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Volkswagen traditionally offered their camper vans converted by Westfalia Werke. Still, Winnebago was their first choice for the third-generation Transporter sold in the U.S. This 1994 Eurovan Winnebago is still in excellent shape, almost 30 years later.
We must tell you that Volkswagen encountered a hiccup with the EuroVan. Perhaps the name wasn’t right, or the fact that they changed it so often. It was the Bus, the Microbus, the Type 2, then Vanagon, and now EuroVan. This must’ve been utterly confusing for Volkswagen customers in those days.
But the biggest blunder was the week 2.5-liter inline-five engine, offering a measly 109 horsepower. Whatever the reason, the EuroVan was a flop and was withdrawn from the market after only two years in 1994. The Germans were stubborn and tried again in 1998 with a more powerful engine, the trusted VR6, with 138 horsepower. It was better this time, and the Eurovan campers with Winnebago equipment finally developed a cult following.
This 1994 example is one of the last sold in the U.S. with the 2.5-liter naturally-aspirated engine. Although it was converted in the U.S. when it was new, the camper spent decades in Japan before being imported back into the U.S. in May 2022. The EuroVan was thoroughly maintained throughout its life, which shows everywhere you look. There is no drip sign on the engine or transmission and no rust stain. The camping equipment is also in good shape; it appears the van was never used as a camper.
This EuroVan features a Winnebago-branded pop-up top with zippered screen sections and a bed underneath. The cabin offers three rows of seats, making it great as a people carrier. The expected Winnebago camping equipment includes a kitchenette with a two-burner stove that looks untouched, a refrigerator, and a sink. The camper is listed on Bring a Trailer, with the highest bid at $6,800. Similar vans sell for up to $30,000 when in good condition, so expect the price to raise in the coming days significantly.
But the biggest blunder was the week 2.5-liter inline-five engine, offering a measly 109 horsepower. Whatever the reason, the EuroVan was a flop and was withdrawn from the market after only two years in 1994. The Germans were stubborn and tried again in 1998 with a more powerful engine, the trusted VR6, with 138 horsepower. It was better this time, and the Eurovan campers with Winnebago equipment finally developed a cult following.
This 1994 example is one of the last sold in the U.S. with the 2.5-liter naturally-aspirated engine. Although it was converted in the U.S. when it was new, the camper spent decades in Japan before being imported back into the U.S. in May 2022. The EuroVan was thoroughly maintained throughout its life, which shows everywhere you look. There is no drip sign on the engine or transmission and no rust stain. The camping equipment is also in good shape; it appears the van was never used as a camper.
This EuroVan features a Winnebago-branded pop-up top with zippered screen sections and a bed underneath. The cabin offers three rows of seats, making it great as a people carrier. The expected Winnebago camping equipment includes a kitchenette with a two-burner stove that looks untouched, a refrigerator, and a sink. The camper is listed on Bring a Trailer, with the highest bid at $6,800. Similar vans sell for up to $30,000 when in good condition, so expect the price to raise in the coming days significantly.
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