1985 Volkswagen Vanagon VIN WV2ZB0257FH037679 History Records



# Car ID 2903145 Internal Car Identification Number
Make Volkswagen The name of car manufacturer
Model Vanagon Model of a car
Trim Camper Passenger Van Car Trim
Production Year 1985 The year of production
Wheel System Rear-Wheel Drive Type of Wheel System
Body Type Van Body Type of the vehicle. Like Convertible, Hatchback, Sedan, etc.
Maximum Seating 7 seats Total number of seats available.
Transmission 4-Speed Manual Type of Transmission: detailed description
Engine Type H4 The engine configuration. Eg: I4, V6, etc.
Engine Displacement 1900.0 The measure of the cylinder volume swept by all of the pistons
Fuel Type Gasoline Dominant type of fuel ingested by the vehicle.
Fuel Tank Volume -- Fuel tank's filling capacity in gallons
Wheelbase 96.8 in Wheelbase in inches
Width 72 in Width in inches
Height 77 in Height in inches
Back Legroom -- Back Legroom in inches
Power 82 hp @ 4,800 RPM Power and RPM produced by an engine.
Torque 105 lb-ft @ 2,600 RPM Torque produced by an engine.
Horsepower 82.0 Horsepower is the power produced by an engine.
City Fuel Economy 16.0 Fuel economy in city traffic in km per litre
Highway Fuel Economy 18.0 Fuel economy in highway traffic in km per litre
Listing Color BROWN   Dominant color group from the exterior color.
Exterior Color Beige Exterior dominant color of the vehicle
Interior Color Brown (Beige) Interior dominant color of the vehicle
Is New False If True means the vehicle was launched less than 2 years before 2020.
Owners Counter of previous owners
Salvage False Shows if a car was salvaged
Theft Title False Shows if a car was previously stolen
Has Accidents False Shows if a car had accidents in the past
Frame Damaged False Shows if a car has damaged frame
Days On Market 67 The number of days a car is on the market
City Ventura City where vehicle has recently been located
Dealer ZIP 93001 ZIP code of a dealer
Seller Milpas Motors Auto Gallery The entity name selling a car
Seller Rating 4.8        The rating of a car seller
Mileage 42700.0 mi. Mileage of a vehicle
Price US$ 42995.0 Last price of a vehicle in US$
URL Volkswagen Vanagon VIN decoder Get more info about the car.
VIN WV2ZB0257FH037679 Vehicle Identification Number is a unique encoded string for every vehicle.


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Additional Description: 1985 VW Westfalia. Camper Van. One family owned for a majority of its life. Only 42700 miles in wonderful original condition. Just serviced and ready for the next adventure. The following is an independent drivers review of this vehicle: Volkswagen Vanagon camper 1985 ? A social camper for leisurely weekends, ? Nice interior with all amenities, ? Will take you almost anywhere, but not very rapidly, ? A serious collectors vehicle. VWs Vanagons (sometimes called Eurovans) have become a cult, with prices to match. They have a reputation as somewhat dull workhorses, but their simple, well-finished interiors appeal strongly to weekenders, doubling, with the middle seat, as people carriers during the work week. Early VW Campers were dull, slow-moving beasts, although they were tough and reliable. The water-cooled 4-cylinder powerplant generated 83 horsepower, a modest amount indeed, but no one expects you to break speed records, so its fine. Add rack and pinion steering, manual transmission, and power-assisted front brakes, and youre ready for most things. But dont be in a hurry. Thats not the point! You sit high above the road, so much so that youll probably have to use the handy grip handle and step to swing yourself into the drivers seat. Before driving off, I took a good look around. The Westfalia camper comes with a pop-up roof, a tent, a propane stove and small fridge, also a kitchen cabinet and sink, set on the left side of the cabin behind the driver. Both the driver and passenger seats are quite comfortable, especially for a couple on a longer journeythe seats recline if you so desire when camping. The driving position with its unusual steering column takes some getting used to, but the learning curve is short. The main cabin is accessed through a side door on the passengers side and is a sociable place, with a folding table and seats for four. The rear seats folds into a commodious 6-foot bed. All rather cramped by American RV standards, but fine if you plan to eat and spend most of your time outside. Or you can sit inside and picnic, or just have a few drinks with friends. I would describe it as a mobile social place. You churn through traffic in fine style, with excellent visibility, especially to the front, but you find yourself using the gears a great deal, especially second and third in traffic. The brakes are excellent for a vehicle of this vintage. On the freeway, the Vanagon settles down for a pretty smooth ride, especially if youre carrying several people or a load. On country roads, you swing along to the accompaniment of the quite busy engine. Cornering is obviously a matter of careful judgment of your entry speed using the brakes, but the pickup is surprisingly prompt. The steering is nicely weighted and quite sensitive. You dont corner at speed, as the Vanagon tends to lean, but one wouldnt expect you to anyhow, this being a van, not a sedan. Unlike todays automobiles, you need to think about the gears and use them judiciously to get the best out of the camper. On my favorite mountain road, I found myself spending a lot of time in second, which is the most flexible gear in the box. Third is excellent in traffic. But the box is a VW box, so its excellent. Change changes are deliberate, not rapid, which is actually ideal for a vehicle like this one. This is an ideal conveyance for a leisurely exploration of country roads or Highway 1 between San Simeon and Big Sur. Youll find yourself with a lot more time to admire the scenery than you would in many of todays more rapid campers. I enjoyed the Vanagon, having owned a much earlier version many years ago, which I drove through western Europe. This is very much a camper for either people on a nostalgia trip to recall earlier, less hurried vacations, or for young couples out for an adventure that is weeks, even months, long. Think of it also as a weekend conveyance, but it has one great strength.Front Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Clock, Gauge - Tachometer, Wheel Diameter - 14 Inch, Front Wipers - Intermittent, Roof Rack, Tinted Glass, Window Defogger - Rear, Front Seat Type - Captains Chairs, Upholstery - Cloth


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