1983 VW Westfalia Full Camper w/ 2.1L & 5 Speed – $8,500 in Burbank, CA
Looking for a decent Westy camper on a budget? This Westy was listed on The Samba for sale back on January 1st, but it likely had a higher asking price, not sure. However it was updated with what is likely a new(lower) asking price just a few hours ago, and is also listed on craigslist. This likely the 1983.5, as that was the first year of the water cooled, however the water cooled system and radiator could have been added later on. What is curious about this van is the 5 speed, which is rare and often hard to come by. According to the seller the rebuilt 2.1L has about 120k on it, with the odometer reading 212k. The seller does mention a few downsides, mainly 3rd gear grinding a bit, the infamous coolant light issue and some rust underneath on side. It would be wise of the seller to provide video or picture documentation of the rust spots. If it runs well and has good compression, this is is decent deal, especially considering the newer 2.1L engine and 5 speed transmission.
