Description
Rare: 1988 Ford Nugget VASP Westfalia – 4 berths – ready to go. MOT valid, carried out in August 2025.
Reliable, compact and clever, this Westfalia-origin camper van is a true road companion. VASP-certified, 4 genuine seats, 4 adult berths, pop-top roof, fitted kitchen, Dometic fridge, auxiliary battery, optimised storage. Simple mechanics, zero electronics: it will take you far, smoothly and surely ;-)
We are selling our 1988 Ford Nugget, a reliable van in very good overall condition. This model is VASP-certified, Westfalia-origin conversion, with a smart, functional layout, complemented by a few modern upgrades while preserving its vintage spirit. Ideal for authentic vanlife enthusiasts or for straightforward, efficient, rugged campers.
Technical specifications:
- 2. 5L naturally-aspirated diesel engine (rear-wheel drive)
- Mileage: 204, 000 km (not expected to increase rapidly)
- Manual gearbox
- VASP-certified camper
- 4 seats on registration
- 4 adult berths: 2 in the pop-top roof, 2 on the convertible sofa bed (suitable for up to 1. 90 m)
- Manual pop-top roof in working order. The canvas isn’t in first-new condition appearance-wise but is not damaged.
- Compact dimensions: H1 L1: it can park anywhere
Maintenance and condition:
- Very good overall condition
- Bodywork sound, no accidents
- Recent work: alternator and starter motor replaced
- Wheel arches refreshed last year
- Upholstery renewed with high-quality foam and faux leather
- Floor redone with PVC plank-effect boards
- Auxiliary battery 100Ah
- Solar panel replaced in August
- Simple, robust mechanicals: no power steering, no air conditioning, no on-board electronics
- To be addressed: front tyres + shock absorbers + suspension top mounts (not affecting MOT)
Original Westfalia layout:
- Functional rear kitchen: sink, twin-burner hob, storage
- Dometic compressor fridge perfectly functional
- Fresh water reservoir 40L and waste water 60L
- Original internal folding table
- Front seats swivel
- Pop-top roof allowing standing
- Multiple USB sockets
- Ample practical storage (custom cupboards and under-seat chests)
- The space is truly optimised. We’ve done a touch of homestaging on the original fittings, giving the van a contemporary feel and making it very pleasant to live in.
Optional extras:
- External solar shower included
- Decathlon shower tent supplied
- Folding toilet Bivvy Loo included
- CD radio
- Non-smoking vehicle, no animals
- Very bright and pleasant to live in
Highlights:
- VASP-certified, MOT passed, ready to travel
- Parks anywhere
- Fuel consumption: around 8–9 L/ 100 km
- May be registered as a classic/ collector vehicle
- Reliable and comfortable, perfect for starting out in vanlife
- Has travelled trouble-free across several countries (Norway, Scotland, Austria, Slovenia, Belgium, France)
Listed to fund a new family project. This Ford Nugget is a rare example in this condition, with a well-preserved and optimised Westfalia layout.
