Custom 18-window Vanagon

Including the wind wings, stock Vanagons have ten windows.  Someone decided investing in additional windows and strange trim for a Vanagon was a better idea than finding a real Type 2.  Admittedly, I can see how multi-window T2 auction prices might drive one to do this, these days.

In addition to the windows, this one also has strange molding added on to imitate Type 2 and its grill has been removed.  This likely means it zero air through the vents, so defrosting is unlikely, but the top probably doesn’t allow much of a temp or humidity delta vs. the outside, anyway.  Also, this air cooled model probably never heated well in the first place.  It’s a good thing this is air cooled, as it means the seller didn’t remove its sole source of engine cooling.  Bottom line: this is an oddity looking for just the right second (?) owner – someone at least as strange as the seller.

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Los Angeles, CA
$3,650 with 54 bids
Update: SOLD for $14,402 with 99 bids!!!

Is there any chance in hell this top doesn’t leak??

Debadged rear makes for a sporty appearance?  Blend in with every debadged, small-engine BMW on the road!

Custom touches, such as dash color (oddly including badge from the exterior) and door panels blend strangely with bone stock lower dash and control.  To each his own.  Interestingly, the color combo makes this 80s beast look like it came straight out of 1974.

The interior looks set for an OSU tailgate party!

Engine appears to be unmolested.

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You are bidding on an 1982 Custom 18 Window Deluxe Vanagon, “One of a kind” This bus has a fresh coat of paint on it’s original paint, never in an accident and very little bond, the front end has been custom make to resemble the earlier split window with deluxe trim and stainless steel emblem adapted. The custom made canvas retractable sunroof is of the largest iv seen and the sky lights are made of 1/4″ plexie. The interior is all new with a custom limousine seating in the rear, New carpet and large cargo area, the dash has been painted to give the feel of the earlier splity. The engine has been rebuilt and is a strong runner, the transmission shits like new, brakes fantastic, steers fantastic, suspensions still feels like brand new, i do believe the miles to be true. This bus experience is wonderful and very safe to drive, a daily drive for sure. Tires are 90% or more with a brand new Kenwood stereo iPod  dock. Very nice car, everything works. have any questions call mark xxx