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jimf909 Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2014 Posts: 7404 Location: WA/ID
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Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 2:10 pm Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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This ad was originally placed in August but renewed today. I'm not sure what the premium for an Oettinger badged van would be (other than "whatever someone would pay for it") but the price seems reasonable.
1988 Oettinger Multivan Price: 24900
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2408322
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German vehicle imported to US. Clear NH title (also still have German title). I bought this while in the service in Germany and toured all over Europe with it.
The equivalent of a US Westfalia Weekender. The only change made to it upon import was a swap to a US speedometer
Freshly rebuilt (by T3 specialist in Germany) AAR 5 speed manual with factory LSD (3400rpm @70mph) This is the best cruising factory transmission ever available
Anti-lock brakes
Truck mirrors
European factory hitch (works with US 2" hitch, trailer wiring converted to US 4 wire flat)
Front air dam
Factory 2nd battery hook up under rear seat
Swivel passenger seat
Sliding far rear drivers side window
Rear "jail bars"
Blaupunkt stereo
Modified by Oettinger in Germany in the late 80's with:
Hella/Momo steering wheel
Oettinger badging
15" wheels (originally silver, I had them powder coated black)
Audi front brakes with braided lines
Oettinger gauges
Oettinger FI chip
Engine built with Oettinger performance camshaft and high compression DJ pistons (recently rebuilt approx 1500 miles ago - new clutch, new AMC heads, new water pump, new high volume keyed oil pump)
Tons of receipts and documents
Recent tires, brakes, starter, battery, radiator, all hoses, windshield
Front and rear have paint chip and a couple of small rust bubbles
Only selling because shoulder and elbow surgery are reducing my ability to drive a manual
Will CONSIDER trades towards automatic transmission vanagon or porsche |
_________________ - Jim
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Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro). |
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RainierSyncro Samba Member
Joined: February 26, 2013 Posts: 806 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 7:18 pm Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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It's an Oettinger, but no pic of the engine compartment. Weird. If this was an Syncro Tristar Oettinger, Would there be enough space under the windshield for all the decals? |
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syncrodoka Samba Member
Joined: December 27, 2005 Posts: 11998 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 8:26 pm Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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The ad doesn't say it is a wbx6, only that it has Oettinger cams and high compression pistons. That is a lot less interesting. |
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danfromsyr Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2004 Posts: 15130 Location: Syracuse, NY
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4Gears4Tires Samba Member
Joined: October 08, 2018 Posts: 2983 Location: MD
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 6:01 am Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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Oh that is a good deal. _________________ '87 Syncro
Ferric Oxyhydroxide Superleggera Edition |
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otiswesty Samba Member
Joined: November 21, 2006 Posts: 1729 Location: Portland
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Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2020 12:44 pm Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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Looks like a great deal if someone is willing to do the import process
https://www.finn.no/car/used/ad.html?finnkode=196787791 _________________ 1978 Sage Green P22 Westfalia
1989 T3 Syncro Single cab
Just a regular guy |
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16CVs Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2004 Posts: 4020 Location: Redwood City, California
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Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2020 12:51 am Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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Show us how it's done Uncle Eric.
Stacy _________________ 1987 Syncro Westfalia Triple knob (bastard)
1989 Syncro Tristar Triple knob "Swedish"
2013 Jetta Hybrid a true "Zwitter"
Samba member # 14980
Call anytime number 650 722 4914 .
Keep Your van running and upkept tastefully for the love of the hobby.
Don't let your van end up in an "abortions" thread. |
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otiswesty Samba Member
Joined: November 21, 2006 Posts: 1729 Location: Portland
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Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2020 8:18 pm Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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16CVs wrote: |
Show us how it's done |
You know how to do it Stacey.
The 9:1 currency conversion makes this a sub USD$4k double cab _________________ 1978 Sage Green P22 Westfalia
1989 T3 Syncro Single cab
Just a regular guy |
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squarepusher Samba Member
Joined: July 29, 2020 Posts: 1 Location: Orlando, FL
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Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 9:54 am Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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Does anyone have an opinion on this van? It’s been re-listed a few times now for not hitting reserve. Seems like the 1990 year vans typically sell for a premium so why not this one? Any input is appreciated.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1990-Volkswagen-Bus-Vanag...890.l49292 |
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kiltedhiker Samba Member
Joined: April 27, 2016 Posts: 108
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Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 10:59 am Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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Looks like rust issues around the connection boxes. Very few photo's of that side and no close up photos of area. Does mention rust in description, _________________ 1989 Syncro Westfalia (bought new) sold
1990 Syncro Westfalia sold
1990 Syncro TinTop |
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Robw_z Samba Member
Joined: April 28, 2007 Posts: 983
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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 10:28 pm Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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Very surprised when doing a car-part.com search to find this example in Marshallville, OH being listed for parts. Stock# LLVW219. Someone nearby may want to search this out.
-Rob |
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danfromsyr Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2004 Posts: 15130 Location: Syracuse, NY
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:43 pm Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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not sure it's a good deal, cause it certainly isn't a nice van anymore
but it does have alot of good parts if you are upgrading your 2wd tintop to a Syncro westy
https://huntington.craigslist.org/cto/d/ashland-1987-vw-volkswagen-vanagon/7233419303.html
1987 VW Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro Westfalia - $6,000 (Ashland)
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This is an original Syncro with rear diff lock that someone started a Westfalia conversion on. I’ve had it 15 years but haven’t started it in a year. It’s been garage kept and not been driven in winter by me. Even so there is rust. Mileage is over 120k, odometer stopped working. Has pop top and kitchen/closet/cabinets installed. Fridge is out at moment from inspected that body panel. I never used fridge. Propane tank is off vehicle. It is heavily rusted. Poptop canopy is not installed and I think I have it. I definitely have the trim/edge strips. It has curtains that are not installed. Has rear ac but it’s not hooked up. Picture order starts at fridge wall and goes counter clockwise. Bad rust areas are behind fridge at lower wall seam, drivers fender well and footwell, and passengers footwell. The channel tubing between drivers side jack points where it ties into side body panel is 40% gone. Drivers front jack point is also weak from rust. Poptop has two pieces of sheet metal on top to patch something(see pic), needs fiberglassed. Lots of mechanical and functional repairs have been completed by me. Heavy rated tires on Audi wheels, headlight relay upgrade, power steering hoses upgraded to braided. New exhaust and possibly headers(I forget), shocks, front bumper tube. I have extensive records and list of repairs that I’ve forgotten. Ran well when parked. Has some issues but was always drivable. Currently fuel pump is not running. I’m looking into that now. Discovered rear spring mount perch on both a-arms needs replaced. Email for more info, leave your number for a callback. Thanks |
i'll just include this one pic..
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4Gears4Tires Samba Member
Joined: October 08, 2018 Posts: 2983 Location: MD
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Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2020 7:17 am Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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Well, if you spend a year and you do all the work yourself you could probably have a fully equipped well running Syncro Westy for $12k + thousands of hours. _________________ '87 Syncro
Ferric Oxyhydroxide Superleggera Edition |
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mikemtnbike Samba Member
Joined: March 26, 2015 Posts: 2780 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2020 8:47 am Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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Yeah that van doesn't even look safe to drive. I'm sure it has potential for the right person, but it's a long ways off. _________________ 1991 Vanagon GL 2.1 AT Westfauxlia. "Frankie" Totaled https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=764510&highlight=carnage
1995 Eurovan Camper "Marzivan"
2020 GTI SE manual |
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RoryGirl Samba Member
Joined: October 14, 2016 Posts: 768 Location: WestWorld Nanaimo BC
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Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 5:28 pm Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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9K CDN open to offers for this 85 Westy even though it needs bodywork seems like a good deal - no affiliation
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/374071667019707/
Txt from ad if you don't have FB
Good mechanical condition with 70,000 km on rebuilt engine, new SS exhaust, new water pump, new windshield, new gas tank and fuel lines, new rack and pinion steering, new propane tank, new rear brake cylinders.
Equipped with a deep cycle battery and built in battery chargers and a Propex propane furnace. All ready for all season camping.
Very minor rust but the clear coat is peeling on one side so requires new paint.
Manual transmission.
Open to offers. _________________ 1991 Double door pop top conversion |
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1988M5 Samba Member
Joined: January 23, 2016 Posts: 674 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2020 5:59 pm Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/el-sobrante-vw-vanagon-westy-camper-18k/7243492343.html
Original top in good shape is a good indicator.
PRICE JUST REDUCED FROM $24,999 TO $18,000 OBO.
I am selling my 1987 White Volkswagen Vanagon GL Westfalia Camper van. The van is in really nice shape overall. The paints good with no dents. The interior is clean. The full kitchen with upgraded Truck Fridge TF49 works properly. Tee engine runs good. It drives nice too. Details: 252,123 miles, engine replaced at 125k, Clean title, 2.1l engine, Automatic Transmission, Original canvas pop-top tent is in good condition. I sleep great in the van but I'm selling because my wife still can not sleep good in the van, therefore it doesn't work for my family. VIN WV2ZB0259HH021521 Car Fax and Mechanic Report Available. _________________ 1991 tin top GL
2002 Winnebago Vista. VW VR6 24V Eurovan front clip powered class C 21' RV.
Some BMWs. |
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jimf909 Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2014 Posts: 7404 Location: WA/ID
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Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:56 pm Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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It was bid up to $18K and didn't meet reserve? It's not selling because the reserve is too high. _________________ - Jim
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Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro). |
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jimf909 Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2014 Posts: 7404 Location: WA/ID
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Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2020 9:21 am Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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I'm not sure if this belongs in the good deals thread or the whiner's thread...
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/d/city-of-industry-vw-westfalia/7244683554.html
1989 VW Westfalia Full Camper with fire damage.
The price includes a lot of parts for Westfalia .
The parts value over $2500.
Selling all together for $4800.
Please don’t ask for pictures, serious buyers only to call.
No email, No text Msg .
Calls only Joseph show contact info .
The van doesn’t start.
_________________ - Jim
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Do not get killed, do not kill others.
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Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro). |
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joetiger Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2005 Posts: 5068 Location: denver
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Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2020 10:24 am Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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I would buy this if I had the space.
https://boulder.craigslist.org/cto/d/paonia-1987-westfalia-vanagon/7243729988.html _________________ Joe T.
'86 NAHT Vanagon GL Syncro/ supercharged ABA 2.0 "Pigpen"
'04 GTI 1.8T
'04 Golf R32
"get metaphysical with it. if it's simply a means to get to and from places, it will let you down. if it becomes your zen, it can't fail you." -dabaron
"Still, it's good to be afield."--VWagabond
Available Now! Vanagon to Louisiana--A Two-Lane Reckoning Through Past and Present
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CanStan Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2005 Posts: 1036 Location: Calgary, AB
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Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2020 2:57 pm Post subject: Re: Good deals on Nice Vans |
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jimf909 wrote: |
The van doesn’t start.
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At first I thought "No shit". But I'm willing to bet he's had people call and ask if they would be able to drive it across the country on a van life pilgrimage.
Probably not an outrageous price. But it's just so hard to get that smoke smell out of things no matter how hard you try, even if you're just stripping it down for parts. |
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