2.3L-Powered 1984 Volkswagen Westfalia Wolfsburg Edition 4-Speed

Description

Built by Westfalia under direct contract for Volkswagen, the Vanagon Westfalia combined a fully equipped camper interior with the practicality of a family hauler in a package that has cultivated one of the most devoted followings in the collector van market. The 1984 model year brought a significant milestone with the introduction of the water-cooled Wasserboxer flat-four replacing the earlier air-cooled unit, and the Wolfsburg Edition sat at the top of the range as the fully-optioned configuration.

This example is finished in beige metallic and tan two-tone with beige upholstery and has been repowered with a 2.3-liter flat-four engine sourced from GoWesty, installed in November 2021, alongside a mechanical refresh highlighted below. Additional work performed in 2025 included a replacement power steering rack, various switches, horn, and new laminate flooring.

The van's mini-fridge space has been converted to storage, and additional modifications include 16” Mercedes-Benz-style alloy wheels, an aftermarket CD radio and speakers, auxiliary rear light, and a rear tow bar.

This 1984 Volkswagen Westfalia is now offered with a clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report and clean New Mexico title.

Highlights

• Finished in beige metallic and tan with beige upholstery

• Camping amenities, pop-up roof, and upper sleeping bunk

• Repowered by a 2.3L flat-four engine from GoWesty

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Factory Equipment

• Dual 12-volt battery system

• 4-speed manual transaxle

• Power-assisted front disc brakes, rear drums

• Rear-hinged Westralia top

• Swivel front captain’s chairs

• Fold out table and rear bench seat

• Kitchenette with storage compartments

• Stainless steel sink and stove

Modifications

• GoWesty-sourced 2.3L flat-four engine

• 16” Mercedes-Benz-style alloy wheels

• Aftermarket CD radio and speakers

• Mini-fridge space converted to storage

• Dashboard cover

• Auxiliary rear light

• Rear tow bar

Servicing & Documentation

• The following servicing is said to have been performed in 2025:

  • Power steering rack replaced

  • Various switches replaced

  • Horn replaced

  • Laminate flooring installed

• November 2021 (see gallery for full details):

  • 2.3L engine installed from GoWesty

  • Various cooling system components replaced

  • Various fuel system components replaced

  • Front wheel bearings, brake rotors, and pads replaced

  • Rear brake cylinders and shoes replaced

  • Transmission main shaft replaced

  • CV axle shafts rebuilt

  • Front windshield replaced

  • Auxilary battery replaced

• Douglas Touring A/S tires with 2024 date codes

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Known Imperfections

• Cosmetic imperfections as shown in the gallery

• From the seller:

  • “Minor misfiring on long voyages, suspect an overheated ignition coil.”

  • “Pop-up canvas is torn and must be replaced (we have the replacement canvas, which will be included in sale).”

  • “Check valve on RV water hookup & foot-operated switch for water pump to the sink need to be replaced.”

  • “The air conditioning is currently not functional and will require a new belt.”

Ownership History

From the seller, “I purchased the van in March of 2025 from a private seller in Ruidoso, NM. The seller had purchased it from a man in Oregon (the original owner), and upon purchase he had the engine replaced along with many of the van's mechanical components and had the exterior detailed.  

When my family purchased the van, we drove her to the Port of Long Beach and shipped her to the Big Island of Hawaii. My wife and two-year-old son and myself lived and camped out of the van on the Big Island for seven months, mostly in the dry pastures and black sand beaches of the South Point region. We shipped the van back to New Mexico in November of 2025, and since then she's been dwelling on our family homestead in the mountains.

While we were in Hawaii, she was under the care of a veteran Westy mechanic, who proclaimed that our van ran more smoothly and more beautifully than many Westies he had worked on in over 40 years as a VW mechanic, including newer models from the 1990s!”

Additional Information

This vehicle currently has a loan, which the seller will pay off to transfer ownership to the winning bidder.