Description
New home wanted for a fantastic VW campervan called Colin!
Perfect working project for someone who has some time and patience.
Colin is literally ready for you to drive and enjoy from day one, and then take your time getting him exactly how you want him.
I know everyone says this, but this is a reluctant sale.
My son has gone back to University and it was his project, and he just doesn’t have the time (or money) to finish it
We’ve had him for 3 years and have done LOTS of improvements:
New fuel pump, distributor cap, HT leads, coil, fuel filter, starter battery, fan belt,
Engine tuned by a classic car engine specialist.
New foot wells in the drivers and passenger doorways.
Alternator checked by approved alternator specialist.
Inside: New remote controlled roof vent and fan (with automatic rain detection), newly insulated and felted roof. New curtains on all the windows. Remote control diesel heater.
Leisure battery system upgrade: 3 batteries (290Amp hours), DC-DC charger, Victron Smart Bluetooth controlled BMV module (monitoring battery health and usage). Roof solar panels with Victron solar unit for battery recharge.
A couple of thousand pounds has been spent easily.
What needs doing:
The obvious is the surface rust on the bodywork. Yes, it’s a bit unsightly, but structurally sound. This won’t stop you using Colin to his full potential, and it even gives him some character!
Other than that, he’s an empty canvas waiting for someone to love him like we do and turn him into something special.
He is a classic, and you don’t see many on the road.
Since fitting the electric fuel pump, Colin runs like a dream. For an old boy he cruises lovely and no hill seems too big!
If you’re looking for a project you can actually use, Colin is perfect for you.
Happy to have a chat on the phone to answer any questions, and if you’re still not sure, come and have a look. I know I'm biased, but he is a dream to drive. Yes he's old, he's a bit bouncy, and the heavy steering will give you big biceps. But that's the whole point. He has character and is FUN!
He is a classic shape, and with the right investment and effort, he will be worth a lot of money. But most important of all, he will be eye catcher and will always prompt smiles and cheerful comments form passers by. You won't be disappointed!!
