1991 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Syncro

I’ve spent quite a few recent posts examining alternatives to my dream life-machine, a VW Westy Syncro. We’ve seen G-Wagens and O309s, to Mogs and Pinzgauers, and even two-wheel drive Westys, all looking for a go-and-live anywhere megavan. The reason I’ve spent so much time looking at these other options is that while $15k for a 70s 4×4 seems significant, $65k for a 1991 Volkswagen seems UTTERLY BONKERS. And that’s not even the top of the Sycnro Westy market! But alas, if you had an extra $50k to spend on a Mog after you spent $15k, you could probably make it pretty fricking awesome. It’d be on off-the-wall choice, but you still wouldn’t get your card to the cool-kid club, which is stingily only handed out to Vanagon owners whose vans also have name-brand pop-tops and transfer cases. But like the 911 or a Ferrari, there’s a reason for the ever-building legend of the “right ones.”

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Year: 1991
Model: Vanagon Westfalia Syncro
Engine: 2.1 liter inline-4
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 231k on chassis, 13k on engine
Price: $65,000 Buy It Now

1991 Westfalia Syncro Full Camper. If your looking for really clean Syncro you found it…please see list below of upgraded additions, as well repair work that has taken place over the last couple years. The only reason I’m selling it am moving out of USA so don’t miss out on a great opportunity to own this fully loaded 1991 Syncro. i spent over $28,000 in the van i have all the documents,has a german 16 inch alloy wheels , it has always been garaged. YOU MUST SEE!
Miles – 231K overall, 13Kon new 2.1 NEW ENGINE $5200.OO
Ext Color – Silver metallic
Int Color – Light Gray
This Syncro has been awesome , several complements every day.

Below are the upgrades repairs
FROM GOWESTY,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

GVW-SAG-BLK: South African 4-Headlight Grill Kit [Vanagon] (Outer Lens: No, thanks!; Emblem Color: Black) 1 $899.95 $899.95
BUMPER-SET: GoWesty Plate Steel Bumper Set [Vanagon] 1 $699.95 $699.95
HILIFT-HITCH-MOUNT: Hi-Lift Jack Hitch Mount 1 $34.95 $34.95 199.95
GVW-HITCH-FRONT: Front Mounted 2″ Hitch Receiver for GoWesty Plate Steel Bumper 1 $179.95 $179.95
BUMPER-REAR-HITCH: Optional Hitch for GoWesty Plate Steel Bumpers 1 $149.95 $149.95
VANO-SWING-ARM: Bumper Mounted Swing Away System 2 $249.95 $499.90
VANO-SWING-TIRE: Tire Carrier Accessory for GoWesty Swing Away 1 $99.95 $99.95
VANO-SWING-TRAY: Tray Accessory for GoWesty Swing Away System 1 $129.95 $129.95
GVW-SKIDPLATE: Steel Skid Plate [Vanagon] 1 $159.95 $159.95
GVW-141-142: Smoked Front Turn Signal Lens (Pair) [Vanagon] 1 $34.95 $34.95
GVW-111-112: Smoked Tail Light Lens (Pair) [Vanagon] 1 $149.95 $149.95
253-069-183A: P-Trap Sink Drain Kit [Vanagon/Canadian EVC] 1 $12.95 $12.95
255-070-805: Pump, H2O inside tank (submergible) [Vanagon/Eurovan Westfalia] 1 $29.95 $29.95
ENDCAP-123A-KIT: Bumper End Cap Kit [Vanagon] (Side: Front left OR rear right) 1 $110.95 $110.95
ENDCAP-124A-KIT: Bumper End Cap Kit [Vanagon] (Side: Front right OR rear left) 1 $110.95 $110.95
WHEELSPACER-08: Wheel Spacer, Aluminum (Thickness: 8mm) 4 $4.95 $19.80
GVW-STUDS/SPACERS: Wheel Stud and Spacer Kit [2WD/4WD Vanagon] 1 $24.95 $24.95
255-601-139AM: Bolt for Alloy Wheel [Aftermarket] 10 $2.95 $29.50
GVW-SAG-BLK: South African 4-Headlight Grill Kit [Vanagon] (Outer Lens: No, thanks!; Emblem Color: Black) 1 $399.95 $399.95
4WD-SPRING-REAR-1.5: GoWesty Rear Springs – Pair [4WD Vanagon] (Spring Type: 1.5″ Lift) 2 $599.95 $599.95
GVW-231-500: Plain U-Channel Trim w/o Seal 20 $0.95 $19.00
GVW-231-720: Aftermarket Poptop & Luggage Rack Seal Kit [Vanagon] 1 $79.95 $79.95
255-070-802H: Water Tank Cap [Club Joker Westfalia] 1 $9.95 $9.95
CUP-002-GY: Folding Cup Holder (Black/Gray) (Color: Gray) 2 $9.95 $19.90

We often see people who have put a lot of work into a car list how much they’ve spent so they can undercut that amount by a bit to swing the seller. Only with Westies do you see someone say “I’ve spent $28k on this, so give me 65!” Holy moly. If you want the ultimate camper van though, this is it, and thus it commands that kind of premium. I would actually prefer the stock wheels (the spare reminded me how sweet they are), but other than that it has everything: good accessories, new engine, South African lights, etc. We’ve seen these go for over $100k, so I guess at least it’s cheaper than that?

-NR