Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 10:06:34 -0400
Reply-To: Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: VANAGON for Sale POWELL RIVER BC .. Not Mine ...
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Dear prospective purchaser ... (and others)
Read the description ... I am not interested in a flame war about how this
vehicle looks like what ever or is or is not worth this or that ... it is
what it is .... and mostly... it is not mine ... i am simply acting as a
conduit to the growing number of vanagon owners represented here ...
link to photos
https://plus.google.com/photos/116828846299053554075/albums/5769102323751269745
I do not own this vehicle and have no interest in it other than to promote
that it is for sale by the owner, because i think it to be a good
salvageable Westfalia. There may be others which are in better condition
and rust free and those will command the 10K$+ price tag. This would be an
excellent project vehicle for some young or old couple that has a desire to
do some body work and enjoy the unique experience of camping in a
Westfalia. More than just see the country it is a vehicle from which the
country will be happy to see you.
I live in Powell River BC, Canada and this summer, a local guy, originally
from Germany, recently put his 1984 Volkswagen Westfalia up for sale. He is
a local fresh organic fruit seller who drives to the *Okanagan * in the
interior of BC every weekend -- he loads up on fresh in season fruit and
comes back to this ferry access only community to resell. He winters in
Mexico and for the last two years in this Westie. So i went today and
interviewed him about his Westie ( i have the same year and model) :)
Interestingly enough there is another half a block away sporting a 2 year
old coat of green paint and they want 12,5K oy
This one was originally offered at 6200$ Canadian $ he thought maybe since
he had not installed the new pop up tent canvas (still in the box) he
should offer it for a little less ... so now at 5500$ Canadian $
It is a 1984 Vanagon Westfalia; gas powered 4 cyl 4 speed, Motor reported
to have 40K km -- Vehicle shows 305K km
Reported by the owner to have a recently new starter, clutch, fuel pump and
water pump. Tires on the front have 10k km and were purchased in Mexico.
Rears are about 50% used.
Fuel rails, injectors and fuel lines to engine and in engine bay have not
been re done. The new owner should look at this as a priority.
Fridge is reported as working and as the pictures show the vehicle is very
clean inside. I was in the vehicle and there is absolutely no visible sign
of mold or any sort of left behind waste. Just the normal wear and tear of
the last thirty years as this vehicle has been used and kept very well by
loving owners. Current owner is thought to be third owner, previous owner
in excess of 15 years. Although the factory propane bottle is still in
place it is not in service and the fully functional propane appliances are
reported to work well with fuel supplied by a remote bottle. Current owner
reports the remote bottle for propane fuel is especially handy in Mexico --
he does not have to strike camp each and every time he requires a refill --
simply get the bottle to the filling station and return to camp ready to
cook -- Dash appeared to be free of cracks or dings. Engine bay appeared
clean and free of oil residues or oil smells. Some dust is present in
engine bay.
Owner reports that he has made both trips to Mexico with out any major
problems and enjoyed every moment of each trip in the Westfalia.
Rust is apparent in some of the usual places. behind wheels and at local
utility hook up panel -under where electrical chord is let out. there are
some minor surface rust marks apparent on the port side rear panel.
The windshield area is free of visible rust of paint blemish (which is
unusual for these vehicles as this is one of the rust starting zones (but
this vehicle is reported to be West Coast owned and operated so it appears
the front window area escaped the rust demon.) Undercarriage appears to
look clean and free of visible rust. There were no soundings of metal, or
engine trials done on site. This is a 30 year old vehicle with some minor
issues which are easily resolved with a little know how and a lot of
willingness.
to reach the owner call 1.604.487.9267 and leave a message for Bernie the *
Okanagan* Fruit Guy
--
roger w
From Proverbs:
Under three things the earth trembles, under four it cannot bear up: a
servant who becomes king ...
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