair invoices, receipts and other documentation. I have a PPI report from when I bought the bus in 2014.Known Issues: Paint chipped on front lower bumper, refrigerator works but not hooked up. gas gauge is slightly inaccurate, no battery for camping operation. very faint dent on drivers side door.If you are a serious buyer, please call me and lets discuss the bus. We can work out a fair price. $1000 deposit due immediately. balance of funds payable by wire transfer or certified cashiers check within 7 days. Deposit is non refundable .I can assist with shipping but the shipping cost will be your expense. My number is 248-five six one-5121. Thanks for looking at my Bus!