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La Aduana: 1986 VW Weekender

/ November 4th, 2013
A tan 1986 VW Weekender is parked on a dirt road overlooking a turquoise lake, surrounded by tall, rocky mountains under a cloudy sky.

This VW Weekender presents a unique opportunity, and you better believe this has occupied my attention for a few days now. The current owners, residents of California, are on their way to Argentina with their journey scheduled to conclude in February. What we have here is an excellent chance at the fly-and-drive of your life. The van itself is a solid platform. A 2wd with a 2.2 liter water cooled engine, it was fully rebuilt prior to their departure from the US. Fitted with a 100 watt solar panel, Engle refrigerator, auxiliary battery system, and a full compliment of camping and cooking equipment, this is a proven vehicle ready for the trip north.

Interior view of a 1986 VW Weekender shows tan cloth seats with armrests, a black steering wheel, and the dashboard.

Interior of a 1986 VW Weekender camper van with red and tan seats, a small refrigerator, and various items stored near the front. The van door is open, revealing a residential street outside.

A tan 1986 VW camper van with an extended pop-up roof is parked on grass in a wooded area. Its side door is open, camping gear is visible outside, and trees along with a thatched shelter are in the background.

A gold 1986 VW Weekender camper van with a pop-up roof and solar panel is parked in a residential driveway. Houses, a red SUV, and a cactus are visible in the background.

For more details, and inspiration to chuck it all and hit the road, visit their listing on The Samba:

1986 VW Van For Sale

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Christophe Noel is a journalist from Prescott, Arizona. Born into a family of backcountry enthusiasts, Christophe grew up backpacking the mountains and deserts of the American West. An avid cyclist and bikepacker, he also has a passion for motorcycles, travel, food and overlanding.