1983 Vanagon Westy with 1.8T from SAH
We are selling our beloved 1983 Vanagon “Vanna” with a 1.8T installed by Stephan’s Auto Haus in Sacramento. 4k on new engine. 136,600 miles on the body. She is mechanically sound and a joy to drive. Manual transmission. Will easily go over Donner Summit at 65 fully loaded down. Clean title in hand, just passed smog. Virtually rust free.
Here is a partial list of upgrades:
2020:
New 14″ tires, including a new spare and rim (still fits underneath!)
Shift shaft rebuilt
New Transmission mounts
Wheel cylinders rebuilt
New heater blower
Carpet kit with rubber mats
New radiator
New headliner and interior paneling
New floor
New ball joints
New tie end rods
New sink hardware
Hella h4 headlight kit
Seatbelt extensions
Heavy duty window cranks
Rebuilt Clutch
2021
1.8T from Stephan’s Auto Haus (check out stephansautohaus.com for the lowdown on this swap – best in the business)
New seat foam and upholstery from Sewfine
2022
Go Westy 2 bar roof rack system with Yakima crossbars
Fiama bike rack
West coast front window rubber
Truck mirrors
Comes with memory foam mattress topper, car cover, and snow chains
Also have a spice rack (not installed), another set of Sewfine front seat covers, and a few boxes of spare parts