1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper & 1971 Eriba Familia Caravan
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Highlights
- Four-berth Westfalia camper
- Matching four-berth pod caravan
- Perfect family classic combo
- Loved and cherished by vendor’s family for a decade
The Appeal
Meet Layla and Dora.
Layla is a four-berth VW Type 2 Westfalia motor caravan. Dora is an Eriba Familia four-berth caravan. Together, they’re the perfect colour-coded combination for classic-themed family fun. And that’s exactly what their current owner has used them for since acquiring the pair a decade ago.
Back then, he had children who were into camping and exploring, and Layla and Dora were perfect for family trips out – the vendor and his wife would sleep in the VW and the offspring would have the excitement of their own independent accommodation in the caravan.
As with all things, though, time has changed the family dynamic and those once adventurous kids are now young adults with lives of their own to lead, so the vendor has bought a larger and more modern motorhome for himself and his wife, and the classic combo are being sold together in the hope that another family will take them under their wing and enjoy them just as much as the existing custodians have.
As for the vehicles themselves, Layla is a right-hand-drive original UK-spec bay window T2 supplied by a respected retro camper specialist in 2014, and Dora was sourced a bit later and painted to match.
This is a fantastic opportunity to buy a timeless, depreciation-proof classic that’s the perfect companion for family holidays, or for getting involved in the bustling classic air-cooled VW scene. It’s an iconic vehicle in very smart order, while the Eriba caravan adds even further versatility and sleeping space. An absolute gem of a rig that turns heads everywhere it goes and is perfect for making memories.
The History and Paperwork
- 1972 van purchased by vendor in 2014
- 1971 caravan acquired soon after and restored
- Fully restored by camper van specialist prior to acquisition
- Rebuilt engine and gearbox
- User manuals and installation certification for all equipment
- UK V5C
- Old MOTs
- Folder of paperwork detailing the van’s earlier life back to the mid 1990s
- Receipts for maintenance carried out during current owner’s tenure, showing a no-expense-spared approach to maintenance
The Condition
CAR
- Restored over a decade ago and still looks great
- Genuine Westfalia conversion
- Excellent chrome and trim
- Some minor areas of bodywork now have minor rust blisters which will benefit from attention sooner rather than later (see photos)
- Original steel wheels with whitewall tyres
- Looks superb underneath with no signs of any welding required
- Pop-up roof
- Waxed and undersealed
- Four-berth
- Sink and gas hob
- Fire extinguisher
- 12v lighting
- Rock-and-roll bed with upper roof bed – retrimmed in red leatherette
- Bespoke high-back front seats retrimmed to match
- Modern Sony stereo with USB input
- Chrome three-spoke steering wheel
- Lovely order inside – clean, well-kept and comfortable
- Two rear lap belts
CARAVAN
- Four-berth layout – double at rear, bunk at front
- Bunk area can be laid out as a two-seater table instead
- Double bed can be used as a four-seat dinette
- Cupboard area with sink, gas storage and dual-burner hob
- Retrimmed and cosmetically restored by the vendor and his wife
- Excellent external condition
- Very light scratch down one side
- Alloy chassis with boarded floor in good condition
- Said by the vendor to tow well
The vendor bought the camper from a well-known Type 2 specialist in Norfolk in 2014, freshly restored. 10 years on it still looks great, but as you may expect from a van restored over a decade ago and used since, there are a couple of areas that will require minor attention – there are a few hairline cracks in the paint, notably on the tailgate and around the front panel, some paint has flaked away from the door handles and there are some rust blisters on the nearside rear arch and on one sill. Nothing major or alarming, though, and the van still looks marvellous in its classic blue and white colour scheme, while the underside appears superb.
The Type 2 is cleverly laid out with a fold-out “rock-and-roll” double bed and a separate smaller double bed in the angled pop-top. It was retrimmed in red leatherette during the rebuild and still looks superb, while rear lap belts have been added for safety. Up front, everything is in good order in the cabin, with modern music and cup holders added to the comfort features.
The caravan, meanwhile, contains a double mattress and a front bunk, along with its own cupboards and cooking area. It’s also in fine condition inside and has clearly been well-loved.
Both the van and trailer caravan have 230v electric hook-up for campsites.
The Mechanics
- Replacement 1679cc air-cooled engine fitted in the 1990s
- Recent Weber carb conversion
- Drives well with no known issues
- Always serviced and maintained frequently during current ownership
The Type 2 starts on the button with a distinctive air-cooled clatter and settles to a smooth idle almost instantly. It’s a great runner and has been well maintained by its current owner, who recently had it converted to a twin Weber carb set-up for added performance – performance being a relative term, but it’s livelier than a standard Type 2.
The engine was replaced in 1997 according to a historic invoice in the folder that accompanies the van – it still runs well. The vendor reports that it drives perfectly, with good steering and brakes, and is happy enough towing the lightweight Eriba caravan behind it.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1972
- Make Volkswagen
- Model Type 2
- Colour Multicolour
- Odometer 46,397 Miles
- Engine size 1679
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Beyton
- Location Suffolk
- Country United Kingdom
9
bids
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bidders
- Mrstraw•••• £20,000 06/05/24
- Mrstraw•••• £16,000 04/05/24
- Mrstraw•••• £14,000 04/05/24
- Mrstraw•••• £12,000 04/05/24
- Mrstraw•••• £10,000 04/05/24
- Mrstraw•••• £8,000 04/05/24
- jimbob1•••• £7,500 03/05/24
- jerome-•••• £5,000 03/05/24
- gilliew•••• £4,000 03/05/24
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