SOLD: 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Weekender

It’s time for us to find our beloved Bullwinkle a new home. This van has seen us through countless adventures, from the east coast to the west. We’ve done our best to compile as much of the upgrades and maintenance info we’ve done to the van. Almost all work has been done by Chase & I. There is also an extensive folder of receipts and records dating from when we purchased in 2013 to current. Regular oil & filter changes as well as tire rotations and other basic maintenance were always maintained.

This is a Weekender version of the Westfalia — a Wolfsburg Weekender to be exact. This means that it does not have a full camper interior, but rather a rear facing jump seat and a table with a full sized bench.

There will be more photos coming over the next few days that are more specific & show more of the interior

Mechanical Upgrades + Maintenance


  • Rebuilt transmission by Matt Steedle with sub 1000 miles on it (installed April 2022)

    • New steels, frictions and seals

    • New OEM Volkswagen direct reverse piston, and also the forward piston

    • New aftermarket low/reverse piston

    • New forward clutch return spring

    • New sealing rings

    • New brake band

    • Upgraded 2nd gear servo piston

    • New OEM Volkswagen forward piston

    • New OEM Volkswagen direct piston

    • New aftermarket low/reverse piston

    • New brake band

    • New master rebuild kit

    • New SKF diff bearing

    • New FAG pinion bearing

  • Rebuilt 1.9 Stock Engine (estimated mileage on rebuilt engine - 60-70k)

  • Upgraded Transmission Cooler from German Transaxle

  • (4) A/T Tires - General Grabber - 27 x 8.50 R14LT

  • Full Size Spare Tire

  • Upgraded Aluminum Coolant Expansion Tank

  • Upgraded Stainless Steel Coolant Pipes

  • Brand New Starter Battery (under warranty)

  • All Fuel Lines upgraded & replaced 2022

  • Regular Maintenance to CV Axles & Joints - recently replaced 2022

  • Rear Wheel Bearings - replaced 2022

  • Rear Heater is deleted under bench

  • Air conditioning has been deleted for more storage


Willing to include quite a bit of small parts & goodies. Spare filters, etc.


Exterior / Cosmetic Upgrades


  • GoWesty Steel Plate Bumpers front + rear w/hitch

  • GoWesty Center Console - Deluxe version

  • Go Westy Swing Away Arm system with Storage Box

  • Rocky Mountain Westy Ladder

  • Recently replaced poptop tent

  • Pop Top Seals replaced - 2022

  • Original Bentley Repair Manual

  • New ARB Touring Black Aluminum Awning with Light 8.2FT Model#814412A

  • Blazecut Fire Supression installed on engine cover 2022

  • Slider Door Bearings replaced 2022

  • Heavy Duty Truck Mirrors

  • Heavy Duty High Offset Window Cranks

  • Westy Bravo Leather Cabinet Organizer

  • Rubber Floor Mats

  • Resealed Front Windows 2022

  • Heavy Duty Pop Top Load Assist Struts (2 sets to accomodate carrying more weight on roof)

  • Upgraded Sliding Window Screens

  • Instrument Cluster Foil Repair Kit - new/brighter dash lights

  • New interior lighting set up with rear over bed lighting & lights under the rail running the length of the drivers side

  • New bed cushion with high density foam (replaced 2022)

  • New flooring - installed 2022

  • Dometic 55IM Fridge

  • Thule Roof Rack System with 78” Square bars & Rain Gutter High brackets

  • (2) Two Gallon RotoPax Gas Containers with locking storage

  • Upgraded cd player - usb capable for playing music off your phone - upgraded speakers

  • Custom Oak top ‘pantry’ box made by Aimee

  • New Rear Hatch Screen


Electrical System Upgrades :

  • (2) 100 Amp Hour Lithium Battleborn Batteries

  • Victron Solar Controller SmartSolar MPPT 100/30

  • Victron BC DC Converter

  • Victron BMV Battery Monitor

  • Entire system can be accessed via Bluetooth

  • Plug set up for portable solar panel

Asking $25,000 OBO. Serious Inquires Only Please.

Please use the contact form on our website to inquire. Open to shipping/delivery location dependent.

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