1978 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon

2000CC Fuel Injection

Manual

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We are Proud to offer one of the nicest 1978 Deluxe Champagne Limited Edition ORIGINAL PAINT, survivor Westfalia’s available in the World! This is a VERY RARE 1978 Westfalia Limited Champagne Edition; these were built in 1978 to celebrate the end of the Bay Window Volkswagen bus production line. Only limited dealerships had access to them as they were a limited production run in 1978 for 3 months. This is for all the bus enthusiasts that demand a nice original paint bus with a near perfect exterior and original, complete Westfalia interior The number of nice survivors is very rare in this condition. Without question, it is certain to be a standout in any serious collector's stable. Just look at the shiny, original paint throughout, not to mention, those groovy disco stripes throughout. Hello 1970s! We purchased this Westfalia from the original owner's estate, who owned it for 35 years. This super exceptional and unrestored original 1978 Deluxe Champagne Edition Westfalia has a nice original patina to it. It still retains both original CA blue license plates and still retains its original Russ Thor Volkswagen dealer license plate frames purchased new in Torrance, California. Just look at the laser straight factory German body lines. This is a great example of just how nice an old VW bus can be with a history of proper care, maintenance, and being garaged from day one. It displays beautifully for being 35-years-young and being garaged since new. With just over 100k original miles, this bus has averaged just over 3,000 miles a year since it left the German factory in 1978. It displays its AMAZING BEAUTIFUL “ORIGINAL” Agate Brown and Pastel White PAINT with a near perfect body. It’s extremely dry with no cancer, the undercarriage will surprise you with how clean and dry it is. This is your window of opportunity to purchase an extremely well-preserved, special, significant, and desirable 1978 Deluxe Champagne Edition Westfalia. This bus draws a lot of respect from knowledgeable enthusiasts. It runs and drives great. This Champagne Edition Westfalia gets more attention than a group of showgirls! The more you look, the more this bus will blow your mind. Please remember this is not a restored bus; it has some dings, scratches, and minor paint touchups over the years, which is common for being 35 years-old. Those who have been looking know how impossible it is to find an original paint RARE 1978 Westfalia Champagne Edition. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this Camper. Original front seats and optional center compartment for storing your items while traveling. Take a moment to appreciate the original interior in this beauty. Stunning original dash and instrument panel throughout with its original clock. Gorgeous original front door panels. It sleeps 4 and features all its original camping equipment including its original bed, stove, sink, all its curtains, mosquito net, both front and rear tables, and iceboxes to keep things fresh while traveling. Every time I look at these pictures, I have to pinch myself to see if I'm dreaming; but it's not a dream, it's a reality. All it needs now is your name on the title and a bottle of Champagne in the ice box. It's powered by its original 2000CC fuel injected 4-cylinder air cooled engine. It runs, drives and shifts excellent. Included is the hard to find original swivel table - a must have when camping. Westfalia was so ahead of its time. Original plugins when camping or traveling with the family. Rock solid throughout. I ABSOLUTELY love those stripes! It’s extremely dry with no cancer and the undercarriage will surprise you with how clean and dry it is. ROCK SOLID! Rock solid original untouched floors throughout. The floors are so clean, you can eat off them. Whoever wins this bus is going to have one of the nicest in the world! Are you ready? Good luck and happy bidding. Overseas buyers are welcome to bid. We are Proud to offer one of the nicest 1978 Deluxe Champagne Limited Edition ORIGINAL PAINT, survivor Westfalia’s available the World! Only 106k ORIGINAL MILES UNRESTORED. You gotta love those groovy dealer installed vintage stripes! This is VERY RARE 1978 Westfalia Limited Champagne Edition, these were built in 1978 to celebrate the end of the Bay Window Volkswagen bus production line. Only limited dealerships had access to them as they were a limited production run in 1978 for 3 months. This is for all the bus enthusiasts that demand a nice original paint bus with a near perfect exterior and original complete Westfalia interior The number of nice survivors is very low in this condition. Without question, it is certain to be a standout in any serious collector's stable. 
 We purchased this Westfalia from the original owner's estate, who owned it for 35 years. This super exceptional and unrestored original 1978 Deluxe Champagne Edition Westfalia has a nice original patina to it. It still retains both original CA blue license plates and still retains its original Russ Thor Volkswagen dealer license plate frames purchased new in Torrance, California. This is a great example of just how nice an old VW bus can be with a history of proper care, maintenance, and being garaged from day one. It displays beautifully for being 35-years-young and being garaged since new. With just over 100k original miles, this bus has averaged just over 3,000 miles a year since it left the German factory in 1978. It displays its AMAZING BEAUTIFUL “ORIGINAL” Agate Brown and Pastel White PAINT with a near perfect body. It’s extremely dry with no cancer, the undercarriage will surprise you with how clean and dry it is. This is your window of opportunity to purchase an extremely well-preserved, special, significant, and desirable 1978 Deluxe Champagne Edition Westfalia. This bus draws a lot of respect from knowledgeable enthusiasts. It runs and drives great and everything works as it should. The Westfalia interior is in beautiful, original condition. It sleeps 4 and features all its original camping equipment including, its original bed, stove, sink, all its curtains, mosquito net, both front and rear tables, and iceboxes to keep things fresh while traveling. It has a perfect dash, all original carpets. The more you look, the more this bus will blow your mind. Please remember this is not a restored bus; it has some dings, scratches, and minor paint touchups over the years, which is common for being 35years-old. Those who have been looking know how impossible it is to find an original paint RARE 1978 Westfalia Champagne Edition, Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this Camper. World wide shipping is available. Please understand you are bidding TO BUY. IF you end up winning the auction you ARE expected to pay for the bus AS IS, where is, NO EXCEPTIONS. Please do any and all of your due diligence PRIOR to bidding. If you want to come inspect it PRIOR to the auction’s end, please contact us. Thank you for looking, best of luck and have fun bidding to BUY, thank you. Terms of Sale: An initial $500 NON REFUNDABLE deposit is required upon auction’s end and the final balance is to be paid in full within 72 hours of auction’s end. FUNDS MUST BE BANK WIRE TRANSFER ONLY, NO CHECKS, or CASHIER’S CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED. This 1978 Westfalia Champagne Edition is being sold “AS IS” condition with no guarantees, no warranties, and no buy backs. By bidding on this vehicle you agree and accept the terms of sale.