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'87 
Vanagon GL
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Wolfsburg Limited Edition
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MSRP: $17,635    *

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 with lower ride height
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
Paint choices: Wolfram Grey Metalic & Vesuve Grey Metalic
Wolfsburg Limited Edition emblems on front fenders (white)
​Power heated side rear view mirrors matching body color
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Sliding side door
Sliding side windows
Opening wing windows
Tinted glass
Electric rear window defogger
Intermittent front windshield wipers
​Rear window wiper with intermittent feature
 
​​Metallic grey urethane bumpers
Front spoiler with brake cooling inlets
​Wheelbase:                96.9"
Front track:                62.4"
Rear track:                  61.8"
Length:                      179.9"
Width:                         72.6"
Height:                        75.9"
Ground clearance:      6.3"
Turning circle:            35.8 ft curb-to-curb

D. Interior
Seats seven 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 fold-down adjustable armrests
​Two rear-facing, removable seats behind front bucket seats
Storage trays between front seats & rear-facing seats
​Folding side table 
​​Three passenger rear bench seat with 3 headrests & Weekender 

     Package (seat folds into bed, cushion over engine)
Fluorescent light
Snap-in privacy curtains
5 cupholders
Light Grey velour upholstery - small pinstripe pattern
​Full carpeting
Deluxe door panels with velour top and vinyl bottom
Cargo capacity:
​    49.7 CU FT behind rear seat
    92.9 CU FT rear seat down
    201  CU FT rear seat down, rear-facing seats removed
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E. Additional Information
15.9 Gallon fuel tank mounted under center of van
16 MPG EPA city estimate
18 MPG EPA highway estimate
​Power door locks including side door and rear hatch
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OPTIONAL FEATURES

​3 speed automatic transmission                                      $475
  (reduces EPA MPG to 14-city, 16-hwy)
Air conditioning with outlets in front & rear                  $990
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature               $595
Radio preparation with 4 speakers                                  $205
Power front windows                                                         $200
​​Cruise control                                                                       $220
Alloy wheels                                                                          $420
     5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide, with 205/70 R14 tires
* Note:  MSRP for this model as reported from www.VehicleHistory.com.  Not confirmed with actual window sticker.

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