1971 VW WESTFALIA-BAY WINDOW CAMPER-4SPEED-3RD SO CALIF OWNER-RESTORED-PRISTINE!
1971 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon Restored Bay Window Westfalia
THIS IS THE KIND OF EXCEPTIONALLY WELL RESTORED VW WESTFALIA ENTHUSIASTS AND COLLECTORS DREAM OF OWNING! THESE BUSES HAVE BEEN APPRECIATING LIKE CRAZY! THIS WESTFALIA IS ALL ABOUT THE DETAILS, SO READ THE ENTIRE LISTING CAREFULLY.
FOR VW BUS ENTHUSIASTS, THE WESTFALIA CERTAINLY NEEDS NO INTRODUCTION! THE 1971 WESTFALIA IS VERY SPECIAL BECAUSE IT IS CONSIDERED BY MOST TO BE THE BEST OF THE "BAY-WINDOWED" MODELS. THAT'S BECAUSE 1971 WAS THE LAST TYPE 2 WITH THE TYPE 1 UPRIGHT ENGINE, BUT THE FIRST WITH DUAL-PORT HEADS, DUAL-RELIEF CASE AND DOG-HOUSE OIL COOLER. IT WAS ALSO THE FIRST VW BUS WITH POWER DISC BRAKES THAT MADE A HUGE DIFFERENCE IN STOPPING PERFORMANCE.
THIS IS NOT JUST ANOTHER 1971 WESTFALIA! THIS PARTICULAR EXAMPLE HAS BEEN HIGHLY IMPROVED IN VARIOUS WAYS OVER STOCK. THE MOST NOTABLE ARE IN ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND HANDLING (SEE DETAILS BELOW). WHEN THE OWNER TOOK ME FOR A RIDE, I WAS AMAZED WITH THE PERFORMANCE AND THE WAY IT CORNERED! IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED MUCH-BETTER-THAN-NEW WESTFALIA THAT YOU CAN SHOW AND REALLY ENJOY DRIVING, YOU JUST FOUND IT!
THIS BEAUTIFUL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WESTY IS A DRY CLIMATE VW THAT WAS PRODUCED IN MID JULY 1971 TO THE COVETED 1971 SPECS!!!. IT WAS FIRST SOLD ON MAY 3RD 1972 BY FOUR J MOTORS IN HUNTINGTON PARK, CALIFORNIA AND WAS TITLED AS A 1972 EVEN THOUGH IT WAS ACTUALLY A 1971 MODEL. THIS WAS NOT UNUSUAL BACK THEN!
THE CURRENT OWNER, WHO HAS 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH VW'S, PURCHASED THIS WESTFALIA IN MAY 2006 BECAUSE IT WAS SUCH AN EXCELLENT STRAIGHT ORIGINAL CALIFORNIA EXAMPLE! DURING THE RESTORATION EXTRA SPECIAL ATTENTION WAS PAID TO SUCH THINGS AS INTERIOR DETAIL AND QUALITY, ENGINE BUILD & PERFORMANCE (ESTIMATED 120 HP & 145 LB FT OF TORQUE), BODY FIT, PAINT, SUSPENSION, ENGINE FIT AND ROADABILITY. CURRENTLY, THE SUSPENSION HAS ONLY 4,000 MILES ON IT AND THE ENGINE ONLY 1,500 MILES SINCE COMPLETION.
THIS PARTICULAR WESTFALIA IS SO SPECIAL THAT IT WAS FEATURED IN THE APRIL 2017 ISSUE OF HOT VWs MAGAZINE, AND THIS IS AN AWARD WINNING WESTY! THE OWNER/RESTORER HAS BUILT MANY VEHICLES. THREE WERE "FEATURE CARSâ€. TWO WERE FEATURED IN HOT VW's AND ONE WAS FEATURED ON BRITISH TELEVISION!
NO EXPENSE WAS SPARED ON THIS BEAUTIFUL RESTORATION. THIS IS TRULY AN AMAZING ONE-OF-A-KIND WESTFALIA AND IS NOW RELUCTANTLY BEING MADE AVAILABLE TO VERY LUCKY EBAY BIDDERS.
EXTERIOR
THIS WESTY IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING IN ITS FACTORY CORRECT PASTEL WHITE PAINT, "REAL" RESTORED $3,500 15" PORSCHE FUCHS ALLOY WHEELS AND NEW CANVAS POP-TOP. THE BODY IS SMOOTH AS GLASS! THE DRIVING LIGHTS AND CATALINA AWNING FINISH OFF THE LOOK NICELY. THE ORIGINAL EXTREMELY STRAIGHT BODY WAS COMPLETELY DISASSEMBLED AND "HAND-SANDEDâ€. THE BODY WAS THEN PRIMED IN EPOXY AND PAINTED WITH 2-STAGE FACTORY MATCHED CODE L90D PASTEL WHITE VALSPARPAINT, THAT INCLUDED ALL WINDOW AND DOOR JAMS. THIS VW LOOKS AS GOOD IF NOT BETTER THAN THE DAY IT LEFT THE FACTORY!
THIS IS A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF A BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED 1971 WESTFALIA! BUT THE EXTERIOR OF THISWESTFALIAIS JUST THE BEGINNING!
INTERIOR
WHEN YOU SIT DOWN INSIDE THIS WESTFALIA, IT'S LIKE BEING IN A TIME CAPSULE FROM 1971.
THE BEAUTIFUL INTERIOR RETAINS THE STOCK WESTFALIA CABINETS, TABLES, ICEBOX/SINK COMBO AND SEATS. THE REAR CUSHIONS HAVE BEEN RECOVERED IN THE ORIGINAL TAN-RUST VINYL. THE FRONT SEATS RECEIVED NEW CUSHIONS & SPRINGS AND JBUG SEAT COVERS.
THE MATCHED WOOD PANELS LOOK GREAT. THIS WESTY HAS A VANAGON-STYLE UPPER BUNK. THE FACTORY FOLDING COT AND KID'S COT ARE INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE. THE DASH IS MOSTLY STOCK, BUT THE ORIGINAL CLOCK WAS REPLACED WITH A CUSTOM MATCHING VDO TACHOMETER. THERE IS ALSO A THREE GAUGE POD BELOW THE DASH THAT CONTAINS MATCHING VDO OIL PRESSURE, CYLINDER TEMPERATURE AND OIL TEMPERATURE GAUGES. OTHER INTERIOR DETAILS INCLUDE A LONG BUGPACK BUS PERFORMANCE SHIFTER, RESTORED STEERING WHEEL, BAREFOOT THROTTLE PEDAL AND NEW RUBBER AND COCOA MATS.
ALSO INCLUDED IS A MOSQUITO NET, PORTABLE CENTER SEAT, FULL SET OF CURTAINS AND THE FACTORY GERMAN TENT IN EXCELLENT CONDITION!
THE INTERIOR OF THIS WESTFALIA IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!
***MECHANICALS, CHASSIS & SUSPENSION***
THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS ABSOLUTELY PRISTINE! THE OWNER, WANTING A BIG BOOST IN PERFORMANCE OVER THE STOCK 1600CC, YET NEEDING AN ENGINE THAT WAS RELIABLE ON LONG TRIPS, OPTED FOR A 2110CC ENGINE BASED ON A GERMAN "AD" CASE. THE CASE # IS AD266174. THE ENGINE HAS A BALANCED 82MM DRD STROKER/COUNTER-WEIGHTED CRANK WITH CHAMFERED MATCHED OIL GALLEYS, CB 5.500" RACING RODS, MAHLE 90.5MM PISTONS AND CYLINDERS WITH GRANT CAST IRON RINGS AND A CB 2235 CAMSHAFT (270º DURATION .441" LIFT) PUSHING CB LIGHTWEIGHT LIFTERS, SMITH BROTHERS 3/8" ALUMINUM PUSH RODS, GENE BERG FULL FLOW OIL PUMP SYSTEM, AND A PORSCHE 914 OIL COOLER. THE HEADS ARE A SET OF VINTAGE PAUTER MACHINE OVAL PORTS STAMPED BY "MARYâ€, AND EQUIPPED WITH 40 X 35.5MM STAINLESS STEEL VALVES AND SINGLE HEAVY DUTY SPRINGS. CARBURETION IS FROM A SET OF "REAL" WEBER 40 IDF CARBS WITH 34MM VENTURIS. IGNITION IS PROVIDED BY A BOSCH 009 DISTRIBUTOR AND BOSCH WIRES. EXHAUST EXITS THROUGH 1 1/2" AL'S HEADERS, BLACK CERAMIC COATED EXHAUST AND CUSTOM FINNED HEATER BOXES. THIS ENGINE ALSO HAS MATCHED "NO-GAP" TIN WORK AND AN AMAZING ESTIMATED 120 HP & 145 LB FT OF TORQUE!
A STAGE 1 KENNEDY PRESSURE PLATE PRESSES AGAINST A SACH'S DISC TO TRANSFER POWER TO THE ORIGINAL 4-SPEED GEARBOX THAT WAS REBUILT BY KCR TRANSMISSIONS. THE 4.57:1 RING & PINION PROVIDES IMPROVED FREEWAY DRIVING. THIS WESTY SHIFTS BEAUTIFULLY!
THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS OLD SPEED'S 2" DROP SPINDLES WITH LIGHT COIL-OVER ASSIST SPRINGS ON KYB GAS SHOCKS TO ELIMINATE THE TOO-CUSHY STOCK FRONT RIDE. THERE ARE ALSO NEW TIE RODS AND ENDS AS WELL AS DRILLED STOCK ROTORS.
THE REAR STOCK SPRING PLATES WERE MODIFIED WITH 1" DROP DOGLEGS AND FITTED WITH KYB WHITE GAS-A-JUST SHOCKS. FOR AN EVEN BIGGER IMPROVEMENT IN HANDLING, SWAY-A-WAY FRONT AND REAR SWAY BARS AND WIDE MICHELIN 205/65 R15 TIRES MOUNTED ON 15 X 6" FUCHS ALLOY WHEELS WERE INSTALLED.
THE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, CLUTCH AND BRAKES ALL OPERATE FLAWLESSLY!
THIS WESTFALIA HAS SO MANY IMPROVEMENTS AND UPGRADES OVER FACTORY THAT I WILL MOST LIKELY FORGET TO MENTION SOMETHING, BUT I'LL DO MY BEST. TAKE THE TIME TO READ ALL THESE FEATURES:
FEATURES:
New Interior
Mosquito Net
Epoxy Primer
Type 1 Engine
New Door Felt
New Ball Joints
NOS Rear Drums
VDO Temp Gauge
German "AD" Case
JBugs Seat Covers
New 009 Distributor
Drilled Front Rotors
Portable Center Seat
New Canvas Pop-Top
New Tie Rods & Ends
Porsche 914 Oil Cooler
Barefoot Throttle Pedal
NOS Front Turn Signals
Halogen H-4 Headlamps
Full Set of New Curtains
Extremely Straight Body
Power Front Disc Brakes
VDO Oil Pressure Gauge
Restored Steering Wheel
Rust Free Under Carriage
Hand Block-Sanded Body
"No-Gap" Engine Tin Work
Matched Crank Oil Galleys
New Door & Window Seals
Vanagon-Style Upper Bunk
New Spring Plate Bushings
All New Shift Rod Bushings
VDO Oil Temperature Gauge
Rear Hatch Mosquito Screen
New Linoleum in Dining Area
Finned 1.5 inch Heater Boxes
Restored Crank-Out Windows
New Seat Cushions & Springs
Black Ceramic Coated Exhaust
New Car Cover and Front Mask
New Recovered Rear Cushions
Factory Folding Cot & Kid's Cot
New Rubber & Cocoa Floor Mats
VDO Cylinder Head Temp Gauge
"Real" 40mm Weber Carburetors
Old Speed's 2" Dropped Spindles
Lightly Undercoated Undercarriage
Exterior Electrical Supply Connector
VDO Tach Installed In Clock Position
Sway-A-Way Front & Rear Sway Bars
Gene Berg Full Flow Oil Pump System
Factory Matched Interior Wood Panels
Catalina Awning w/ Extra Vinyl Awning
KCR Built Freeway Flyer Transmission
Cleaned & Greased Window Regulators
New Front Coil-Over Assist KYB Shocks
All Locks Keyed Alike Except Glove Box
Original California "Blue" License Plates
Estimated 120 HP & 140 LB FT of Torque
New KYB White Gas-A-Just Rear Shocks
Excellent Factory German Tent w/ Manual
New Long Bugpack Bus Performance Shifter
Vintage Pauter 40x35 Heads Stamped "Maryâ€
New Driving Lights w/ Lighted Porsche Switch
"Real" 1970's 15x6 Porsche Fuchs Alloy Wheels
Factory Service Manual w/ Dealer Service Stamps
Near New 205/65 R15 Michelin Primacy MXV4 Tires
NOS 1970's "Keep on Buggin" License Plate Frames
Factory Code L90D Pastel White Valspar 2-Stage Paint
Stock Westfalia Cabinets, tables, icebox/sink combo & Seats
Specially Rebuilt & Balanced 2110cc Engine (See details below)
VIN CODES:
VIN#2312265256
=Type 2
=KombiSliding Door Right, Left Hand Drive
=Year 1971
2265256=Serial Number
TRIM TAG CODES:
=1971
=Type 2
265 256=Serial Number
518= Campmobile: Opening in Roof w/ Reinforcement for Westfalia Pop-Up Roof
697=Continental Tires
7566=Temp Number for Production Planning
507=Vent Wings in Cab Doors
517=Factory Prepared for Campmobile Interior
A02=USA Specifications
P32=Additional Tent for Westfalia
523926=Pastel White Paint
29 2=Exact Meaning Unknown
UK=Exact Meaning Unknown
2310 21=Exact Meaning Unknown
Included in the Unknown codes above are:
Planned Production Date July 13, 1971, Type 1 (AE) 1584cc 37kw (50 bhp DIN) Engine, Manual 4-Speed Gear Box
THIS IS ONE EXTREMELY IMPRESSIVE VW BUS AND FAR BETTER THAN WHEN NEW!!!
WORDS JUST DO NOT EVEN COME CLOSE TO DESCRIBING THE TRUE ESSENCE OF THIS INCREDIBLE COSMETIC AND MECHANICAL WORK OF ART!THE LIST OF UPGRADES, TIME, ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND COST THAT WENT INTO CREATING THIS AMAZING "SURF-CULTURE" WESTY IS EXTENSIVE! ALL THE PARTS AND MODIFICATIONS COME TOGETHER BEAUTIFULLY TO PRODUCE A WESTY THAT IS TRULY BETTER THAN NEW! AS I STATED EARLIER, IT'S ALL ABOUT THE DETAILS FROM THE WAY THE CURTAINS SLIDE, MINIMIZING RATTLES AND WIND NOISE TO THE WAY THIS WESTY LOOKS, DRIVES, PERFORMS AND HANDLES!
THE BEAUTY OF DESIGN COUPLED WITH THE ENGINEERING, PERFORMANCE AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL THAT MAKES THIS VW WESTFALIA THE INCREDIBLE AUTOMOBILE IT IS, CANNOT BE DESCRIBED IN WORDS. IT IS, SIMPLY STATED, SOMETHING THAT MUST BE EXPERIENCED!
IF YOU ARE A VW WESTFALIA ENTHUSIAST, YOU REALLY MUST HAVE THIS AMAZING ONE-OF-A-KIND TROPHY-WINNING VW WESTFALIA THAT WILL GIVE YOU YEARS OF DRIVING PLEASURE AND IMMENSE PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP!
THIS WESTFALIA WILL PLEASE EVEN THE MOST DISCRIMINATING BUYER!
I HAVE MANY MORE PHOTOS, SO JUST ASK IF THERE IS SOMETHING YOU NEED TO SEE THAT ISN'T SHOWN.
See my (587) 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACKS and
BID WITH CONFIDENCE!
BID TO WIN!
NO DISAPPOINTMENTS!
Vehicle Condition:
THIS 1971 VW WESTFALIA IS IN ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT MECHANICAL AND COSMETIC CONDITION!THERE'S NOT MUCH MORE THAT CAN BE SAID EXCEPT THIS ISAS-GOOD-AS-IT-GETS!!!
Even though this 1971 Westfalia is as near perfect as can be, the pop-top has two very small holes where it was pinched by the hinge. There are a few tiny holes in the tent front screen. There is a very thin crack in the table overhead light lens.There is a repair to the padded dash between the windshield and the left side of the grab bar, and above the cigarette lighter. The rear window defroster connection is good but it does not heat up adequately. The glass is original except for the windshield. That and the fact the butter dish in the photos is not included is about it!
We do not know for sure that the odometer reading represents the total miles on this vehicle.
Terms ofSale
BIDS ARE BINDING. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK THEM PRIOR TO BIDDING.
A 25% DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED IN THE FORM OF CASHIERS CHECK OR WIRE TRANSFER WITHIN 72 HOURS OF THE CLOSE OF BIDDING. THE REMAINING BALANCE IS DUE IN THE FORM OF CASHIERS CHECK OR WIRE TRANSFER WITHIN7 DAYS OF THE CLOSE OF BIDDING.
THE VEHICLE IS LOCATED ABOUT 150 MILES AWAY FROM MY LOCATION INWEST HILLS,CA. THE SELLER WILL GLADLY MAKE THE VEHICLE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. SELLER IS WILLING TO ASSIST WINNING BIDDER IN MAKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR DELIVERY. HOWEVER, ALL COSTS FOR TRANSPORT & DELIVERY ARE TO BE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE SHIPPER BY THE WINNING BIDDER.
I AM LISTING THIS BEAUTIFUL 1971 VW WESTFALIA FOR ITS PRIVATEOWNER! THE VEHICLE IS LOCATED IN CALIFORNIA AND WILL BE SHIPPED FROM THAT LOCATION. TITLE WILL BE TRANSFERRED DIRECTLY FROM THE OWNER TO THE WINNER OF THIS AUCTION. I WILL DO WHATEVER I CAN TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND TROUBLE FREE TRANSACTION. EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ACCURATELY DESCRIBE THIS VEHICLE AND DISCLOSE ANY KNOWN DEFECTS. THIS VEHICLE IS SOLD "AS-ISâ€. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO HAVE INSPECTED OR TO HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE INSPECTED BY A THIRD PARTY, TO HAVE SATISFIED HIMSELF/HERSELF AS TO THE CONDITION AND VALUE, AND TO BID BASED SOLELY UPON THAT JUDGMENT. I ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY UNINTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR REPAIRS THAT MAY BE NEEDED.
Seller reserves the right to end this auction early due to prior sale. Bidders with Zero or Negative feedbacks must contact me by telephone or email to discuss your intentions and ability to pay for the car if you are the winning bidder. If you do not contact me, I reserve the right to cancel your bid without notice.
Please do not ask the reserve price, simply bid what you are comfortable with.
Your winning bid is a contract to purchase the vehicle, not a "come, look, and negotiate." This is a serious auction for serious buyers only. By placing a bid, you are agreeing to these terms of sale.
Winning bidder must communicate with Seller within 24 hours of the end of auction to make arrangements to complete transaction. If no contact is made, I reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next highest bidder, or sell it otherwise.
If you are not comfortable with these terms, DO NOT BID!
THIS VEHICLE IS LOCATED IN CALIFORNIA AND IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VEHICLE,EMAIL OR CALL STEVE:
Stevekr2000@aol.com
(818) 340-4700
All questions will be gladly answered!
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VEHICLE MAY BE FINANCED THROUGH JJ BEST CLASSIC CAR FINANCE. YOU CAN OWN AND ENJOY YOUR DREAM CAR TODAY AND PAY IT OFF OVER TIME!
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- Make: Volkswagen
- Model: Bus/Vanagon
- SubModel: Restored Bay Window Westfalia
- Type: Van Camper
- Trim: Restored Bay Window Westfalia
- Year: 1971
- Mileage: 27,516
- VIN: 2312265256
- Color: Pastel White
- Engine size: Specially Rebuilt & Balanced Restored Bay Window W
- Number of cylinders: 4
- Power options: Power Front Disc Brakes
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
- Drive type: RWD
- Interior color: Camel/Tan
- Drive side: Left-hand drive
- Options: Mosquito Net, VDO Temp Gauge, JBugs Seat Covers, New 009 Distributor, Portable Center Seat, New Canvas Pop-Top, Porsche 914 Oil Cooler, Barefoot Throttle Pedal, New Tie Rods & Ends, NOS Front Turn Signals, Halogen H-4 Headlamps, Full Set of New Curtains, VDO Oil Pressure Gauge, Restored Steering Wheel
- Vehicle Title: Clear Want to buy? Contact seller!
