This is a 1990 Volkswagen Vanagan Carat, Weekender package (the rear seat folds down into a bed). Original features included: 5-Speed manual transmission, power windows and door locks (yes they still work), A/C, & Wasserboxer 4-cylinder engine. Winner of multiple car show awards! This Vanagon has been completely restored from top to bottom, front to back, inside and out. 230,000 miles on the odometer, but there isn't much that hasn't been replaced within the last 3 years. Cosmetically and mechanically it is a complete package, with over $50,000 worth of cosmetic work, mechanical improvements, and aftermarket upgrades. A few big ticket items include a $16,000 full exterior re-paint in 2023, an $8,000 full engine rebuild and bore up to 2250cc in 2025, and a $1,500 transmission overhaul in 2026. This van drives like it was built in 2026, has ice cold A/C, and has no fluid leaks! A complete list of work and upgrades is as follows:
-Paint Restoration by Art City Auto Body in Springville, Utah in 2023 ($16,000)
-Full engine rebuild and bore to 2250cc in 2025 ($8,000)
-Transmission gaskets, seals, and bushings replaced in 2026 ($1,500)
-Ceramic Tint on All Windows ($1,000)
-Recaro Specialist M grey nardo seats with armrests ($3,000)
-Frontrunner Slimline II roof rack with expedition rail kit ($2,000)
-Pioneer AVH-3500NEX 7" Screen Fold-Out CD/DVD Player ($700)
-Rockford Fosgate PS-8 Dual Powered Subwoofers ($780)
-Kenwood Speakers Front and Rear ($200)
-Nokian One Tires ($500)
-GTI Style 15" Wheels ($800)
-GoWesty 5th Tire Swing Out Rack ($450)
-Rear View Camera ($500)
-Front View Camera/Dash Recording ($150)
-Go Westy 2" Hitch ($350)
-Gowesty shade and curtain set ($300)
-All new carpeting and mats installed summer 2023 - ($500)
-Grant Wood steering wheel ($250)
-Front end spoiler ($500)
-Slaughterhouse Customs LED fog light kit ($500)
-New Bilstein Shocks ($700)
-New gauge cluster foil replacement kit ($200)
-Gowesty aluminum coolant expansion tank ($270)
-New fuel line and connectors ($50)
-New steering rack ($550)
-Rear disc brake conversion ($1,000)
-New fuel tank and sending unit ($250)
-New Stainless steel cooling pipes ($400)
-New front end bushings ($200)
-New AC compressor ($420)
-New axle seals and flange caps ($250)
-Replaced muffler bracket ($50)
-New thermostat housing ($100)
-New AC condenser and AC receiver/drier ($250)
-New radiator ($250)
-New Power Steering Pump ($250)
-3M Sound Deadening extensively applied
The only imperfection is a 2-3" size ding at the back right corner bumper from backing into a rock at local trailhead - many tears were shed. This is shown in the last listing picture. This can probably be touched up for a couple hundred dollars to make it hardly noticeable. This van is a pleasure to drive, with all the work that has been done it drives incredibly smooth, offers a nice quite ride, and has plenty of power to conquer the hills and freeway. Sad to see it go, but I have too many vehicles and need to clear some garage space.
