1985 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon GL Camper "THE WEEKENDER" (MOSTLY)

1985 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon

This 1985 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon after 30 years in storage this Vanagon remains a classic beauty with a spacious and comfortable interior that can accommodate up to 7 passengers. The van has been well-maintained through the thirty years in storage with 103,940 miles on the odometer and has had 1 previous owner. Equipped with a manual transmission, 4-cylinder 1.9L engine, and rear-wheel drive, this van offers a smooth and enjoyable ride. The exterior is painted in a stunning blue color that complements the blue interior, and features AM/FM stereo, air conditioning, and power steering. This clean-titled van is a must-have for any classic car enthusiast, and is ready to hit the road for new adventures. Due to years the Vanagon is sold as is.This car was purchased by me in early 2022 and I replaced the master cylinder as I felt that is good form. I changed the spark plugs did an oil change, replaced the battery and alternator.Ready to go camping!Good luck!Bid now as high bidders may have a right of first refusal if it does not reach reserve.I will help in anyway reasonable in setting up shipping. Winner will be responsible for shipping if they choose to ship.If extra time is need to arrange shipping this will be allowed as long as the request is mde through email and of course as long as it is paid for.Sold AS ISBid Now bid often high bidder will have the opportunity to buy if the Vanagon does not reach reserve.Only bidders will be considered on the sale.Notable1985 Features:1985 providedthe GL and Camper models with:- Tachometer and digital clock in pace of the mechanical clock- Power steering and a smaller steering wheel (introduced on the 1984 Wolfsburg models)​ - Deluxe seats with fold-down armrests1985 passenger models introduced the "Weekender Package" with:- Fold-down center seat back- Rear seat that converts to a bed when combined with a cushion over the engine compartment- This Vanagon Accepts this featur, the mattress is not present.All 1985 models came with an improved sliding door mechanism which improved both the latch and sliding functions.​1985 vans kept the upper grille at the front of the van for interior ventilation with apairof single round headlights mounted along side along with asecond, lower grille that provided cooling air for the front-mounted radiator. This two-grille look distinguishes all of the water-cooled Vanagons from the older 1980 - 1983 air cooled models.Like 1984 (and through 1987), the emblem on left side of the hatch included a VW logo followed by the word VolkswagenAs with all Vanagons beginning in 1982 through 1991, the 1985 models hadremovable blackplasticcooling air intake grilles on each side ofthe van, behind the rear-most windows.

VW expert informed me rear matress not included and air box has opening that expert thinks ROUS may have created, local expert had an opinion, it was made to let the monster 4 cyl breath a wee bit better.... either way it is in no danger of being confused with the legions of concours 1985 Vanagons that all the experts hav, this is just a lowly unmoleste, generally cared for plain Jane(sorry Jane) that all the true Dead Heads with no money would be forced to drive, hoping to make gas money and enjoy the show hopping up and down on Shakedown Street... oh yeah the Dead are known for more than Touch of Gray, at least that's what another kind of expert told me.