1991 VW Vanagon GL, Westfalia Camper w/ 2.5L Subaru Engine

Seller's Description

It’s hard to say goodbye to a family member, but such is life and car ownership. We’ve owned this wonderful Westy for seven years—with 14 months of that time as full-time residents of her cozy confines, adventuring coast-to-coast. This is a highly modernized and modified van with a good balance of ready-to-go upgrades and necessary projects. See a list of upgrades and needs below. This van was originally sold in Alaska (and features a cool faded Alaska highway sticker to prove it). Purchased from a previous owner in Michigan, during our ownership this van has been registered in DC, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. It’s powered by a 2.5L Subaru engine that was originally installed in 2014. We completed a major engine service that included installing a brand-new engine block and new head gaskets in 2017 at 223k miles. Since that service, the engine has powered the van flawlessly with routine oil service. Easy starts, no cooling concerns, reliable power. The automatic transmission was fully rebuilt in 2018, about 9k miles ago. Likewise, since that service, the transmission has performed flawlessly. It’s an extremely mechanically-solid Vanagon. The van is structurally solid, but it is starting to show Vanagon-standard body rust and paint deterioration. It’s an adventure rig that’s seen many miles, after all. This Westy is a charismatic, humble, capable adventurer, and has brought our family invaluable joy. I hope it finds a new owner that will polish her up and point her nose down some winding road towards a campsite where you can watch the sunset and hear the coyotes. Additional photos available at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAZXQW Upgrades: - Subaru 2.5L SOHC engine conversion, Small Car kit (2014)—major service at 223k miles - Peloquin Limited Slip Differential (2014) - GoWesty 1.5” lifting springs (2013) - GoWesty Bilstein shocks (2013) - GoWesty 16” alloy wheels - Rocky Mountain Westy Subaru conversion airbox (2016) - Yokohama Geolander 215/65/R16 tires (current tire stamps 2019 front, 2017 rear) - Propex propane heater and thermostat (installed with GoWesty kit) (2017) - Fiamma F45S 10 foot awning (2013) - South African-style grill with high power H3 headlights (2014) - GoWesty plate steel bumpers with optional hitch (2015) - Auxiliary battery and 1100W power inverter setup, with custom “key” cutoff system to power all accessories - Full Werksberg ABS plastic interior door panels, black (2015) - FatMat sound deadening on all exterior panels and floor pan (2014) - GoWesty refrigerator delete kit (2017) - “Hot foot fix” custom radiator tunnel insulation (2014) - Thule rooftop crossbars - Magnaflow 13650 XL exhaust (2015) - GoWesty stainless steel coolant pipes - GoWesty pop top lift assist kit - Blue Sea Systems USB power outlets throughout - GoWesty exterior LED bulb kit - Replaced pop top three-window tent canvas (2013) - GoWesty external transmission cooler (2013) - Replacement blower motor and heater box (2016) - GoWesty third brake light kit (2016) - GoWesty 3-point seatbelt kit for rear bench seat (2013) - GoWesty power window switch relocation kit (2016) - Walker Quietflow stainless steel muffler (2016) - GoWesty window screens (front windows, sliding door, rear hatch) - New Sewfine interior carpet (2016) - Shurflo faucet upgrade (2015) - GoWesty fuel line replacement kit (2017) - Custom vinyl faux-wood plank flooring (2017) - New upper bunk mattress foam (2017) - Custom built lockbox under rear bench seat (2017) - Custom privacy/shower curtain for rear hatch (2017) - Rhino front console (2014) - Replacement windshield (2023) - Front light bar (2018) - GoWesty front table and leg set Needs: - Propane tank replacement and system refurbishment - AC recharge - New auxiliary battery - Pioneer DEH-X8500BH Stereo needs attention - Few dents, spots of body and seam rust, and paint clear coat peeling GoWesty provided a Vehicle Opinion of Value Report in 2017 at 224k miles, assessing the value of this van at $29,500.

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