1990 VANAGON - 2.1L M/T

Vintage Volkswagen camper van with a pop-up roof parked on a grassy area during sunrise or sunset, with trees and a fence in the background.

Meet Wes Vanderson — a hardy 1990 Vanagon Westfalia with personality and proven grit.

Unlike the filmmaker he’s named after, Wes doesn’t worry about framing shots — he’s more interested in climbing mountain passes. This manual 4-speed Westy with stock internals has confidently handled the Coquihalla, proving it’s built for real roads, not just campgrounds.

Capable and full of character, Wes is ready for his next adventure.

OWNER ASKING PRICE: $20000

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A vintage Volkswagen Vanagon with a pop-up roof parked on a grassy field during sunrise or sunset.

THE FANTASTIC
ADVENTURES OF
WES VANDERSON

Directed by Radiomud

THE NITTY GRITTY

ENGINE/TRANS

  • Kilometers: 304487km

  • 2.1L Wasserboxer (Stock)

    • History of rebuild from 1st owner.

    • Compression Check:

      • Cyl. 3 - 105 PSI | Cyl. 1 - 100 PSI

      • Cyl. 4 - 137 PSI | Cyl. 2 - 130 PSI

    • All original cooling system. Main transfer pipes are plastic, recommend upgrade to stainless steel in the future.

  • 4-Speed Manual Transmission

    • Shifts well, but has whine in final drive. Recommend transmission rebuild in future.

FUEL SYSTEM

  • Fuel system: Stock

  • Engine Bay Fuel Lines: Recently replaced.

  • Fuel Tank: Recently resealed.

EXHAUST

  • Exhaust: Stock - Good Condition

BODY

  • Paint: Body has been painted, has some rust present.

BRAKES

  • Front Brakes: Stock - 8mm Pad Life

  • Rear Brakes: Stock Drum - 7mm Shoe Life

  • Brake Hoses/Hardlines: Good Condition

  • Recent fluid flush, brake system in good working order.

SUSPENSION

  • Front End Bushings: Radius rod bushings cracked, recommend replacing in future.

  • Shocks/Springs: Original - Good Condition

  • Rear Spring Mounts: Original - Good Condition

TIRES & WHEELS

  • Tires: 14” Continental Vanco (7-8mm)

  • Wheels: 14” Steel

INTERIOR

  • Interior Colour: Grey

  • Stereo: Aftermarket CD

  • Curtains: Original - Good Condition

OUTFITTING/CAMPING

  • Roof Rack: Two Rack

  • Awning: Shady Boy Awning

  • Fridge: Operational

  • Screens for Side & Rear

  • GoWesty Rainfly

ADDITIONAL NOTES

  • 3rd owner - owned since 2019.

  • Transmission mount should be replaced during rebuild.

  • Original Keys