1982 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon

Westfalia Minivan/Van

4 - Cyl.

Manual

WV2ZG0259CH134105

Diesel

For sale - An extremely rare 34,500* mile 1982 Vanagon L Diesel Westfalia (VIN # WV2ZG0259CH134105) in near original and perfect condition. I luckily stumbled across this van last year and purchased it from an 80 year old gentleman who had owned it for the past 27+ years. It has hardly been used and in fact it still had the original tires when I purchased it. (they were old and cracked and had to be quickly replaced in order to register the vehicle. Spare tire is original Michelin and will need to be replaced). When I purchased the van it has been sitting for a year and would not start. I don't know much about diesel engines so I took it to some VW experts in Ogden, Utah (Bug Craft BC Autoworks) I was hoping to just spend a couple of hundred dollars to get it going, but I ended up spending $1,581. The van needed a rebuilt fuel injector pump (work done at Baker's Diesel in Ogden, Utah), new glow plugs and glow plug relay, and while they were at it they replaced the timing belt and timing belt tensioner. Now the van starts and runs great. The van easily started in below freezing temperatures this past winter. I have put a few hundred miles on the van over the past couple of months since engine work was completed. The engine is of course currently original diesel fuel powered, but with some modifications it could be a great bio-diesel candidate. If you've read this far you know about the VW diesel engine. It is the same 45 or so horsepower engine that was used in the WV Rabbit. The VW diesel mechanic that did the injector pump work was impressed with the get up and go that this van has in comparison to other VW diesel vans that he has worked on. As far as driving it around town I'd compare its stop an go at below 30 mph speeds to an 1980 air cooled VW van that I had. But top speed is struggle and I've found that 55 or so is comfy. *The odometer is working and currently shows 33,620 miles. The elderly man I purchased it from said that 10 years ago the odometer stopped for approximately 1,000 miles, after which it was fixed and the stoppage was reported to the local Department of Motor Vehicles. When I purchased the van I registered it, and the new title I have shows no mileage discrepancy. It simply lists it as exempt from mileage requirements because of the vehicle age. I have heard that these old vans have odometer troubles, but looking at the original paint and interior condition of the van I believe that the current mileage estimate of 34,500 is correct. -The van has a 4 speed manual transmission. -All appliances work (stove, sink, fridge) including the light display showing water and battery level. - Includes original owners manuals, curtains, mosquito netting, car jack - Interior is in excellent condition with no rips or stains in pop-top or upholstery. -Original exterior paint is also in excellent condition with only a couple of minor issues (see blog website below) Please visit the website below for many additional photos and complete description... http://1982vanagondiesel.blogspot.com/ $1000 Paypal deposit due within 48 hours of auction ending. Balance due 10 days later in certified bank check. Van is located 45 minutes north of Salt Lake City in Perry, Utah just off of I-15. Feel free to E-mail or call anytime. Good Luck! Aaron in Utah