Beautiful 1989 “White Star” Wolfsburg Vanagon

Experience the joy of vintage camping with the remarkable 1989 “White Star” Wolfsburg Vanagon. This remarkable vehicle features a new engine and a stunning custom remodeled interior and exterior, providing a full-size dining setup for four and a rooftop tent/deck. Whether you’re an adventurous soul or simply wish to enjoy serene weekend getaways, this Vanagon serves as a perfect retreat.

Mechanics

The mechanics of this Vanagon have been finely tuned for a reliable and enjoyable driving experience:

• Transmission: Automatic
• Engine: Water-cooled 2.1L, completely new build as of June 2024 by Tassi in Daly City.
• Drive: Smooth and quiet, with less than 500 miles on the new engine.
• Mileage: Approximately 150-160k on the whole vehicle. The previous owner’s odometer went out around 110k.
• Clean Title: Clean title in hand and smogged.
• Body Condition: 9/10 with all original paint.
• Interior Condition: 9/10, immaculate condition for a 30+ year old vehicle.

Layout and Gear

This Vanagon’s interior is thoughtfully designed to provide comfort and utility, especially for those who love to dine and relax in style.

Dining Room

• Comfortably seats four adults, perfect for dining together.
• Solid white ash banquettes mounted onto a sturdy steel frame with comfortable denim bench cushions.
• The stylish laminate tabletop can be mounted onto the side wall of the van and reconfigured across the two banquettes to create a platform for an air mattress.
• Ample storage space under the banquettes and a removable/washable rug.
• Ceiling upholstery painted in a chic champagne-white shade, adding to the elegance.

Rooftop Configuration

• Unique rooftop deck featuring over $5,000 in upgrades.
• Fabricated using a Frontrunner roof rack kit, it offers a secure platform elevated slightly off the van for airflow.
• Vinyl liner over crossbars ensures a safe and even walking surface, complemented by an easy-to-use retractable ladder.
• The Roofnest is well-insulated with a comfortable full-sized mattress and options for blackout privacy.

“Patio” Features

• Fiama F45 retractable awning, offering a great shaded area.
• Custom bar made of solid white ash, conveniently mounts to the sliding door.
• Astroturf roll straps above the awning to maintain cleanliness inside the van.

Kitchen

• Smart cabinet design with sliding doors for easy access.
• Durable mass-loaded vinyl liner over the engine compartment helps contain noise and is easy to clean.
• Includes a charming collection of vintage enamelware, useful cooking utensils, hot/cold thermos vessels, and a classic cast iron pot.

Cockpit

• Custom center console and dash upholstery for a refined feel.
• Relocated power window switches to the center for easier access.
• Good quality stereo system built-in.
• All original seats and floor upholstery are in solid condition.

Wear and Tear

Despite being a vintage vehicle, this Vanagon remains in excellent condition. However, regular maintenance and care are important to keep it in top shape:

• The stereo may reset if you encounter a pothole.
• Minor paint chips (8-9) less than the size of a pea, with a few areas beginning to show slight rust.
• The rear bumper has seen some minor city wear.
• A few small tears in the dining upholstery have been professionally treated with upholstery paint.
• Awnings have been secured post wind issues.

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Conclusion

The 1989 “White Star” Wolfsburg Vanagon is not just a vehicle; it’s a retro home on wheels that opens up a world of exploration and adventure. With its impeccable mechanics and customized features, it stands ready for road trips and getaways. And with the support of AllCreditAuto.Loan’s partner lenders, anyone can turn this dream into reality— no matter their credit situation. Embrace the open road and create unforgettable memories in this outstanding camper van!

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Beautiful 1989 “White Star” Wolfsburg Vanagon. New engine and custom remodeled interior/exterior featuring a full-size dining room for four and rooftop tent/deck.

Mechanics:

– Transmission: Automatic
– Engine: Water-cooled 2.1L, completely new build JUNE 2024 by Tassi in Daly city. Drives well, much quieter, I’ve put less than 500 miles on this engine
– Mileage – less than 50 miles on the new engine. Somewhere in the 150-160 range on the vehicle as a whole – per previous owner odometer went out around 110k, then they put ~30k on it, I’ve had the vehicle 4 years and have put 10-12k on it.
– Clean title in hand
– Smogged
– Body Condition = 9/10, all original paint
– Interior Condition = 9/10, immaculate for a 30+ year old vehicle (front seat upholstery is original and spotless) and with custom upgrades you won’t find on any other vanagon.

Layout/Gear:

Dining Room: Comfortably seats four adults, I built this out to host dinners on during the pandemic after I had to close my restaurant.
– Solid white ash banquettes mounted onto steel frame, comfortable denim bench cushions.
– Table – cool looking laminate top, table mounts onto the side wall of the van, and can be removed and repositioned across the two banquettes to form a platform for an air mattress. The bed is a little snug for large humans, great for kids/dogs.
– Tons of storage under the banquettes, removable/washable rug.
– Ceiling wrap upholstery has been painted with champagne-white upholstery paint.

Upstairs – One of a kind rooftop configuration (over 5k in upgrades).
– Rooftop deck fabricated using a Frontrunner roof rack kit. The entire upstairs is elevated off the top of the van a few inches so wind can blow through, which helps keep the awning more stable. Vinyl liner over the crossbars to create a durable, safe and even platform to stand on or sit with a couple chairs. An easy to use retractable ladder secures onto the side.
– Roofnest – Incredible to sleep in. Well-insulated, with a very comfortable full-sized bed legit mattress. All four windows roll up for light or down for total blackout privacy. USB light, hanging garment bags. Easy to setup and break down.

“Patio”
– Fiama F45 retractable awning, great fixture.
– Custom bar made of solid white ash that mounts onto the opened sliding door.
– Astroturf roll straps above the awning and is handy for keeping the inside of the van clean

Kitchen
– Cabinet with sliding doors.
– Mass loaded vinyl liner on over engine compartment is easy to clean, super durable and also helps diffuse the engine noise a bit.
– Cooking dining gear – Lots of vintage-y enamelware, cooking utensils, assortment of hot/cold vessels/thermos. Cast iron pot. Cutting board, cleaning kit.

Cockpit
– Custom center console and dash upholstery wrap
– Relocated power window switches to center (if you’re familiar with these vehicles you know how annoying the original door switches were)
– Good stereo
– All original seat upholstery, floor upholstery and mats in solid condition. Custom-fitted dash upholstery.

Wear and Tear: This van is in excellent condition, but these vehicles do need regular check-ups and TLC.
– The stereo will reset if you hit a pothole hard enough.
– 8-9 chips in the paint, all smaller than a pea, a couple of which are starting to show a touch of rust.
– Rear bumper has some city wear on it
– There are a small few tears in the dining room upholstery that I’ve remedied with a great upholstery paint, will walk you through how to do it.
– Outer awning cartridge and rain gutter were slightly bent when the wind took the awning up over the van, no wind issues after installing the rooftop deck.




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