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  • 1982
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  • 1983
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  • 1987
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  • 1988
    • 88 Vanagon GL
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  • 1989
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  • 1991
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  • 1984
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  • 1986
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  • 1987
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  • 1990
    • 90 Vanagon
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    • 90 Camper GL Syncro
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  • 1991
    • 91 Vanagon
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1987 
Vanagon
​Camper GL
MSRP: $19,325 - $20,100

STANDARD FEATURES


A. Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant fuel injection 
95HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
4 speed manual transmission
 
Rear wheel drive
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed radiator fan

B. Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Power assisted rack & pinion steering
 
Steel belted radial tires, size 185/80R14
14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide
Aero wheel covers

C. Exterior, body
Chrome bumpers
Dual outside mirrors
Sliding side door
Sliding side windows
Opening wing windows
Tinted glass
Electric rear window defogger
Intermittent front windshield wipers
​Pop-top roof with cargo carrier 
​Wheelbase:                96.9"
Front track:                62.4"
Rear track:                  61.8"
Length:                      179.9"
Width:                         72.6"
Height:                        80.9"
Ground clearance:      7.5"
Turning circle:            35.8 ft curb-to-curb

D. Interior
Seats four including driver
Padded instrument panel
Speedometer with trip odometer
Tachometer
Fuel level gauge
Coolant temperature gauge
Digital LCD clock
Illuminated vanity mirror
Illuminated lockable glove box
Deluxe front bucket seats with swivel feature
   and fold-down armrests

​Two passenger rear bench seat 
   
(folds into bed, cushion over engine)
Velour upholstery
Removable carpeting
​Cloth inlays in leatherette door panels​​
Cargo capacity:  40 CU FT behind rear seat (estimated)
​​​2-person bed in pop-top
110VAC outlet
Circuit breaker
Electrical cable
LPG stove
LPG tank
Sink and water storage tank
Fire extinguisher
Clothes locker / 3-door closet
​Overhead storage cabinet
Fluorescent light
Sliding privacy curtains
​Removable screen for hatch door
Skylight
LPG / 110VAC / 12VDC refrigerator
​Two store-away tables

E. Additional Information
15.9 Gallon fuel tank mounted under center of van
16 MPG EPA city estimate
18 MPG EPA highway estimate

OPTIONAL FEATURES

​3 speed automatic transmission                                      $475
  (reduces EPA MPG to 14-city, 16-hwy)
Air conditioning with outlets in rear                              $990
  (replaces overhead storage cabinet)
​AM/FM cassette radio anti-theft feature                        $595
Radio preparation with 4 speakers                                  $205
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature               $170
Power heated side rear view mirrors                               $170

Power front windows                                                            $200
Power door locks including side door and rear hatch   $200
Power Package - Mirrors, Widows, Locks                          $600
​Cruise control                                                                          $220
Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide,                                    $420
  with 205/70 R14 tires
Metallic paint                                                                           $375

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  • 1980
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  • 1982
    • 82 Vanagon L - Gas
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    • 82 Publications
  • 1983
    • 83 Vanagon L - Gas
    • 83 Vanagon L - Diesel
    • 83 Vanagon GL - Gas
    • 83 Vanagon GL - Diesel
    • 83 Camper - Gas
    • 83 Camper - Diesel
    • 83.5 Vanagon L - Water Boxer
    • 83.5 Vanagon GL - Water Boxer
    • 83.5 Camper - Water Boxer
    • 83 Publications
  • 1984
    • 84 Vanagon
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    • 84 Camper
    • 84 Wolfsburg Vanagon
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    • 84 Publications
  • 1985
    • 85 Vanagon
    • 85 Vanagon GL
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    • 85 Publications
  • 1986
    • 86 Vanagon L
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  • 1987
    • 87 Vanagon GL
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    • 87 Camper GL
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  • 1988
    • 88 Vanagon GL
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    • 88 Publications
  • 1989
    • 89 Vanagon GL
    • 89 Vanagon GL Syncro
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    • 89 Vanagon Carat
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    • 89 Publications
  • 1990
    • 90 Vanagon
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    • 90 Vanagon GL
    • 90 Camper GL
    • 90 Camper GL Syncro
    • 90 Vanagon Carat
    • 90 Vanagon Multivan
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    • 90 Publications
  • 1991
    • 91 Vanagon
    • 91 Vanagon Syncro
    • 91 Vanagon GL
    • 91 Camper GL
    • 91 Camper GL Syncro
    • 91 Vanagon Carat
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  • VW Birth Certificates
  • Future Website Plans
  • Custom Vanagon Fun