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Subject:Considering sale of Syncro Westy
From:Jon Kanas
Date:Fri, 28 Feb 2014 14:47:46 -0700

Good Morning all,

It is with some regret that we are considering selling our
1987 Westfalia Syncro.  After severely breaking my leg last
August and Kim no longer able to comfortably ride in the
Vanagon, we considering a sale.  Here's a summary and there
are images on my website:
http://www.2experts.org/Vehicles/Syncro/Syncro_Index.html

  * 1987 Syncro Westfalia camper.  133K Miles.  Original
    driveline.  No overhauls.  I purchased it from the
    original owner in January, 1993.
  * Meticulously maintained (including replacing fuel
    lines), with full records from 1993 (50K miles) when I
    purchased it, including fuel consumption logs.
  * Running Mobil1 with appropriate German filters.
  * Behr after A/C (front only, not charged).  The radio has
    been built into a custom box on top of the dash as the
    A/C vents occupy the original radio location.
  * Wolfsram Grey Metallic.  Major exterior reconditioning
    in 2010 including seam rust repair, blue top and lower
    rocker accents, new grey canvas, full clear bra, new
    weatherstripping as needed
  * Original grey interior, excellent condition.  All the
    original camper paraphernalia is intact and in excellent
    condition
  * Three fluorescent tube lights, one over sink, one over
    lower bed, and one in the very back of the lower bed
    which illuminates the engine and outdoors behind the
    Vanagon at night.
  * Folding exterior step to ease access into the camper
  * Built-in battery maintenance charger.  Plug a cord into
    the 120V socket on the left side of the Vanagon and this
    charger maintains the battery charge when the Vanagon is
    not being used frequently.
  * Tinted windows
  * Alarm
  * SA grill and lights.  Outer lights are Cibie 7" E code
    H4, stock wattage
  * Bosch foglights with correct instrument panel mounted switch
  * 4x New Continental Vanco tires mounted on 14" factory alloys
  * 4x Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10C studded ice tires on 14"
    steel wheels (currently on vehicle).  These are about
    40% worn.

Incidentals which are included:

  * Some spares, including fair amount of stuff for the
    instrument panel (switches, flexible circuit strips, old
    instruments), some weatherstripping pieces and an
    original Behr housing to remount the radio vertically
    near the heater outlets.
  * I was given a tent, many years ago, which is supposed to
    attach to the sliding door opening.  It's big, and I've
    never attempted to use it.  In fact, I've never even
    unpacked it.
  * Retractable camp awning which mounts on the passenger
    side. I don't recall the brand name, but widely
    recognized as a high quality awning.
  * Matching upholstery two-person center seat.  Factory
    mounts are installed in the Syncro.  There are two
    carpet sets, one for when the center seat is in use and
    one when it's out.
  * Colgan bra
  * Bentley manual

This Syncro has been used extensively for travel and camping
- almost all of the mileage is highway mileage of some
sort.  There has been body damage in it's life which has
been properly repaired whenever necessary.  Although not
absolutely perfect it is damn nice.

Priced appropriately at $22,500.  To discuss further, please
contact me at kanas@qadas.com.

*Best Regards,
Jon B Kanas
*Email: kanas@qadas.com <mailto:kanas@qadas.com>
Website: http://www.2experts.org
<http://www.qadas.com/%7Ekanas>
*Longmont, Colorado; Cultural Center of the Universe*

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