Description
For Sale: 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 (T2) Westfalia Camper – SPL 390M. 24499 miles.
An early bay with the right credentials. Built in 1972 and still wearing its original charm, this Type 2 has been cared for with the respect a true classic deserves.
Tax-exempt historic vehicle – a genuine piece of motoring history
Air-cooled fully refurbished flat-four engine – runs strong, with the unmistakable VW soundtrack.
Solid bodywork, looks immaculate and strong undercarriage – well-maintained and protected against the years
Period-correct camper interior – rock-and-roll bed, vintage Westfalia cabinetry, and neat fittings.
It’s an honest example: not over-restored—just the right blend of originality and usability. Whether you’re adding to a collection or looking for a real head-turning weekend tourer, this VW is ready for its next custodian.
Work completed:
Total removal of engine and ancillary parts.
Clean all ancillary parts.
Paint tinware and fan housing.
Fit ancillary parts to reconditioned engine (from VW engine company).
Fit new engine mounts.
Fit all tinware and cooling parts to engine.
Replace fan belt, ignition coil and fit points/ condenser to distributer.
Fit new clutch unit to engine with release bearing.
Setup/ balance new Type 4 Weber 34 ICT dual port carburettors.
New balance pipe and and vacuum feed for brake servo.
Check and refit all electrics and cables.
Fuel pump and filter.
New stainless steel exhaust silencer.
Ignition timing setup.
Strip out and replace front axle beam with new.
Clean and check suspension parts.
New steering damper.
Check and service steering tie rods and steering arm tracking adjuster.
Grease new axle beam.
Fit electric windscreen washer.
Top up gearbox oil.
New hoses for petrol tank.
Rear brake service.
Clean points and service vehicles horn, including new fuse.
Fitment of lower dashboard shelf.
Fitment of clock.
Fitment of RetroSound Bluetooth radio and new front and rear speakers.
500 mile service for reconditioned engine.
Selling as I have reconditioned the vehicle and my kids and I aren't using it. This van is so wonderful, it deserves to be used by a fan. Puts smiles on a lot of people's faces. Picture the freedom of the open road with the kind of style only a true classic can carry.
This 1972 Westfalia has been lovingly reconditioned from top to bottom—engine, bodywork, interior—the lot. It starts first time, runs smooth, and turns heads everywhere it goes. The paint gleams, the chrome winks in the sun, and every detail speaks of careful, thorough restoration.
Inside, the Westfalia fit-out is as practical as it is charming: rock-and-roll bed, pop-top for extra headroom, original cabinetry with that unmistakable retro vibe. Ready for weekends by the coast, festival camping, or just those slow Sunday drives that remind you what life’s for.
It’s not just a camper; it’s a rolling slice of history—one that’s ready to make new memories without the usual old-van headaches. Fuel it up and go.
