1986 VW Vanagon Westfalia Camper For Sale in Honolulu, HI

1986 VW Vanagon Westfalia Camper For Sale

Key Features

Year: 1986
Model / Trim: Westfalia
Mileage: 160k
Engine: 2.1L water-cooled
Transmission: Manual

Ad Information

Source: Craigslist
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Asking Price: $16,000
Seller Type: Private Owner
Contact: No Longer Available

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Well, I’m getting the “if you want it then you better put a ring on it” vibe from my girlfriend, so once again I have to sell my volkswagen (last time I had to sell my ’73 thing). Looking for someone like myself who wants improve the car, enjoy it for a while, and then pass it along to the next person. This is ideal for a military person stationed here.

Some stuff I’ve done while I have had it (of the top of my head):

1. Replace water pump, many hoses, thermostat & housing, reservoir tank.
2. Replace camper tent, bleach clean ceiling (no mold)
3. New ignition switch
4. New tie rods & tie rod ends
5. 2 new commercial grade tires
6. Change shift rod bushings
7. Changed belts.

Previous owner:

Had engine rebuilt at around 200,000 miles
Had clutch redone.

I have paperwork on a lot of this stuff.

Everything works; stove, sink, fridge.

Ask me questions and I’ll add them to this post.

PLEASE: NO OFFERS UNTIL YOU’VE SEEN IT. I am in NO RUSH to sell this and in fact I would like to enjoy it a little longer. If you’re serious come check it out.

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NO SCAMMERS OR SPAMMERS PLEASE DONT WASTE MY TIME. LOCAL BUYERS ONLY. CASH ONLY. NO PAYPAL NO SHIPPING.

Some more info based on questions I’ve received:
This website has good comparisons of different 1986 models: http://vanagon.com/info/years/1986/index.htm

Here’s what it states about the GL model:

1986 Vanagon GL Camper
$17,190
Standard Features:
A. Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant fuel injection
95HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
4 speed manual transmission
Rear wheel drive
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan
B. Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9″ front solid disks, 9.9″ rear drums
Power assisted rack & pinion steering
Steel belted radial tires, size 185R14C6PR
14″ steel wheels, 5.5″ wide
Aero wheel covers
C. Exterior, body
Dual outside mirrors
Sliding side door
Sliding side windows
Opening wing windows
Tinted glass
Electric rear window defogger
Intermittent front windshield wipers
Pop-top roof with cargo carrier
Wheelbase:
96.9″
2.46 meters
Front track:
62.4″
1.58 meters
Rear track:
61.8″
1.57 meters
Length:
179.9″
4.57 meters
Width:
72.6″
1.844 meters
Height:
80.9″
2.05 meters
Ground clearance:
7.5″
19.05 cm
Turning circle:
(curb-to-curb)
35.8 ft
10.912 meters
D. Interior
Padded instrument panel
Speedometer with trip odometer
Tachometer
Fuel level gauge
Coolant temperature gauge
Digital LCD clock
Illuminated vanity mirror
Illuminated lockable glove box
Deluxe front bucket seats with fold-down adjustable armrests & swivel bases
Two passenger rear bench seat (folds into bed, cushion over engine)
Velour upholstery
Removable carpeting
Cloth inlays in door panels
110VAC electrical outlet
Circuit breaker
Electrical cable
LPG stove
LPG tank
Sink & water storage tank
Fire extinguisher
Clothes locker/ 3 door closet
Overhead storage cabinet
Fluorescent light
Privacy curtains
Removeable screen for hatch door
Skylight
LPG/110VAC/12VDC refrigerator
Two store-away tables
Cargo capacity:
Behind rear seat:
49.7 ft3
1.408 meters3
E. Miscellaneous
15.9 Gallon fuel tank mounted under center of van
16 MPG EPA city estimate
18 MPG EPA highway estimate

More info. about this model:
http://www.ebay.com/gds/Buying-a-late-model-Vanagon-Westfalia-/10000000002526616/g.html

1986-1991: These are the best of the Vanagons. They are easily identified by their rectangular (instead of round) headlights. The ’86 and ’87s had smaller thin steel “bumpers,” and the ’88-’91s had larger fiberglass “bumpers” and an added ventilation duct at the rear of each of the rear side windows. I put “bumpers” in quotations because neither the original thin steel or plastic “bumpers” were much of a bumper. They were more of a “might as well not have any bumper” kind of bumper. Many people think that these Vanagons were better because of the increase in displacement from 1900cc to 2100cc, but in fact this was the least important change. Indeed, the two engines are essentially identical in construction and design, with the exception of a longer throw crankshaft (74mm instead of 69mm, increasing displacement from 1915cc to 2110cc), and an improved #1 main bearing design. The more important changes were: improved exhaust, ignition, fuel injection (Digifant), brakes, and (most importantly) COOLING systems. The cooling system was COMPLETELY re-worked for 1986 and stayed basically unchanged through the end of 1991 production. The new cooling system had fewer parts, was much better at keeping air out, and was an easier system to maintain. Furthermore, the newer engine block with the better #1 main bearing design was also slightly bigger inside, enabling the displacement to be increased above 2300cc. As a rule of thumb, I tell folks to stay away from Vanagons with round headlights. The price difference between a clean 1985 camper and a 1986 camper is small compared to the difference in value; the later is a much better vehicle indeed, and worth the extra money they command.