1978 Volkswagen Westfalia
"Charlie Brown"
- Year
- 1978
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Westfalia
- Stock
- P2701
- Vin
- 2382096113
- Odometer Reading
- 19,488
- Engine Size
- 4 Cylinder
- Transmission Type
- Manual
- Body Color
- Brown and White
- Interior Color
- Brown
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Location
- Grand Rapids
$26,900
We are pleased to offer for consideration this Volkswagen Westfalia Camper Bus Deluxe Pop-up. The Type 2 VW Vans remain an iconic historic figure today. The Westfalia-Werke Van Conversion Company converted the Type 2 VW Vans in to these awesome campers. Volkswagen described the Campmobile as “having a cottage that goes anywhere you want to go”. These icons are still nostalgic head turners today with a lot of fans whenever they head down the road or pull in to a campground.
Affectionately known as “Charlie Brown” , this 1978 Volkswagen Westy stayed in the hands of a single family for nearly 35 years, where it was sold a couple years ago to a family friend and neighbor. Since this Westy as undergone a full, ground up style, restoration with some thoughtful modifications to enhance “the cottage” appeal of this VW Camper. This Westy is complete with the table that attaches to the dash, kid hammock, original snap on front window covers, custom make curtains, new pump and sink faucet, all new seat upholstery, new floor treatment, quality custom made door panels, full rear folding bed, a very cool custom wood rear table, new pop up tent material, new kick panels, new front carpet, bed liners in storage area and seat, window cranks, driver and passenger window glass, door hardware, a very cool bamboo headliner, oak door panels, hammock, faucet, switch, supply line for sink, drain pipes / shut off, gif outlet and normex 12 gauge supply, dome light, thin florescent light, led white lighting and blue led lighting with switches, cabinet door latches, custom curtains, sliding door handle, oem tent, metal zippers on all cushions etc.
The exterior features new paint, all new door seals and rubbers, custom fabricated rear bumper, new front lights, rings, antenna, custom pin striping, new wheel covers, hankook tires etc.
Mechanically, the van is spot on runs and drives excellent and is ready for your next adventure. It also features new axles, shocks, wipers, citer water inlet gasket, engine room seal, alternator, belts, plugs, voltage regulators, recently serviced gear box and all new fluids.
VW Campers have been associated with many adventures world wide. Their thoughtful design and layout coupled with reliable and simple mechanicals made them the natural choice for many excursions. There design is timeless and remains a sweat heart of any auto enthusiast. For this reason, values continue to climb. This 1978 VW Westfalia Campmobile is one of the coolest examples to grace the floor at the GR Auto Gallery and will demand your consideration.
To see over 80 photos of this car, including under carriage please visit our website www.grautogallery.com
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final. GR Auto Gallery and all its affiliates reserve the right to charge a 3% processing fee on any credit card sales of over $2,500.
Basic
- Year
- 1978
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Westfalia
- Hobby Segment
- Classic
- Odometer Reading
- 19,488
- Drivetrain
- RWD
Body
- Body Style
- Van
- Doors
- 3
- Body Color
- Brown and White
- Stripes
- No
Interior
- Interior Color
- Brown
- Center Console
- No
Engine
- Engine Type
- Gasoline
- Engine Size
- 4 Cylinder
- Transmission Type
- Manual
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