Description
** 2002 Volkswagen T4 Caravelle GL VIP 2. 8 24V VR6 Automatic – RHD**
A remarkably well-preserved and exceptionally low-mileage T4 Caravelle GL, powered by the ** 2. 8-litre 24-valve VR6 petrol engine producing 204 hp**, the most powerful engine ever factory-installed in the T4.
This is a ** Long Wheelbase (LWB), right-hand-drive, 4-speed automatic** example with just ** 51, 600 miles (83, 000 km)**.
The vehicle is finished in ** Indigo Blue Metallic (LB5N)** and features a rare ** 8-seat VIP specification**, including a grey leather interior and 360° rotating VIP middle-row seats. The VIP interior was specially commissioned for the original owner and fitted by Volkswagen Thailand.
The vehicle is exceptionally original and has never been restored or involved in an accident. It has been kept in a dry, ventilated garage and has never been driven on salted winter roads.
It retains numerous original factory details, including its original stickers, Volkswagen first-aid kit, warning triangle, double floor mats, owner's manuals and spare key.
Equipment includes front and rear air conditioning, independent rear climate controls, cruise control, ABS, twin sliding doors, electric windows, central locking, factory privacy glass, heated and electrically adjustable mirrors, curtains, headlamp washers and tow hitch.
The vehicle currently runs on Audi 17-inch alloy wheels, while the ** original Volkswagen BBS 16-inch wheels are included**.
A modern Apple CarPlay multimedia system, reversing camera and television have been installed in a completely reversible manner. The original Volkswagen radio is also included.
The vehicle has recently benefited from extensive preventative maintenance, including engine and automatic transmission servicing, fluids, filters, suspension components, CV joint boots, brake system maintenance and numerous genuine Volkswagen parts.
** Currently registered and located in Thailand.**
** Price: £16, 900**
I bought this T4 because I was looking for an exceptionally original, low-mileage VR6 Caravelle that deserved to be preserved and enjoyed rather than simply used as a van.
What makes this vehicle particularly special is the combination of its ** genuine 51, 600-mile (83, 000 km) mileage, 2. 8 24-valve VR6 engine, automatic transmission, RHD configuration and Caravelle GL specification**.
The vehicle has an unusual history. Its ** VIP interior was specially commissioned by the original owner and fitted by Volkswagen Thailand in Thailand**, following a special-order specification. It was therefore created specifically for this vehicle from the beginning, rather than being a later aftermarket conversion.
The condition of the vehicle is what impressed me most. It has ** never been restored**, has never been involved in an accident and has never been driven on salted winter roads. It has always been kept in a dry, ventilated garage. Its exceptionally well-preserved condition is consistent with its very low mileage.
It still retains many small details that are increasingly difficult to find on surviving T4s, including original factory stickers, the original Volkswagen first-aid kit and warning triangle, the original double floor mats, complete owner's manuals and the original spare key.
The mileage is supported by the vehicle's documentation and is consistent with its overall condition.
The vehicle is supplied with a ** complete maintenance binder, invoices and a detailed computerised maintenance record in French**, documenting its maintenance and the work carried out over its life.
The original engine and automatic gearbox are still with the vehicle, with ** matching numbers**.
What I particularly like about this T4 is that it has not been restored to create an artificial "as new" appearance. It is an ** original vehicle that has simply been exceptionally well cared for**. Finding a T4 with this combination of low mileage, originality, VR6 engine, automatic transmission and genuine Volkswagen Thailand VIP specification is becoming increasingly difficult.
I hope it will find an owner who appreciates it as a special and increasingly rare example of the T4.
