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Asking price

£28,000

Private seller

1979 Volkswagen Type 2 T2

  • Right Hand Drive
  • 69,458 Miles
  • Manual, 4 speed
  • Petrol
  • 1600cc
  • 1979
  • FPY702V
  • Beige
  • Private seller
  • GB
    Truro, United Kingdom

Description

1979 VW T2 Westfalia Camper – Sierra Beige – Extensive Restoration – New Engine

For sale is my 1979 VW T2 Westfalia camper finished in a beautiful Sierra Beige, featuring the desirable side pop-up roof and classic Westfalia layout. This van has benefited from considerable restoration both inside and out, along with major mechanical work, making it a very solid, usable classic.

Interior

The interior has been completely stripped back and rebuilt with care:
  •  Fully stripped to bare shell, resprayed, soundproofed, insulated, boarded and vinyl tiled
  •  New door and panel cards fitted
  •  Headlinings all intact and in excellent condition
  •  Pop-up roof is leak-free with replaced headlinings
  •  Sleeping area forms a comfortable double bed with mattress pad
  •  Rock and roll bed operates perfectly
  •  Original-style cupboards and worktop rebuilt to original Westfalia design
  •  Working gas cooker and grill (camping gas)
  •  Stainless steel sink
  •  Space for a fridge if desired
  •  Currently no water tank fitted, but original tank is available.
  •  All seats are original and in good condition
  •  Complete set of original curtains
•    Working modern stereo radio and door mounted speakers - smartphone compatible.
     Original table.
  •  Four nearly new all-weather tyres plus a solid front-mounted spare

Exterior
  •  Fully stripped back to bare metal
  •  Repaired with a combination of welding and fibreglass where required
  •  Professionally resprayed in an authentic 1970s colour palette
  •  New side sliding door fitted
  •  Front doors extensively repaired along the lower edges
  •  All door and hatch rubbers replaced

Mechanical
  •  Brand new 1600cc engine fitted and properly run in (approx. 1, 200 miles)
  •  Weber twin carburettor
  •  Electronic ignition
  •  Oil temperature sensor fitted
  •  Steering, suspension, gearbox, and brakes serviced, refurbished or replaced
  •  Underside repaired as necessary and fully wax-oiled
  •  Cab floor panels are all solid
  •  All mechanical work carried out by VW specialist Evil Ben’s (- details above)

Additional Information
  •  Stored in a warm, dry garage
  •  Drives very well and is ready to enjoy
  •  A great opportunity to own a well-sorted, classic VW camper that has had the big jobs done

Serious enquiries only. Happy to answer questions or arrange a viewing.

Vehicle background

Has the vehicle ever been imported?

No

Is there any outstanding finance?

No

Has the vehicle ever been declared a total loss?

No

Has there ever been any major structural issues which needed work?

No

Private seller

1 listing since 2025

Vehicle location

Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom
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Advert Details

Advert type:
For Sale
Category:
Camper Vans
Region:
Cornwall
Reference number:
C1990907
Listed on:
23/12/2025
Model:
Type 2
Year:
1979
Colour:
Beige
Seller type:
Private

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