This Westie makes a great starter van, traveling workhorse, or canvas for modification. It’s been inspected, updated and maintained by Transporter Werks, with a great array of ‘standard’ Vanagon upgrades already installed. Combined with a well-maintained powertrain, refreshed suspension, and a clean, solid interior – this van is ready for a road trip. 

Specifications

  Original 2.1L waterboxer engine gave out around 145,000 miles and was replaced with a GoWesty 2450cc motor, installed by WestyWorks, one of the best in the business out of San Luis Obispo, CA. Owner has all invoices and records.

Recent Work & Upgrades 
– Brand new transmission
– Major suspension overhaul (bushings, shocks, alignment, and more)
– Extensive mechanical and electrical refresh, sound system upgrades
– Interior updates and refinements, tons of small touches throughout 
– New battery, auxiliary battery kit
– Full systems inspection with everything in great working order
– Fresh fluids, belts, and tune-up
– Working AC

History & Extras
– GoWesty 2450 engine (30k miles since install)
– Stainless steel coolant pipes and expansion tank, full cooling system overhaul
– New Propane Tank
– GoWesty steel bumpers with swing away
– Yakima roof rack setup (Thule box can be included at the right price)
– Upgraded gauge cluster
– Solar charger
– Fridge delete with Engel fridge
– Exterior LED light kit
– New skylight
– Big-brake kit
– Fiamma F45 awning
– 5″ x 16” steelies
– Heavy duty truck mirrors
– Stainless exhaust
– Camper setup in good condition: pop-top, stove, sink, fridge all functional
– South African 4 headlight grille kit w/ LED headlights
– Clean, comfortable, and road-ready

There is some rust in all the usual places. This van hasn’t been driven in snow / salt. Rust will need attention sometime down the line, but will make a great driver for years to come.

From the owner~

Old Blue is up for sale.
She’s been around the country more times than I can count — taken me to the most beautiful corners of the map, and created more stories than I could ever fit into a post. But life happens, and as much as I thought I was buying myself another five years in Old Blue (she just got 20k in upgrades), it’s time to pass her along to someone who’ll keep the adventures rolling.
I’ve owned this van for over 10 years. Found her in Florida — she was originally owned by the guy behind Bing Surfboards — and after months of searching for the perfect camper, I knew right away this was the one. She’s been my home on wheels, my festival rig, and my escape pod ever since.

She’s not just a van — she’s a chapter of my life. And as much as I’d love to keep her parked in the driveway forever, she deserves to be out there doing what she was built for. If you’re looking for a van that you can (more or less) get in and drive around the country tomorrow, this is the one.