August 1990 1.6td VW Westfalia California SOLD |
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Zimbo
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Topic: August 1990 1.6td VW Westfalia California SOLD Posted: 26 May 08 at 20:30 |
For sale, reluctantly, due to lack of opportunity for use... August 1990 1.6td VW Westfalia California Imported (by me, and her indoors, in person) from Germany in April 2006, one owner from new in Germany . Now on UK “H” plate LHD, 5 speed gearbox; power steering Very economical - never had less than 32mpg, (even up the Norwegian hills!), and normally returns 36-38 mpg Outside Pastel White (no California Decals; from new, I suspect) Bodywork very good condition - clean shiny original paintwork, no dings or creases anywhere. Very minor seam rust in one or two places (see pic for by far the worst offender), chassis excellent Pop top - good condition all round, inside and out Factory fitted sunroof over driver’s cab Paulchen 2/3 bike rack Inside 4 berth California grey interior; largely in really good, clean condition - 3 way fridge, two hob burner, sink with electric tap (not original tap - had a faulty microswitch so just stuck on a cheap, but very functional, one for time being) Separate leisure battery - new in May 07 Driver and passenger swivel seats 2 lap belts to rear bench seat Buddy Seat/storage box - dead useful! Fresh and wastewater tanks Eberspacher diesel heater CD player with aux input (one of the four speakers not currently working) Jail bars to rear window Mechanical 373,000 kms on clock. Now on second VW engine from 180,000km New cylinder head May 07 Comprehensive service history (VAG to 359,000 kms); have receipts from Germany for all work beyond 180K and for all the work I’ve had done since - £3000 spent since import Loads of work on brakes (front rebuilt, all new brake pipes, rear drums overhauled) May 2006 New power steering pipes Sept 06 New battery Apr 08 Ancillary oil cooler Always been really reliable - never not got us where we wanted to be! MOT - passed 07th May 2008 (without any work and without even an advisory!) - expires 23rd May 09 Tax September 08 Other bits Loads of camping gear - storage tent, windbreak, crockery, cutlery etc. etc. - could be included if the van goes for right price The following manuals are included: German owner’s manual and camper manual US Vanagon owner’s manual and camper manual Just Kampers T3 turbo diesel workshop manual Haynes manual (for petrol vehicles - they don’t do a diesel one as far as I’m aware…) Bad bits One of driver’s seat armrests came off and needs replacing - I’ve had my eye out for one on ebay - no luck yet! Eberspacher exhaust has a split in it - doesn’t affect use of heater - ditto re ebay Tear to rear of drivers seat cause by sink/cooker top being lifted - not got any worse since I’ve had it Tiny bit of seam rust Price Offers around £7500 Pics http://s248.photobucket.com/albums/g...o_bucket/westy Fancy a look? Can be viewed in Morpeth, Northumberland Drop me a pm if you need any more info. Edited by g60steve - 29 May 08 at 09:01 |
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Zimbo
Not Quite Newbie Joined: 01 Apr 06 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 32 |
Posted: 29 May 08 at 06:51 |
SOLD...! |
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Steve B
Vanorak Joined: 26 Apr 05 Location: Mong free zone Status: Offline Points: 13190 |
Posted: 29 May 08 at 09:00 |
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