Used 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon Diesel for sale in Seattle, WA

Vehicle Description

This is Vel Vita, my 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon Diesel. Unfortunately I've decided to make the tough decision to sell her, as I've gotten into four-wheeling and would prefer to build up a new adventure vehicle with 4wd. I bought this van to convert the inside to a comfortable and functional camper, as well as work on it mechanically to get it to the place where I wanted it.
Some basic stats:
-1.6L inline 4 AHU diesel engine
-about 176k miles on the body, 4k on the engine
-5 speed manual transmission
-gets about 28mpg combined
-bright orange! People will constantly be smiling and taking pictures when you drive by in this thing.
-seats 4, sleeps 2
-sink w 6 gallon capacity
-2 burner propane stove
-clean WA title in hand!
Some of the most important work that's been done mechanically is a brand new 1.6L diesel engine block (has about 4,000 miles on it, just barely broken in), new cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, replaced CV axles, replaced shifter linkage and boots, new brake shoes, springs, wheel cylinders, and a brake bleed, as well as a brand new set of 215/70r16 all season tires on aftermarket 16" alloy wheels. As far as the interior goes, I stripped it down to the floor pans, resprayed them with rust enamel, re-carpeted the cab and replaced the driver's seat, sewed new leather boots for the shifter and parking brake. In the rear, I insulated the walls with R13 foam board insulation and fiber insulation for the left over gaps, then replaced the door cards with primered white beadboard. I shortened and re-upholstered the bench which seats 2 and folds into a twin-sized bed. Installed a new engineered wood floor and put in a kitchenette with a sink (6 gallon fresh water capacity) and 2 burner propane stove. The van will also come with TWO sets of yakima bar racks (4 bars total, the rocket box, bike racks, and roof basket are not included). Additionally, I will include the full set of valve and injection timing tools, a spare OEM injector pump (hard to find, it's good to have a back up), the old cylinder head (could be rebuilt or sold for parts), a spare glow plug, a full 5 gallon diesel can, the original owners manual and map of the PNW from 1983 that came with the vehicle originally, as well as the Bentley book (this is a must have!) I'd also be happy to throw in a 100 watt renogy solar panel that I never got around to installing. For a more detailed list of upgrades, feel free to message me! I will be adding more photos in the coming days, or you can message me for more. Only a couple of cons:
- horn doesn't work (wasn't working when I bought the van, never bothered to mess with it)
-fuel gauge is broken. Fairly easy fix but I didn't want to drop the fuel tank to replace it. I just fuel up every 300 miles and I've never run out of diesel.
-glow plug indicator light is always on. Another issue that I inherited from the previous owner, it's a wiring issue and not a mechanical one (the glow plugs are not active if the switch is off, even though the light says otherwise)
-drivers side door is a darker orange than the rest of the van (see photos). I'll be correcting this, time permitting
That's it! She's a great van and has taken me on a lot of adventures, I'll be sad to see her go. Feel free to come check it out or go for a test drive! You must have experience driving manual.
Again, please message me with any questions :) twoZero6 6seven9 9five6three
-Liam

Vehicle Details

Year:
1983
VIN:
WV2YG0256DH069629
Mileage:
175,000 mi.
Price:
$14,000
Body Type:
van
Size:
full-size
Exterior Color:
orange
General Condition:
good
Title Status:
clean
Cylinders:
4 cylinders
Transmission:
manual
Drive Train:
rwd
Fuel Type:
diesel
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