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1972 Westfalia - Advanced Suspension and Electrics Price: 30000
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Showcase Video:
https://youtube.com/shorts/5tmH4iDjQtk
This 1972 VW Bus Westfalia has been through a comprehensive restoration and modernization, blending the character of the original with carefully engineered upgrades for improved drivability, safety, and long-term use. It's a true family-owned vehicle with over 36 years of history, restored for road trips, camping, and adventure.
Suspension & Handling
• FOX Racing electronic shocks (Soft, Mid, Firm settings selectable from the dash)
• Custom FOX steering stabilizer
• All new ball joints, tie rods, and steering components
• Manual rebound adjustment on the shocks
* This setup gives the bus far better stability and comfort than stock.
Electrical System
• Entire wiring system rebuilt with race car technology for safety and reliability
• Solid-state power distribution module (no fuses or relays to fail)
• Dual battery setup with inverter (500W continuous, 700W peak)
• Full LED lighting inside and out
• Touchscreen stereo with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
• HD dash cam and rear camera
• SPOT Trace GPS tracker
Engine & Drivetrain
• 1600cc air-cooled flat-4, rebuilt from the block up
• Dual-port heads, 34 PICT-3 carburetor, Bosch electrics
• Built by Baja racing champion Eric "El Panda" Fisher
* Strong, reliable, and easy to maintain.
Interior
• Fully insulated (walls, floor, ceiling, doors)
• New carpet in living area, heavy-duty rubber in front cabin
• Reupholstered seating in gray automotive fabric
• Refreshed cabinetry with new wood finishes
• LED interior lights, ABS glove box
Exterior
• Repainted in original VW white, with Tiffany blue powder-coated wheels
• LED headlights, taillights, and turn signals
• Hella trumpet horn
Note: Exterior finish shows use and age in the finish including imperfections like paint chips and minor marks.
Provenance
This bus has been part of the same family since the late 1980s, serving as a surf rig and mountain bike race support vehicle across Baja before being brought back to California in 2017 for restoration.
Additional photos (200+), showcase and ride along videos, and service documentation available upon request.
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