1983.5 Volkswagen Westfalia Deluxe, Original Gem, Rebuilt Engine

Description

1983 1/2 Vanagon Westfalia pop top original Gem. First of the water cooled vanagons. Full camper. Rare find in such original condition and with new rebuilt engine and upgraded coolant system, no more coolant woes. Clean title in hand. Clean Carfax. Service receipts, manuals etc... Only 130k original miles on body. 1000 miles on rebuilt engine. Mechanically sound. All lights work. Original paint all around. Paint has been rubbed and waxed. Zero rust. No welding ever. No accidents. Non smoker owned. Very clean westy waiting for it's next loving home.
Engine runs very strong and purrs like a kitten. Rebuilt and blue printed 1.9L motor, built with patience, precision, and love: Brand new AMC heads, complete Elring gasket and seal kit, correct main seal from Gowesty, new Grant piston rings, new German rod bearings, rebuilt rods, rebuilt lifters, new German coolant hoses on engine block, new oil pressure switch, new Van Cafe coolant hoses from thermostat to bleeder body. Complete engine coolant system upgraded and rebuilt, new reservoir tank, new overflow tank and cap, full cooling system properly bled, all new German fuel lines with oetiker clamps, new fuel hose abrasion sleeves, new injector seals, new vacuum hoses, new 12mm air hoses, new breather tower hose, new intake manifold boots, new throttle body intake boot, all water pipes intake manifolds and plenum painted, brand new GoWesty deluxe tune up kit with fuel filter upgrade(German: spark plug wires, NGK spark plugs, Mahle air and oil filter, Bosch cap and rotor, new oil drain bolt), new continental belt, all new motor mounts, new valve covers and retainers, complete new muffler mounting hardware and gaskets, new German muffler with stainless strap and tail pipe... New Sachs clutch kit. End play set and new flywheel bolts. New trans main shaft seal and throw out bearing. 4-speed manual trans. Completely rebuilt shifter system with GoWesty upgrades. Good trans with recent flush and fill. New battery. New GoWesty gas tank reseal kit, brand new three window pop top tent...
Brand new GoWesty hook up boxes: city water, electric, water tank filler, with decals, quick connect hose adapter and seals. Complete Aux battery system with inverter. GoWesty steel bumpers front and back. New OEM side view mirrors. Factory tinted glass all around. Interior is superb. No tears in upholstery. No mold. Custom handmade mattress topper. Carpet is clean and not torn. All cabinets are in excellent shape. All appliances work, fridge gets cold. All original curtains and straps are present and in superb shape including cab curtain. Both slider window bug screens are present. Dash is perfect. Clock works. Mosquito net, original manuals, receipts and service records, original key etc.... One key works all locks. All doors open and close smooth. Rare original hubcaps in great shape. Factory AC system is complete, original working cassette deck stereo, rare front cab floor mats, rear mud flaps, antenna... options installed at the dealer when new. New pop top and luggage rack seal. Pop top is in great shape inside and out with gel coat in excellent shape. No mold. New LED headlights upgrade. New tires on original 14" wheels wearing original black paint. Rare half year only hubcaps are all there and in great shape. Spare tire. Complete brake system has been rebuilt, flushed and bled with new hoses, calipers, master cylinder etc... All lights work, horn, wipers and washer, radio, blinkers etc...
This is a very nice original, stock, unmolested Vanagon Westfalia that has been loved and cared for since new. It is a real pleasure to drive and even just sit in this bus and crack a cold one. A lot of expensive service has already been done to this sweetheart to make it safe, reliable, fun and a solid investment. Clean CA title in hand with current registration. Ready for camping adventures.
Comes as seen in photos. Buyer responsible for pick up and shipping. Can deliver to local port for international buyers. Feel free to ask questions.