50,100 Original Miles
Manual Transmission
2.1L 4 Cyl
90 hp @ 4800 RPM*
117 lb/ft torque @ 3200 RPM*
Capable 0-60 MPH: 16.8 seconds
Top Speed: 85 MPH
*Base Price in 1987: $20,420
*Seller Asking:
$43,900
Fast Facts:
- The 4spd manual has about a 10mph higher top speed than the 3spd automatic
- At 96 inches, Vanagons feature a small wheelbase for their size. This does wonders for the turning radius and maneuverability around tight spots
- Despite having the engine and transaxle at the rear, the Vanagon has a near 50/50 weight distribution on the road. This is due to the weight of the driver (and passengers) upfront, as well as the large front disc brakes
- Locating the engine in the back has other benefits. There is more legroom and headroom for passengers up front, less engine noise in the driver’s ears, and there’s no hood to see over (improving visibility). Placing the engine over the rear wheels also improves traction – helpful when on the trails
- It may not look like it, but the exterior shape has been aerodynamically optimized. Since VW owned the largest automotive wind tunnel in Europe at the time, it was used to bring the Vanagon’s drag coefficient down to .44 (vs .50 for other full-size vans)
- The wind tunnel testing is also responsible for the Vanagon’s highly efficient ventilation system, which includes front vent windows, sliding side windows, louvers in the ceiling, and more
Key Model Year Changes:
- Final year of Wolfgram Grey. This color was only available in 1986 and 1987
- Final year of the small steel bumpers, which were replaced with big fiberglass bumpers in the following year (1988)
- 1986-1991 Vanagons are generally grouped together when comparing MY differences between all the Vanagons. These years can be distinguished by their square headlights (vs the previous round headlights)
- These years featured the water-cooled 2.1L, which is the biggest engine ever put in a Vanagon (resulting in its highest HP rating). The block features an updated #1 main bearing design compared to the previous years
- One of the more appreciated features of this generation is the updated cooling system, which was simpler, had fewer parts, easier to maintain, and was better at keeping air out
- ’86 and ’87 had small steel chrome bumpers (vs the big fiberglass bumpers on ’88-’91)
- ’88-’91 included an extra duct at the back of the rear side windows, for extra ventilation
Seller Notes:
- 50k original miles
- Wolfgram Grey
- One owner
- 4spd
- All stock
- Rust free minus a couple very minor surface rust spots
- A/C was converted back in 2005
- Radio works as does all the camping equipment which looks as though it has hardly every been used
- The bug screen and all window treatments are in nice unworn condition
- Interior is very nice
- Just had the axle shafts and steering rack switched out w/ fluid service
- Clean Carfax
- Original owners manuals and keys
- Starts easy, idles instantly and goes down the road as it should
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*SAE rated from factory. May not reflect current output.
*Performance numbers pulled from either the factory brochure or reputable automotive road tests.
*Base price when new does not reflect original MSRP of this particular car, nor does it reflect what the original owner paid for it.
*Advertised price at time of posting. Sellers can raise or lower prices on their original ad at any time. Click on the original ad to view current price/availability.
*Performance numbers pulled from either the factory brochure or reputable automotive road tests.
*Base price when new does not reflect original MSRP of this particular car, nor does it reflect what the original owner paid for it.
*Advertised price at time of posting. Sellers can raise or lower prices on their original ad at any time. Click on the original ad to view current price/availability.
Mileage Disclaimer: NOC has not confirmed if the mileage stated by the seller is true and accurate. It is up to the buyer to verify these claims. Vehicle history reports, service records stating mileage, and even inspections of odometer tampering are recommended.
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