Gateway Classic Cars of Tampa presents this amazing 1987 Volkswagen Syncro! These factory bespoke machines add 4×4 capability to VW classic and versatile Vanagon for overland adventure and ability. A slice of both worlds. Room for the fam, your friends and ALL your stuff, and the ability to go travelling over whatever terrain your dynamic life demands of you. Awesome!

This 1987 VW Vanagon Syncro hails from Bolivia and comes with many one-off custom additions. Including modified suspension and brakes from a Toyota HiAce van! including upgraded HiAce front disk brakes with Toyota Levin rear disk breaks with bigger calipers and a new E brake system. The rear suspension now consist of Toyota 200 series coils plus 1″ aluminum spacers on the rear wheels, custom matching roof rack with LED light bar were added. The front bumper has integrated lights, a winch and tow-hooks as plus integrated tow hooks in the rear with a trailer hitch. There’s a ladder out back for easy access and loading of the roof rack too.

Inside is all business with a 2016 Single Cab Bench seat – custom fitted to the cab, 5 speed manual and rubber floor mat. Ready for work! The back of the van is spartan as well. A great spot to toss gear or cargo with no worry of damage to the van itself. That said, it’s also free space to mod however you like. Fill it to the brim with bed, cooking appliances and cabinets, or a lounge and flat screen TV, your imagination is the limit!

Easily the most unique feature of this 87 VW Syncro is the paint scheme. Desert tan bisected with black rockers and complimenting black stripe along the bodyline with blacked out grill and headlight surrounds. This Van looks rough and tough! The tan wheels wrapped in 245/758 R16 tires for surefooted action when the terrain demand. The Van drives well with a supple ride and direct steering, responsive brakes and a torquey and responsive flat-four that belies is 95hp. The 4×4 is full-time all the time so no locking hubs or flicking switches.

The Volkswagen Synchro is a highly desirable off-roading masterpiece. This modified 1978 VW Syncro exemplifies the breed. Most of the hard work has been done. Scoop it up and make it yours today!

Inquire today on Fourbie Exchange, or see the original listing on the dealer’s website here.