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1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Campmobile

Not sold on Hagerty Marketplace · 1978 Volkswagen Bus Type 2 · 92,100 miles · Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Final bid
$19,500
Ended, reserve not met
Ended Sep 22, 2026

Volkswagen's Type 2 Westfalia Campmobile transformed the already practical Transporter into a self-contained recreational vehicle, complete with sleeping accommodations, kitchenette, and clever storage solutions. By 1978, the Westfalia had become one of the most recognizable campers in the world, pairing Volkswagen's air-cooled simplicity with thoughtfully designed living quarters that made it equally suited for cross-country travel or weekend camping. This 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Campmobile is powered by a replacement 1,970cc air-cooled flat-four equipped with Bosch fuel injection and paired with a four-speed manual transaxle. Finished in Dakota Beige over brown, beige, and green plaid cloth upholstery, the camper is equipped with a pop-top roof tent, jalousie windows, shore-power connection, and a Westfalia camper interior with a propane-fueled stove, retractable front seat belts, and dual batteries. This 1978 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Campmobile is now offered with an owner's manual, factory literature, and a clean Florida title in the seller's name. Highlights Bosch fuel-injected 1,970cc air-cooled flat-four paired with a 4-speed manual transaxle Finished in Dakota Beige over brown, beige, and green plaid upholstery Westfalia camper interior accommodations Rear-hinged pop-top roof tent Factory Equipment Front disc and rear drum brakes Front bucket seats and folding rear bench/bed Shore-power connection and residential-style power outlet Stowable dining table, storage cabinets, and sink Cabin heater, two-burner stove, and fire extinguisher Jalousie windows, crank windows, and privacy curtains 14” steel wheels with VW lug covers White-painted bumpers Modifications Stove propane system conversion Retractable front seat belts Dual-battery system USB charging port Cupholder in place of ashtray Servicing & Documentation According to the seller, the following service work has been performed: Engine and transaxle have been replaced Replacement exhaust system Front suspension components have been replaced Master cylinder replaced and brake system refurbished Heater boxes, cables, and controls replaced Mirrors and wheel covers replaced CV joints cleaned, repacked, and boots replaced From the seller: "The e xhaust was replaced when the engine was and all repairs have less than 5,000 miles on them." Known Imperfections Cosmetic imperfections consistent with age and use Rust bubbles present around the windshield (see gallery) Scratch in body near rear bumper Refrigerator and clock inoperable Windshield washer system inoperable Ownership History The seller has owned this Westfalia for approximately six years and notes it is well suited for camping, tailgating, and recreational use. Included Items Owner's manual and factory literature Spare tire, jack, and lug wrench Snap-in matching privacy curtains Snap-in bug screen for lift gate Removed ashtray 2 sets of keys

Specification

PlatformHagerty Marketplace
Year1978
Make / modelVolkswagen Bus Type 2
Miles92,100
ColorDakota Beige
VIN••••010108
Full VIN is on the platform listing
Engine1,970cc Air-Cooled Flat-Four
TransmissionManual
DrivetrainRWD
Body styleVan
ExteriorDakota Beige
InteriorBrown/Beige/Green Plaid
Title statusClean
Listing startedSep 18, 2026
Last checked9/27/2026, 10:50:29 PM

From the listing

Listing details

Replacement 1,970cc air-cooled flat-four with Bosch fuel injection, Four-speed manual transaxle, Pop-top roof tent, Jalousie windows, Shore-power connection and residential-style power outlet, Westfalia camper interior with sleeping accommodations and kitchenette, Propane-fueled stove, Front disc and rear drum brakes, Front bucket seats and folding rear bench/bed, Stowable dining table, storage cabinets, and sink, Cabin heater, Fire extinguisher, Crank windows and privacy curtains, 14-inch steel wheels with VW lug covers, White-painted bumpers, Included: owner's manual and factory literature, Included: spare tire, jack, and lug wrench, Included: snap-in matching privacy curtains, Included: snap-in bug screen for lift gate, Included: removed ashtray, Included: 2 sets of keys, Clean Florida title in seller's name

Known flaws

Cosmetic imperfections consistent with age and use, Rust bubbles around the windshield, Scratch in body near rear bumper, Refrigerator inoperable, Clock inoperable, Windshield washer system inoperable

Modifications

Stove propane system conversion, Retractable front seat belts, Dual-battery system, USB charging port, Cupholder in place of ashtray

Recent service history

Engine replaced, Transaxle replaced, Replacement exhaust system installed, Front suspension components replaced, Master cylinder replaced and brake system refurbished, Heater boxes, cables, and controls replaced, Mirrors and wheel covers replaced, CV joints cleaned and repacked; boots replaced

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