Highlights
- Very stylish Caravelle GL in mid blue with alloys
- Useful conversion to powerful Subaru EJ22 2.2L petrol engine
- High specification interior with original conversion fittings and Westafalia roof
- New stainless steel custom-built power flow exhaust system fitted in 2023
- Regularly maintained by long term keeper up to June 2024
- MOT to September 2025 with no advisories
The Appeal
The T25 was the last of the classic rear-engined veedub vans, adding more space to the popular camper mix. Good ones, particularly with neat conversions and upgrades, build on the factory appeal.
This Caravelle GL initially served as a NHS transport vehicle before being converted to a camper in the 1990s. It is a really smart and clearly much-loved van finished in metallic blue with alloys and a well kept interior. Beneath the rear engine lid is a useful upgrade to Subaru’s powerful and well-regarded 2.2L EJ22 ‘Boxer’ petrol engine that makes light work of long distances and motorways. The well organised interior includes sink, hob, fridge and rock and roll bed.
The vendor acquired the van in 2016 and has enjoyed it in the summer whilst carefully dry storing it in the winter. That, plus some localised repairs and respray work, has preserved the condition. Other work includes regular servicing and fitting a stainless steel custom Powerflow exhaust in 2023.
Stylish, powerful and practical, this is a really appealing T25 conversion. It comes to market with MOT to September 2025 containing no advisories.
The vendor says:
“We love our beautiful van and we're sorry to see it go (due to our growing family) after nine happy years. We're excited to see it find a new lease of life with a new home. It's been so reliable, a pleasure to drive, and a pretty cool place to rest your head after a day of travelling.”
History and Paperwork
- Registered 5th February 1991
- Originally as an NHS transport vehicle
- Converted to a campervan in the 1990s
- DVLA records show 1.9L petrol engine fitted which buyer may wish to update
- Engine conversion to Subaru Legacy EJ22 completed in 2004
- Five previous keepers
- Current keeper purchased on 4th February 2016 in a private sale
- Full history of receipts and invoices for completed work
- Paper record of all services before current ownership
- Regular service history during current ownership
- Full MOT history
- Last service completed on 18th June 2024
- Current keepers selling due to growing family after nine years of ownership
- Dry stored every winter for 6 months in a private garage
- Scorpion alarm fitted
- Factory handbooks
- Handwritten mileage records as shown
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- MOT valid to 7th September 2025 with no advisories
- 170,650 miles on MOT and 170,783 miles showing in photos
The Condition
- Attractive and very presentable GL-specification Caravelle in mid blue metallic
- Paintwork presents well with some localised areas resprayed in 2024
- Vendor advises that some areas may require attention in future
- Photos show localised bubbling and other signs of age in photos
- Some areas recently rust treated and underside also corrosion treated
- Blend of original features and recent improvements
- Fitted with five spoke alloy wheels in good condition with light kerbing to note
- Tyres present well in photos
- No structural advisories for underside on current MOT
- Older camper conversion that remains in original and well preserved condition
- Original driver's seat and passenger swivel chair (captain's seat) intact
- Custom-made Formica plywood kitchen unit fitted in 2020
- Original sink and 4-ring gas hob retained
- Pull-out Dometic 31L chest fridge
- Rare full-width rock and roll bed (larger than king size)
- Three rear seat belts fitted (three-point fix, legally compliant)
- Sony Bluetooth stereo
- Westfalia pop-top roof
The Mechanics
- 2.2-litre Subaru Legacy EJ22 engine
- 5spd manual transmission
- Engine conversion completed in 2004
- Reliable engine with good acceleration we are told
- Vendor reports that van comfortably cruises at 70 mph on motorway
- New stainless steel custom-built power flow exhaust system fitted in 2023
- Regularly serviced by current and previous keepers
- Last service June 2024 with few miles covered since
- No advisories on current MOT
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