1978 Volkswagen T2 Westfalia Camper
Highlights
- Highly original example of the iconic camper
- Period interior that’s believed to be factory-original
- Sizeable history file
The Appeal
The History and Paperwork
- Built in 1978
- The DVLA records 7 previous owners
- In current ownership since April 2023
- Originally painted in green - resprayed to Orange in 2023
- This is believed to be genuine, though we can’t verify this
- MOT exempt, and last tested in 2009
- Paperwork file includes:
- V5c document
- Fuel consumption record from 1992 to 1994
- AA handbook
- Original instruction manuals
- Printed itinerary for some welding work
- Some old MOT certificates
- Engine diagrams
- A stack of older invoices
The Condition
- Nicely presented with a good, tight panel fit
- Some light signs of wear, with the odd chip or scratch
- Sat atop colour-matched wheels
- These are shod in Avon tyres
- Light signs of wear to the sills
- Solid looking underside with no meaningful corrosion
- Very light areas of welding, as catalogued in the paperwork
- Nicely-kept driver’s cabin with brown textured upholstery
- Dashboard in good order and very original
- Kenwood music player has been installed
- We’re not aware of any electrical issues
- Original twin over head hammocks
- Rear overhead storage cupboard and a stainless steel sink
- Living area is distinctively 70s and utterly charming
- Living cabin specification includes:
- Laminate table
- Fellows fold-out hob with stainless hood
- Woodgrain storage areas
- Yellow and brown checked rock ‘n’ roller bed
- Blue and white tile pattern flooring
- Everything looks clean and well-kept with age-commensurate patina
- No signs of water ingress from the pop-top
- New window seals
- We’ve no reports of issues with the living area equipment
The Mechanics
- 1584cc B4 powerplant
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Engine bay looks in very good order
- EMPI exhaust
- We’ve not been informed of any mechanical issues
- The vendor reports that it’s driving ‘perfectly’
- Ultimately, this appears to be a solid, well-kept example of the iconic bus
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| Bid Amount | Increment |
|---|---|
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