1983 VW Vanagon Westfalia Camper For Sale
Key Features
- Year: 1983
- Model / Trim: Westfalia
- Mileage: 45,000
- Engine: 4 Cylinders
- Transmission: Manual
Ad Information
- Source: Craigslist
- Location: Purcell, Oklahoma
- Asking Price: $11,900
- Seller Type: Private Owner
- Contact: No Longer Available
More Details & Pictures
1983 VW Camper van with new 8ply BF Goodrich all terrain tires. New windshield. Custom front bike rack fabricated to hold up to two bikes. It is essentially a roof rack turned sideways. So any roof rack bike trays will fit on there and the whole thing can be taken off with two set bolts. This has a full camper interior. Working fridge, sink, propane stove and two beds with a closet. all interior is original except for the carpet has been removed and put wood floors in. Paint is original etc.. Below is a summary of its history from my mechanic that has serviced it for the past almost 20 years. I will try and answer any questions that are not covered here but I think almost everything is up. It has had a recently rebuilt transmission however as you will see at the bottom, somehow the governor gave some trouble recently. It has been fixed to where it now shifts like a semi-automatic, meaning you must shift through the gears 1,2,D and then back down to first when coming to stop. As of right now I am listing this as is until further notice. Open to reasonable offers. If I get this fixed then that will change what Im willing to take. Ill get interior pictures up later. text or email is the best way to get in touch. I prefer to meet whoever is going to buy this camper so that I know its going to a good home.
thanks, Matt
1983 VW Vanagon Camper.. Originally Equipped With a VW 1.6 N/A Diesel Engine/4 Speed transmission.
Service History from September 1998 By DKV Euro. Purcell.Oklahoma.
1998 =
Installed Automatic VW 3 speed and VW 1983 GTi 110 hp G Grind Solid Cam. CIS 1.8 Engine.
Installed Automatic Shift mechanism…Delete Clutch Pedal.
Fully Serviced Every 4/5000 Miles…Oil/Filter…etc
2004 =
Installed 1991 VW Jetta 1.8 GLi FI KE-Jetronic System.
Installed 1992 GLi 90 hp 1.8 Engine.
New Fuel Pump.
Full Flow Front Transmission Cooler With In-line Filter.
4 New CV’s and Boots.
New Rear Axle Bearings. L&R.
New Tie Rods, L&R.
4 New Tires.
L&R New OE Front Wheel Bearings.
New Brake Pads and Shoes.
4 Wheel Aligned By ‘Donnie Constants Alignment’, Wane Oklahoma.
4 Mercedes SS Wheel Trims.
Fully Serviced Every 4/5,000 Miles….Oil/Filter…etc.
2007 =
New Top-Tint Windshield And Gasket.
2008/9. =
Installed Rebuilt VW 90 hp 2.1 Vanagon Engine.
Converted To 1.9 Engine Coolant And Ignition System Configuration.
With =
New Pistons/Barrels.
New Stock Cam And Lifters.
New Bearings And Seals.
New Exhaust/Intake Valves And Guides.
New Gates Fuel Lines and BMW ( Long.) Fuel Filter.
New Fuel Pump.
New Late Style OE Radiator.
Filled With EVAN”S COOLANT. Non Aqueous Anti-freeze.
http://www.evanscooling.com/
New front Pads.
New F&R Shocks.
Used Fuel Tank.
Rebuilt Dash Cluster. Odometer Set To 000000.0 Miles.
Heater Coolant Line On/Off Valve In Cabin.
( Blower Fan Quit. Owner Declined Repair.)
Fitted 12 Volt Heater Blower For Windshield.
Removed front Door Pockets.
Installed Late Vanagon Front Seats.
Replaced Rusty Pop-Top Fasteners With SS Fasteners.
Installed LED Clearance Lights F&R.
2012/3 (?)
4 New M/S Tires.
Fully Serviced Every 4/5000 Miles…Oil/Filters…etc.
Engine Has Covered Just Over 40,000 Miles Since 2008.
Oil Services Always Consisted Of = Qty Shell Rotella 15/40, Plus 1/4 Bottle ‘Lucas Engine Break-In Oil.’
http://lucasoil.com/products/engine-oil-additives/engine-break-in-oil-additive-tb-zinc-plus
Vehicle Has Covered A Total Of Around 280,000 Miles From 1983..
Vehicle Currently Needs Repair To Automatic Transmission Governor, Flywheel Seal.
Vehicle Is A Driver As Is…Still Needs Above Repairs..
Last Updated on February 9, 2019 by VanagonAds







Hey there Matt, I recently tried to get in touch to see if this camper was still for sale! I’m a musician looking to purchase one within the next year to take on the road for touring purposes. Love this one so much! Hope to hear from you.
Chelsey
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