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1978 VW Westfalia Price: 18500
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1978 VW Westfalia "Hoo Ride" Camper – Restored Mechanics, Original Plaid, Ready to Roll
Located in Reno, NV
Reduced to sell quick: $18,500OBO
Must come get or arrange your own delivery.
Meet your next adventure rig — a 1978 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper with over $4,800 in recent professional mechanical work, road-ready upgrades, and all the original character you’d hope for. She’ll take you cross-country exploring, on chill weekend escapes. She makes an awesome rolling tiny home too if you’re looking to go full-time van-life.
Only selling because I need brain/spinal surgery, and driving a stick shift without power steering isn’t Go Westy Go for this girl anymore.
– $4,800+ in Receipts (from Reno Buggie Barn)
• New Weber carburetor kit professionally installed
• Fuel system overhaul: new fuel hoses, vacuum fittings, and 3/8" electric fuel pump
• Full brake system rebuild – master cylinder, wheel cylinders, shoes, and fluid
• Compression test, spark plugs and wires replaced
• Electrical repairs, new battery installed
• Clutch cable replaced, timing adjusted, front end tightened
Receipts in hand
Starts up strong and runs clean. Ready for travel as-is or continue to restore it to perfection.
Interior Highlights
• Original Z-bed cabinet (stored safely, included)
• Original green plaid upholstery in pristine condition— shown with a custom memory foam topper for comfort on foldout
• Includes original green curtain set, plus a vibrant custom owl curtain/comforter combo (because she’s The Hoo )
• Working CD player + stereo system
• Custom vinyl wood-look flooring throughout camper (with extra planks included)
• Functional sink/stove cabinet with storage
• Cabinets and drawers are solid; a couple chips but nothing major — stored pieces included
Comfortable layout with that unmistakable Westy charm. Everything is functional and cozy, with plenty of storage and style. Even has extra has extra insulation behind interior panels, since The Hoo Ride was originally a mobile recording studio.
Exterior / Body
• Classic Green base, later repainted teal with patina — a rugged, lived-in look
• Pop-top canvas and hardware in great shape — raises smoothly, screened windows intact
• Tires in solid condition
• Some small dings and very minor rust for a ‘78, but no major structural issues
• Title in hand
Included with Sale:
• Printed receipts for $4,800+ in mechanical work
• Stored original green curtain set, Z-bed cabinet, and extra parts
• Clean Nevada title
• Optional: extra camping gear if buyer is interested
This Westy is a rare mix:
• Reliable, road-ready mechanicals
• Preserved original interior (green plaid!)
• Lovingly customized touches that still honor its Westfalia roots
Whether you want to restore her to showroom glory or live out your vanlife dreams, the Hoo Ride is ready to go. Beep beep!
Videos available
Pop Top
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT6xpsw1Q/
Cleaning out the Hoo:
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT6xs6eTr/
Serious inquiries only.
*Must come get or arrange your own delivery. I’m unable to drive.
*More photos or a video walkaround available upon request.
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