This 1988 Wolfsburg Vanagon recently appeared for sale on Craigslist. Amazingly, the price was only $14,500. The van has had a Subaru Legacy EJ25 boxer four engine installed as well as a fresh coat of paint. I’m not a fan of the blackout wheels with silver, but otherwise this Vanagon looks great. Click through to see more of this van and a walkthrough video.
Attaching a rear tent to your Vanagon is a fantastic idea if you’re camping. You could use it for showering, changing clothes, storing larger items outside, or simply blocking the sun. I’m sure you could come up with a few more uses for the rear Vanagon tent. What would you do with a rear tent on your Vanagon? Let me know in the comments.
Looking for larger wheels for your Vanagon? Derek Drew has a very complete post about fitting 16″ wheels on the Vanagon. The wheels he likes come off of a RV and Derek was able to get them to fit his van. Derek has posted very detailed instructions on how to get them, as well as a question and answer section about other wheels (including the GoWesty wheels). Check out Derek’s website and see if you agree. His post is long, but an interesting read. For the record, I think the GoWesty 16″ wheels are perfect.
This is a completely custom wood interior for the Vanagon. These owners obviously take pride in their van. It has a custom refrigerator, stovetop, and sink, as well as custom upholstery. These pictures came courtesy of Benplace.com which looks like a Vanagon shop in France. Click through to see more of this custom Vanagon interior.
One of the benefits of the Vanagon Westy is the passenger’s seat that swivels. Many people who have regular Vanagons would like that same functionality, and it’s not terribly difficult to accomplish. The entire project will set you back roughly $200, but will gain you maximum usable space in your van. One user from The Samba documented the process he went through to get his swivel seat installed. Click through to see how he did it.
This 1989 Vanagon Transporter Doka was seen for sale on eBay, but has since been sold. Imported from Germany, it has been completely redone and includes several hacks and mods. The original paint color was orange, but the owner decided to spray it black. The interior has been customized, and it even features a spoiler on the roof. You will notice after market side mirrors mounted very high, as well as clear/smoke turn signals. Late model Jetta wheels complete this custom Double Cab. Click through to see more pics.
We all know the Vanagon is ripe for an engine swap. We have seen engines from Subarus, Jettas, and even Fords dumped in a Vanagon. But what about a Chrysler 3.5L V6 from a 1994 Eagle Vision? That would be insanity right? Over at the Grassroots Motorsports forum, a user named Thummmper is doing exactly that. He has posted pictures of his attempt to install a very large engine under the rear seat of his Vanagon. This project is very close to insanity, but if he pulls it off he is THE MAN! Click through to see more.
Here is another Vanagon floor upgrade for you. This user went from a tile floor, to a vinyl “wood floor” and it looks great. The flooring planks are available at Home Depot. It’s called “TrafficMASTER Allure 6 in. x 36 in. Iron Wood Resilient Vinyl Plank Flooring.” If you want to full play by play, click through to see how he did it.
If you’re looking for a vehicle to take you on a serious expedition, this is the Westy for you. This Gold Vanagon Syncro is ready for any expedition you can throw at it. You can hit the road, or off road, with its high top sleeping quarters, bumper-mounted winch, spare tires, extra large fog lights, and a whole lot of extras. Click through to see this monster up close.
This is a scary hack, but if you pull it off it’s very cool. Samba user vwlovr posted his experience adding a ragtop sunroof from StreetBeat Customs to his Vanagon. He had to cut a 40×40 hole in the roof which is no small feat, but he pulled it off. SteatBeat’s website is apparently offline so I have no idea if these are still available. Click through to see how he did it.
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