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1986 Vanagon Wolfsburg Weekender Syncro - #782 (144,466 Miles) - $60,473.46 Total delivered price.

Engine: 2.5 Liter Water Boxer

Trans: Manual

Color: Brown

VIN: WV2XB0250GH013801

Options: DECUP, AWN, AW, PS, SKY, PW, CC [What Are These?]

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Description:

We restored this Wolfburg Weekender for Bob back in 2012, at which time we converted it from a 2WD to a Syncro. For details of that restoration, please see here.

Here's a breakdown of everything we did then:

Converted from 2WD to 4WD Syncro
GoWesty 2.5 Liter Engine
Syncro Transaxle and front fferential
Positraction Differentials front and rear
Drive shaft de-coupler (This Syncro has only one knob)
Solid shaft instead of viscous coupler
All new Coolant Hoses
All new Exhaust System
Rebuilt dash including new Heater Core
New Drive Axles
New Driveshaft
Fox Shocks
GoWesty Big Brake Kit
Replaced Pop-Top Tent
Replaced Skylight & All Components
Resealed Pop-Top & Luggage Rack
Pop-Top Lift Assist Kit
Recovered Interior of Pop-Top in Tan Fabric
Resealed Front Windows
Resealed Windshield
Powder Coated Door Handles & Wiper arms
Texture Coated Around Lower Body Band
GoWesty Plate Steel Bumpers
Bumper Mounted Swing Away Carrier
Tire Carrier for Swing Away System
Reupholstered Torn Corduroy Fabric with Tan Velour Fabric
Tan Vinyl Door Panels to Match Interior Fabric
Replaced Headliner Above Front Seats
Removed Air-Conditioning
3-Point Retracting Seat Belts in Rear
GoWesty Progressive Springs with 2" Lift
Replaced Air Flow Meter
Replaced Alternator
Replaced Fuel Pump
Replaced Starter
16" Alloy Wheels
All Terrain Tires
Front Skid Plate
Airman Air Compressor
Yakima Roof Rack Kit
Yakima Boat Loader Telescoping Bar
Yakima Kayak Stacker
Yakima Megawarrior Roof Basket
Pioneer Speaker Set
Converted Passenger Side to Power Window
Bi-Fold Mattress Topper in Velour Tan for Lower Bed
GoWesty Solar Panel
Auxiliary Battery with Power Inverter & PRO-08 Charger
High Power Headlight Upgrade
Removed Dash, Repaired Electrical as Needed, Repaired Hole, Reinstalled
Repaired Undercarriage Rust
Lengthened Trailing Arm Set
Used Power Mirrors (Not-Powerered)
Fatmat Soundproofing
Rubber Mat in Front & Aisle

In the years after the Restoration, Bob purchased the following items:

GoWesty EFI Kit to Replace Digifant System
ScanGauge
Vanagon Vehicle Speed Sensor

In 2016, we purchased this van from Bob for $35,000.00 and are marking that up 10%. We've done following to make the van ready for sale:

GoWesty super duper ultra thorough major service—everything back to 0 miles - includes replace spark plugs, replace all filters, flush all fluids, check brakes, detail battery compartment, test washer system, check all exterior & interior lights, and more!
GoWesty super duper detail inside and out
- As close to new looking, working, and smelling as possible
- Everything that is supposed to be there is there
- Everything that is there works—guaranteed!
Dent Removal, Seam Repair Clean Up, and Repaint as Needed
Replaced Starter
Replaced V-Belts
Replaced Cylinder Heads & Gaskets
Replaced Flywheel
GoWesty Stainless Steel Exhaust System
GoWesty Engine Management System
Replaced Injectors
Rebuilt Steering Rack
Replaced Tie Rod Ends
GoWesty Upper Control Arm Bushings
Replaced Inner & Outer CV Boots
Replaced Hatch Struts
Replaced Rear Hatch Window & Seal
Transaxle maintenance and minor repair

This beautiful Syncro weekender for a fraction of what it would cost to build one just like it from scratch.

It is ready for new adventures!

Note: The advertised price does not include tax, license, and/or shipping charges, as applicable.

Michael from Michigan saw this awesome Syncro and jumped on the chance to own her. In addition to the above work we did, Michael requested the following to make this the perfect van for him: