Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2009 09:55:22 -0600
Reply-To: miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: 85 Weekender FS
In-Reply-To: <93E4BC1012EC4D3CBFE477C8B75B24B3@mike2d93581d7f>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
It has the pop-top (which is almost the same color as the body,)
matching pinstriping down the sides, Wolfsburg badges on driver and
pass sides, fridge mounted behind pass seat (currently missing, but
will come with the van,) jump-seat mounted behind driver
seat,shredomatic interior, plastic interior panels with table, rear
cabinets (one upper with AC and one on the side.) This is what I
always thought made a Vanagon a Weekender. If not, great, that's the
information I'm looking for..........
Thanks,
Miguel
On Sat, Apr 18, 2009 at 9:37 AM, Mike <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote:
> A "Weekender" doesn't have all the equipment that you're referring to.
> Your model must be a "Westfalia Camper" factory conversion made by Westfaliawerke.
> A Weekender was a limited edition, special model made by Volkswagenwerke (I'm assuming), and didn't have most of the camping equipment that a Westy did.
>
> Mike B.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Chris S
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2009 12:05 AM
> Subject: Re: 85 Weekender FS
>
>
> I had an '85 Wolfsburg Westy, and I never call it a 'weekender' ;-),
> for 4 years as a daily driver. It was clean and 100 pct original,
> with a slight dent in the sliding door and door post to give it that
> lived-in look. Great vehicle! I was not aware they had anything but
> body-colored pop-top though. The electric Dometic plug-in cooler was
> pretty darn effective and the factory auxillary battery was a nice
> plus, as well as the fluorescent interior light. My children loved
> the fold-out table where they sat for hours at a time playing games
> while daddy was pursuing some distant dream of inexpensive Canadian
> vacation. I'd take another, but I'm addicted to the cabinets where I
> hide all my junk, the slide-in middle seat, and the extra lean in
> right-hand turns of my '84 Wolfsburg Westy.
>
> On 4/16/09, miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Guys, I was asked to facilitate the sale of a local van. The owner of
> > a shop I sell used Vanagon parts to, here in Durango, Co. contacted
> > me, saying it looked very clean to him. I took a quick look this
> > afternoon and just wanted to throw it out there before I do more
> > research. It's an 85 Wolfsburg with only 74K on the clock, which the
> > owner says are original. I am meeting with him tomorrow and will know
> > more then. The other standout is that it appears to have a very clean
> > body. It is a light yellow, with white pop-top. It has only the jump
> > seat behind the driver side and, according to the owner, instead of a
> > second jump seat, it came with the fridge, which is not in the vehicle
> > at this time, because he gave it away. I insisted that, if he can do
> > it, he should get it back and he says that he can. It has the corduroy
> > interior and it has the fraying as would be expected.
> > It just got new brakes, a tune up, etc...to the tune of 1100.00. I am
> > fairly unfamiliar with what this year Vanagon should and shouldn't
> > have, as far as stock vs otherwise and that's why I'm posting earlier
> > than I should. If you are interested, please feel free to contact me
> > with your questions. I will have pictures and more information up
> > asap. I hope to come up with a fair asking price, based on your input
> > and a bit or research.
> > So heads up.....if you are in the market, let's start talking before I
> > put it up FS at all the usual places. FYI On TheSamba, I advertised a
> > pop-top for sale and not only sold it, but sold two Vanagons, one 2wd,
> > the other a Syncro, plus threw in a bunch of other goodies. He happy,
> > me happy.
> > (970)903-8087
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Miguel
> > Down to one Syncro AW SVX (Fritz) and one 2wd (Baby) from eleven vans,
> > two years ago
> >
>
> --
> Sent from my mobile device
>
> Chris S.
> Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
>
--
Thanks,
Miguel
|