1979 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon

TYPE 2 WESTFALIA CAMPER CAMPMOBILE Minivan, Van

2.0 LITER FLAT 4-CYLINDER

Manual

2392000977

Clear

Gasoline

1979 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 2 WESTFALIA CAMPMOBILE BUS 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Campmobile Bus 31,000 Miles on Rebuilt Original Engine Original Transaxle • Complete New Brake System (power front disc) Showroom Fresh Interior • New Steering and Suspension (complete) Weber 2-Barrel Progressive Carburetor/Intake Kit Original Drive Train • 116,416 Actual Miles • No Rust • Flawless Driver Smart buyers watch the video and read the ad . . . First Video Performance Test Drive & Walk Around Hear it, See it Operational If you are on a mobile device you may not be able to see the video above. Copy this link into your browser to see it directly on YouTube. http://youtu.be/WJGFG3Vt6ZI Second Video a First grader's opinion of the camper If you want to make a deal, pick up the phone and talk your serious offer. 702-353-7500 I don't respond nicely to lame emails that ask: "What's your reserve?" "What's your bottom line?" "What's the least you'll take?" "What's your bottom dollar?" "Do you have a Buy-it-Now?" "What's it take to buy it?" "What's you asking price?" Emailing you a figure will not happen but we can converse about it. It's a flippin' Auction! That means...your number counts...not mine. Oh, and by the way, if you've sent me an email with one of the lame questions above, I'll instantly presume you haven't taken the time to even read the content of the listing and that you have no intention of buying at any relevant market value figure. 26 Years in the business has taught me that serious buyers read every line, look at every picture and research well enough on their own to feel confident to make offers. Our presentations are unmatched and we cater to the serious buyers. THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN WORK YOUR DEAL IS TO CALL ME! My vehicles are so unique and rare that knowing what it should sell for is nearly impossible. That's why eBay's auctions...with serious buyers making offers...works it's magic. 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Campmobile Bus VIN: 2392000977 Odometer: 16,416 (exempt) Engine: 2.0 Liter Flat 4-Cylinder Transmission: 4-Speed Manual Exterior: Sage Green (L63H/9451) Interior: Green Plaid (EB) Build Date: July 11, 1978 283 high resolution pictures below. Standard Equipment 2.0 Liter Horizontally Opposed 4-Cylinder Engine 67 horsepower @ 4,200/101 ft-lb. torque @ 3,000 RPM 4-Speed Manual Transaxle Power Front Disc Brakes 41 x 48 Inch Sliding Side Door 2-Double Beds (sleeps 5 total) Rear Bench Seat (converts to double bed) Upper Double Bed with 6'x3'x10" Foam Rubber Mattress Stainless Steel Sink with 7.5 Gallon Tank and Electric Water Pump 110 Volt Hookup with Double Outlet Fluorescent Ceiling Light Wall-to-Wall Carpet Color-Coordinated Curtains (all windows) Louvered Opening Side Windows with Screens Rear Lid Insect Screen Swiveling Passenger Seat (rotates 180°) Fold-Away Dining Table with Hinged Side Leaf Ice Box Utensil Cabinet Insulated Paneled Walls Child's Hammock 46 x 22 Roof Luggage Carrier (reach luggage through open camper top) Storage Locker (under bench seat) Concealed Ceiling Cabinet Cloths Closet with Vanity Mirror Triple Rear Storage Area Flow-Through Ventilation Tinted Side Glass Rear Defrost Wood VW Shift Knob Seatbelts Independent Transverse Torsion Bar Front Suspension with Sway Bar Independent Torsion Bar Rear Suspension Left and Right Hand Outside Mirrors 5.5 x 14-inch Steel Wheels with Chrome Hub Caps Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher Full Size Spare (inside storage behind driver's seat) 14.6 Gallon Fuel Tank Optional Equipment Locking Gas Cap Oscillating Fan Cup Holder Additional Items New Front and Rear Sway Bars/Links with Poly Bushings New Shocks New CV Joints All New Steering and Suspension New Steering Gear New Brake System: Master Cylinder, Booster, Lines, Calipers and Rotors New Motor Mounts Weber Progressive 2-Barrel Carburetor Kit with Aluminum Intake Manifold EMPI Exhaust/Muffler Electric Fuel Pump New Engine Compartment Seal New Clutch/Flywheel New Clutch Cable New Accelerator Cable New Emergency Brake System New Shifter System (complete) New Wiper System (motor/linkage/arms) New Front Window Seal New Dust Backing Plate Seal New Engine Door Seal New Clutch and Brake Pedals/Pads/Boots Exterior Lens Seals New Front Carpet New Ignition Switch New Shift Pattern Sticker Kenwood KDC-152 CD/Receiver Hankook RA08 Steel Belted Radials 185/R14 For years, actually since 1993, after I bought my first 1991 Westfalia Full Camper, I've been hooked. Nothing, no vehicle has ever even come close to the versatility of these great vans. From the earliest Type 2s to the last of them on the early 2000s, I have been fascinated with their quality, their reliability, their versatility and drivability and don't forget the just plain out cool fun you can have with them. Since 1993, I've owned several, and I have looked at hundreds to buy over the last 20 years. One criteria has always mattered to me in all of my classic and collectible car purchases...condition. They have all been top level vehicles in outstanding condition. But when it comes to 99.9% of all the 1968-1979 Type 2s I have gone to look at or buy, they have been so put out to pasture...meaning they should have been burried. But everyone know, VWs never die, they just don't die or go away. A second gen Type 2 camper in this condition is super rare, but one with only 116k original miles and two owners, an absolute needle in a haystack... a very big haystack. When you review the 200 plus pictures of this Westy and watch the video we've posted you will be just like me and think..."I have got to own this"...the only difference between you and me will be that you will keep it. My dream, my business model has always been to enjoy the hunt, find the super rare and find the buyers who have been wishing for years to fulfill their dreams. As much as I would like to keep every cool car I buy, the drive to find more and see them become a dream come true for a client is more rewarding for me and just happens to pay the bills too. Yeah, I love my job, my business and that my kids have grown up in cars like these and they now enjoy working in the business too. If you are looking for one of the nicest extremely original and stunning second generation Type 2 Campers, the last of the German builds, this will be the unit you will want to own. This is...the Finest example of the last model year for this series: 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Campmobile Bus. Original color Sage Green over a smooth, beautiful body with zero rust. All exterior trim spectacular, new lights/lenses and stunning bright work. Strong, original rebuilt engine (31,000 miles) starts instantly and runs perfectly with Weber carburetor conversion and EMPI exhaust. Power front disc/rear drum braking system completely new: pedal pad, pedal, master cylinder, lines/hoses, fittings, calipers, rotors, drums and pads. Even the emergency brake system is brand new . . . The entire steering and suspension systems are new including a new steering box, larger front sway bar and rear sway bar with poly bushings. This Westy drives significantly better than new . . . available dates/mileage/history 5-29-78 passenger seatbelt date 6-78 wheel date (1 wheel) 7-78 wheels date (3 wheels) 7-78 compliance label incomplete build date (actual build date: 7-11-78) 9-78 compliance label completed vehicle build date 6-8-08 Utah county vehicle inspection 102,065 8-18-08 Utah DMV - Provo 8-12-09 Travelers Insurance - Cedar City, Utah 9-1-09 Travelers Insurance card - Cedar City, Utah 9-10-09 California Pacific/JBugs - ignition switch, brake rotors, brake pads, brake shoes, shocks, (4) deluxe Weber 2-barrel carburetor kit with aluminum intake manifold, Trigger Shifter, shift bushing repair kit 9-10-09 Utah DMV - Cedar City 9-14-09 Tinks Superior Auto Parts - Cedar City, Utah - wheel cylinder, brake hose, steering damper, tie-rod ends 9-17-09 Automotive Express - Cedar City, Utah - ?? 9-25-09 Checker Auto Parts - Cedar City, Utah - brake line, disc quiet, lithium grease 9-28-09 Tinks Superior Auto Parts - Cedar City, Utah - calipers, master cylinder 9-29-09 California Pacific/JBugs - fuel pressure regulator and mounting bracket, electric fuel pump and fittings 9-29-09 California Pacific/JBugs - exhaust gasket 9-30-09 Autohaus Arizona - brake hose/lines 10-6-09 California Import Parts - ball joints, cv joint boots, engine compartment seal, front window seal, backing plate dust plug 10-6-09 Checker Auto Parts - Cedar City, Utah - brake line 10-15-09 California Import Parts - fuel filter, clutch pedal rub stop, clutch tube boot, clutch cable, shift coupler set screw, shift rod sleeve, VW pedal pads, foot pedal rod-to-floor seal, nylon hoses 10-16-09 Checker Auto Parts - Cedar City, Utah - brake cleaner, engine cleaner 10-16-09 Checker Auto Parts - Cedar City, Utah - caliper part (?) 10-21-09 California Import Parts - shift rod boot, emergency brake cable c-clip, accelerator/heater barrel clamp, clutch tube boot, accelerator cable, ignition rotor, distributor cap, points, washers 10-21-09 The Bus Depot - v-belts, valve cover gaskets, poptop decal, spark plugs, oil strainer gasket set, complete clutch kit, small Westfalia decal 10-27-09 The Bus Depot - flywheel o-ring, front crankshaft seal 10-28-09 The Bus Depot - spark plug wires, engine door seal, shift rod boot, engine part (?) 11-2-09 Checker Auto Parts - Cedar City, Utah - cleaners, brake line 11-3-09 The Bus Depot - oil filter, air filter 11-4-09 California Import Parts - Bowden tube, wiper motor armature, shift pattern sticker 11-6-09 The Bus Depot - motor mount 11-16-09 Checker Auto Parts - vacuum tubing 11-18-09 California Pacific/JBugs - front carpet, window crank 11-23-09 California Import Parts - cv joints 12-3-09 Big O Tires - Cedar City, Utah - two tires 113,408 12-3-09 Wakmart - Cedar City, Utah - battery 12-4-09 The Bus Depot - premium drag links, swing lever shaft kit 12-11-09 Big O Tires - Cedar City, Utah - two tires 12-21-09 The Bus Depot - steering gear, flex disc 1-4-10 Rolling Rubber - Cedar City, Utah - adjust ball joint, alignment 113,494 1-4-10 Checker Auto Parts - Cedar City, Utah - wiper blades 4-2-10 The Bus Depot - tail light lens seal, emblem retaining clip 7-22-10 California Import Parts - window louver knob, flywheel seal 10-4-10 The Bus Depot - headlight relay 7-26-12 Foreign Auto Parts and Service - St. George, Utah - install ball joints 114,908 7-29-12 Tire Factory - St. George, Utah - 4-wheel alignment 1-17-14 current 116,416 Accelerator and clutch cables are new, new Bowden tube, new pedals and complete new shifter system, from knob to transmission makes this Kombi feel like it just rolled off the assembly line. Acceleration is brisk, the new clutch engages perfectly, shift action is buttery smooth and the van tracks laser straight with absolutely no vibration or pulling . . . Body seams are tight and factory consistent because this Westfalia Campmobile has never been hit, never been in an accident and has no rust. Weather-stripping is black and supple, doors all close new-car solid, all keyways lock/unlock with smooth precision and front door glass glides down with a single finger . . . Every cv joint and every boot is new. Brand new clutch, brand new flywheel, new shocks, new motor mounts, new electric fuel pump - even the wiper system is new including the motor, all linkage and arms . . . Camper top function is flawless and all glass is new car crystal clear . . . Spectacular quality from any angle. Energetic thumbs-up from every other driver. Quiet approval from those who know what to look for and understand the effort and expense required to bring a Westfalia camper to this superb level of condition . . . Type 2 Volkswagens are a cult classic and original Westfalia campers top the list, both in terms of desirability and price. It's one thing to see a shiny Campmobile quickly prepped for sale that suggests quality. It is an entirely different matter to finally discover a van that increases in quality and desirability the closer you look. This Volkswagen is the rare top tier vehicle we present with nothing held back. We want you to be critical. It's the only way we're going to attract the customer we're looking for. No rust, and little evidence that there ever was any, new drive train, new steering, new suspension, new interior and new everything else that matters. This 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Campmobile is certainly among the top vans of its kind in the nation, in terms of desirability, price or quality. We offer it with pride, knowing we are selling the best. Spectacular green plaid interior screams late '70s and is new-car sharp, new car stunning. Everything in here is either brand new or original near perfect . . . Gorgeous upholstery, carpet, door panels, head liner, dash, painted metal, strike plates, windlace, bolts, nuts, washers . . . All new wiring, connectors, fuse panel and wraps; evidence that this van's beauty is not just skin deep . . . Beautiful original quality throughout . . . 2.0 Liter Flat 4-Cylinder Engine 67 horsepower @ 4,200/101 ft-lb torque @ 3,000 RPM The kind of rust free undercarriage top buyers expect. New sway bar with poly bushings and the steering and suspension is all new . . . New van spectacular back here too. Added rear sway bar greatly improves stability . . . Most of the restoration occurred from late 2009 through the summer of 2012. The previous owner was told the engine rebuild happened at about 85,000 miles, which works out to around 31,000 miles ago. VIN: 2392000977 vehicle type 2 type 2 van based products model 3 Kombi model year 9 1979 ? 2 (digit present all year after 8-1-69 production) sequential production number 000977 Compliance label with July, 1978 incomplete assembly date and September, 1978 final assembly date. chassis plate 9 model year 1979 28 28th week (1978) 2 ? (digit present all year after 8-1-69 production) 3 3rd day of week (7-11-78) 000977 sequential production number 7458 ?? 568 green tinted side windows UN New York export destination 9451 Sage Green (code used only with Westfalia campers) 2 type 2 bus EB camping green/yellow cloth interior (plaid) 3 Kombi sub model D03 (engine?) 1 right sliding door/left hand drive P22 Westfalia interior type? 9 M-code? 005 heater outlet in seat box of rear bench 6 engine? 227 detachable headrest 1 transmission? Paint code label and Westfalia plate. Complete new steering and suspension with new sway bars/poly bushings. New brake pads. Original engine: GE = 1976-79 2.0 liter/California • Original 4-speed transaxle with June 27, 1978 assembly date. Owner's manual. A note from the owner. I am a “used car dealer” but before that, I’m an automobile enthusiast. I love original rare and high quality modified vintage cars and over the past decade I’ve been in business, have come to appreciate an expanding selection of high-demand, high value vehicles. I specialize in and am always on the lookout for cars and trucks that were cherished by their previous owners. I have an experienced eye for quality but I’ve discovered that my preferred buyer can instantly discern such a vehicle and I have therefore, built my business and reputation around finding these kinds of cars for this type of customer. Super low miles and/or gentle ownership are strict requirements but a car must do something for me on a personal level if there is any hope of convincing you, the bidder, that this is an above average, exceptional vehicle. If nothing about the car excites me, it probably won’t do much for you either and I would soon be out of business. With just four employees and no sales people, I realize how unusual a “dealership” like mine may at first glance appear. It has taken great care and effort to create such an organization and often, an unusually high investment in a particular car we are about to list. To sell the best it is critical to have a trusted expert in my corner and Chris, owner of A-Best Auto Repair in Henderson, Nevada has my back. He and his crew can fix anything; from a low budget beater to the absolute most expensive exotic you can name, no job is too big and no small detail unimportant. They do an exhaustive 130 point inspection on each and every vehicle and nothing escapes their methodical investigation. Experience has shown that everything I spend making a car truly “right” will come back to me not only with a higher selling price, but a happy customer that says good things about me. Moreover; it allows my writer to describe the car with ease and confidence, something that simply is not possible unless he thinks it is true. If major issues are found or the cost of fixing the car the way it should be makes it too expensive to sell, my choice is an easy one. I simply absorb a few hundred dollars loss for my trouble and sell it at auction. After the vehicle is fully sorted it arrives at our facility where it encounters the suspicious eye of Tom, my writer that creates the presentations you see on eBay. He believes absolutely nothing I or anyone else tells him about the car as he combs over every inch, researches its history and documents originality and authenticity. Historical significance, rarity, special features, possible modifications and much more are used to accurately describe the vehicle with integrity and honesty. Most important for the potential buyer are the 100 to 150 high resolution pictures that I take myself. The pricey equipment I use would be right at home in the hands of the very best professional photographers and I’ve developed a logical format that walks you around the entire vehicle with close-up shots of every square inch. I provide detailed views of the interior, under the hood and then put it on a lift to show the undercarriage and confirm that the beauty of the car you are considering is not merely skin deep. Even our detailers are enthusiastic about the cars they so meticulously clean. This reconditioning can sometimes take several days and I’ve converted a paint booth, especially prepared for the professional clay bar and polishing each car lovingly receives. Usually, I’ll also include a high definition video that shows the car doing its thing. If it’s a fast car, we film it going fast. If it’s a 4x4 you’ll see it crawling up a hill. In every case you will hear things like a rumbling exhaust, working sound system and watch the temperature fall on a digital, laser thermometer pointed at an air conditioning vent. How many “dealers” will video a Lotus Esprit doing a buck-eighty? We do. No “dealer,” on-line or in the real world, takes it to this level. No other seller or organization provides you, the buyer, with so much information. I do this because it is the only way I can convince a person; often a world away, unable to touch or feel their purchase, that my vehicle is for real and what I say is the truth. All the above is necessary for me to stay in business while keeping integrity intact. I want every buyer to be happy and I need glowing feedback on eBay. To accomplish that I need satisfied customers that are as thrilled with their purchase as I was when I bought it. If you have any questions at all, please call me on my cell at: 702-353-7500. If your inquiry is sincere and your offer serious, you’ll find me the most accommodating business partner you’ve ever dealt with. If you call or e-mail asking for my reserve or “what is my bottom line” I will be looking for ways to politely end the conversation. Until you are ready to actually pull the trigger, I will happily quote you the absolute highest nationally advertised suggested retail price I can find – a number we both know will not buy the car so, don’t waste your time, or mine. I am after all, a “used car dealer.” Serious buyers know the maximum they can offer. I then must simply decide if I can sell for that number. If you hit the reserve, the decision is no longer mine. I must sell at that number. OFFERS GET MY ATTENTION: 702-353-7500 or Doug@vivalasvegasautos.com If you want to make a deal, pick up the phone and talk a serious offer. 702-353-7500 I don't respond to emails asking for "bottom line, sale price, reserve, or Buy-it-Now" figures on top line cars. THE ONLY WAY YOU GET THOSE FIGURES IS TO CALL ME! The book values posted below are relevant to "real" selling figures. NADA & KBB wouldn't be in business if their values were not real but their figures are averaged for the entire nation. If this car is less than or better than this average, bid or offer accordingly. Please ask about our service programs and pricing. Cars sold without warranties are sold As-Is. Waiver's of Warranty will be signed if declined. All automobiles have breakdowns; some minor, some serious. I know, because I fix them without the advantage of a warranty. You don't have to. Seriously consider a safety net for the unknown. Most vehicles are already pre-qualified for the warranties with AULcorp.com Terms of Sale This vehicle is safely stored in our beautiful climate controlled showroom in Boulder City, Nevada. We are just 25 minutes from Las Vegas International Airport (McCarran) and welcome the opportunity to meet the winning bidder there and drive them to our facility for vehicle delivery. We have years of experience with vehicle shipping, nationwide and across the globe. We stand ready to facilitate whatever arrangements are necessary, at the buyers request and expense. This vehicle will not be delivered or released for shipment until complete payment is received and all funds have cleared. Third party, pre-purchase vehicle inspections are welcome BEFORE the auction ends. We are happy to answer questions about this vehicle and resolve any concerns you may have BEFORE YOU BID and BEFORE THE AUCTION ENDS . . . THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. If you are in the Las Vegas area, we invite you to stop by for a demonstration. A $1000 non-refundable partial payment must be received 24 hours from the end of this auction . We prefer VISA but will accept PayPal if necessary. Full payment must be received within four (4) business days of the end of auction. Cashiers-check, direct deposit or cash in person are acceptable but BANK to BANK WIRE TRANSFER IS PREFERRED for US winners and required for all winning bidders outside the United States. Loan checks can be accepted only after prior approval from the owner, Doug Williams. M/Os will NEVER be accepted. CHECKS in ANY FORM MUST BE CLEARED as CASHABLE FUNDS before delivery of any item. Free and clear title is in seller's possession and will be transferred upon payment in full. Important: Winning bidders on-line enter a legal and binding contract to purchase the vehicle presented here. Bidders that win the auction and then do not pay, will be aggressively pursued. Non-paying bidders will be prosecuted. If you do not intend to purchase this vehicle, DO NOT BID. We will happily do whatever is required to assist a legitimate bidder that intends to purchase the vehicle with their transaction. This vehicle sold AS-IS, with no warranty. This is not a new vehicle, it is used. A used vehicle will have normal wear and tear congruent to its age and/or mileage. This vehicle may have dings, scratches or other indications of use because it has been used. Terms such as "perfection," "flawless" or "mint" may not be subjective but all other descriptions are. When you bid, you understand and agree to these terms. Please call Doug @ 702-353-7500 with ANY questions. Email: Doug@VivaLasVegasAutos.com Sales tax, smog and title fees may be applicable to Nevada residents. A document fee of $200.00 will be added to the closing auction price. An optional 15 day drive-away permit is available for $8.25. New eBay bidders with (0) feedback or international bidders please make contact by email or phone at least 2 hours before bidding. We reserve the right to cancel bids if necessary to protect our clients. Research for this ad was done with all due diligence toward an accurate presentation of the facts. All information herein represents our sincere effort to be correct. If we have made any errors or provided information later found to be inaccurate, we will correct these mistakes and resolve any issues that occur as a result, as far as it is within our ability to do. Descriptive words like "perfect" or "flawless" are subjective opinions because nothing is perfect; flaws are inevitable. If you question what you see, feel free to inspect our vehicles in person or by a professional inspection service strictly prior to the close of the auction. Post auction inspections are unacceptable and we reserve the right to sell to the follow up bidder immediately. Viva! Las Vegas Autos, Inc. 707 Yucca St. Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Office Line - 702-889-Viva (8482) Fax Line - 702-889-8486 Dlr # 26850 Doug Williams Owner Direct Line - 702-353-7500 Win Victoriously, Your Way! Find Out How to Make Your Deal Immediately! We Can and Will Find a Way to Make it Happen for You on eBay. Beat all the last minute bidders to the punch! Save Time & Last Minute Disappointment Keeping the Deal on eBay & Keeping it Safe! Don't worry eBay! We'll make sure the auction completes & does not happen off of eBay! We wouldn't want eBay to think we're trying to circumvent their fees! Keeping our clients safe and getting positive feedback is critical to us! Almost as critical as EBay's enforcement of their circumventing fees policy. A Note for Potential Victims Please let us know if you see our vehicles under listings of obvious question or if you receive a "Second Chance Offer" with any e-mail other than ours. You can easily recognize the crooks with the stupid low "Buy it Now" price and the direct e-mails off the eBay system. They'll never disclose a telephone number or address either. If they won't talk to you, return a call or can't send you a copy of a title to the vehicle . . . DON'T SEND THEM MONEY or fall for their sneaky e-mails and redirects attempting to get your seller ID and password. * Be Careful! * Be sure to ask about our Available Warranties & Review our Programs and Pricing on the Links below. Some Vehicles May Qualify for the Premier Warranties of AUL.