Highlights

Rare and highly preserved Autosleeper Talent
High specification camper in extremely good condition
Under 29,000 documented miles from new
Main dealer serviced irrespective of mileage
Last serviced August 2025 with less than 200 miles since
Current keeper since 2004 and always garaged
Features the Talent-specific factory-fitted internal toilet
Current MOT valid to August 2026 with no advisories

The Appeal

If your interest in campers is more about practicality and versatility than retro style then you want a T4. These front-engined vans catapulted VW’s camper into the modern era and are highly regarded in ‘van life’ culture for their reliability and usability.

Few T4s, we suspect, are as good as this one. It is a rare Autosleeper Talent conversion and has covered less than 29,000 miles in its 29 years. Based on the SWB T4, the Talent specification makes very clever use of the available space, featuring a toilet, cooker, fridge, four seats in a ‘lounge’ arrangement and choice of bed settings. As you can see in the photos, the work was done to a high standard.

The vendor bought this 2.5L 5cyl petrol engined automatic T4 in 2004 and has clearly cherished that. The care shines out from the photos of a really well preserved camper, but is also evident in the history file. This van has been back to the VW main dealers for servicing throughout its life, irrespective of the paltry mileage. The last service was in August 2025 since when it has covered less than 200 miles.

Well specified, beautifully maintained and preserved, this high specification camper is ready for a buyer who can equally cherish it and take it on new adventures.

The vendor says:

“This Talent van was always driven by my late husband, (who passed away late March 2026), with myself (his Wife) as passenger. My husband always absolutely loved driving the van, which he always described as "a joy"! This is a very reluctant sale of a beautiful example of the VW T4 Talent with incredibly low mileage as I personally am unable to drive it. With the condition, low mileage, service history and 2 owners it makes this particular vehicle almost unique!”

Key Information

Mileage: 28,571 miles (supported by MOT records and service history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: current MOT valid to 16th August 2026 with no advisories
Technical specs: 2,461cc 5cyl petrol engine, 4spd automatic gearbox
Paperwork: service books, handbooks, invoices, V5C, Autosleeper manual and brochure, old MOTs, various keys

Service history (further details in photos, some invoices may be missing and therefore not recorded below:

08/25 - 28,389 miles - VW main dealer
08/24 - 28,054 miles - VW main dealer
08/23 - 27,478 miles - VW main dealer
07/22 - 26,601 miles - VW main dealer
08/20 - 25,343 miles - VW main dealer
08/19 - 25,033 miles - VW main dealer
08/18 - 24,235 miles - VW main dealer
08/17 - 23,362 miles - VW main dealer
08/16 - 22,424 miles - VW main dealer
08/15 - 21,749 miles - VW main dealer
07/14 - 21,171 miles - VW main dealer
08/13 - 20,466 miles - VW main dealer
08/04 - 12,294 miles - Martins of Exeter
06/03 - 8,271 miles - Martins of Exeter
11/02 - 5,764 miles - Martins of Exeter
11/97 - 2,195 miles - Hayes Leisure

The Detail

Very well presented and original Autosleeper Talent
Very good original condition outside with white paintwork and black decals
Bodywork presents well as does underside with no structural advisories on MOT
Steel wheels with plastic hub caps fitted
High specification with fixed high top roof and well-arranged interior
Fitted with rear tow bar
Highly preserved Talent interior with blue/grey velour seating
Lots of interior space with well preserved cabinets showing little wear
Features toilet, cooker, fridge, electrics and mains hook up
Annually serviced since 2004 we are told (details above and in photos)
Vendor states the engine starts and runs well with no known faults
Factory-standard engine with no modifications reported
Vendor describes the overall external condition, including the underside, as being in very good order
One small indentation (approximately 2") on the crease of the front passenger door
The vendor states the interior appears in smart condition with all original furnishings and appliances
Interior carpets and furnishings reportedly show no signs of wear, having been covered during use
All appliances reported to be in working order
All instruments and switchgear reported to function correctly
Always stored in a secure garage

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