Description
1972 Devon Devonette camper, UK RHD, converted from a VW combi by Devon motorhomes in 1972. Full interior fit out with original furniture in oak veneer and white formica. 2 tables, legs, curtains, .
original Dudley cooker, calor gas cylinder, recent hoses
12V leisure battery, split charging with main starter battery
interior cigar lighter sockets
owned since 2002. now retiring from classic campervan touring. Been all over Europe in this van!
2013-2015 underwent full restoration, panel repairs and full respray, chassis repairs and full underseal using Dinitrol, replacement front axle from USA dry state import.
fuel tank removed, sealed, resprayed, new hoses and clips all round, new fuel tank sender unit, new inline filter
New cargo floor plywood panel over sound insulation layer, vinyl tiles as traditional.
new front doors genuine VW. new window rubbers and felt channels
new genuine VW front panel with early bay low-light openings
new front wheel arches and seat tubs genuine VW.
new window rubbers all round
new pop-top, using original Devon spec concertina vinyl made by poptops. Vinyl sheet cover sealed on top of the lifting roof, new rubbers, springs, sprung-loaded rooflight, all fitted and made up by Concept Poptops of Poole.
new roof lining using original VW spec perforated vinyl. Original cab roof lining retained.
original driver and passenger seats replaced by genuine VW late-bay seats with headrests, so much safer and more comfortable than early bay seats! replaceable seat covers over the original VW fabric covers, all in VGC
1776cc twin port engine specially built by James Calvert at Stateside Tuning, Glos. full build spec available for inspection.
specified to run on lpg and petrol using a single carb, 34PICT-3 with enlarged venturi to match the engine capacity.
LPG conversion by Gasure in Chester. fully certificated, registered with DVLA, V5C records petrol/ gas dual fuel. Gas tank fits under rear bench seat. Manual electric controller switches between lpg and petrol.
LPG system can be completely removed to revert to run just the original VW petrol fuelled system if desired.
lpg supplied through a BLOS mixer carburettor in the air intake hose.
original oil bath air filter maintains original design air cleaner with pre-heat system, crankcase fume extraction and petrol tank breather pipes ventilation
Huco electric fuel pump
full flow oil filter, Mann screw-on canister type
increase capacity engine oil cooler using enlarged doghouse style cooler block and casing from VW Type 4
full flow oil cooler, under chassis finned, thermostatically controlled, no fan
deep sump
new clutch Sachs stock, not heavy duty
stainless steel exhaust system, larger bore to suit the 1776 engine, with new VW heat exchangers
Fireboy automatic fire extinguisher in engine compartment
automatic fuel shut off valve
recent new tyres all round, stock size 185R14C Nokian Cline 102/ 100S on original VW steel wheels. Hub caps included.
recent brake hoses, discs, calipers, pads, drums, shoes, cylinders, copper pipe
Koni Red oil damped telescopic shock absorbers all round
VW Brake servo unit installed, totally transforms braking performance!
tachometer in original VW pattern inserted into binnacle clock dial space
rare original VW early bay speedo with trip mile counter
VDO 3 gauge instrument binnacle from Audi 80 - oil pressure, oil temperature, battery voltage
windscreen wiper switch adapted with intermittent wipe and 2 speed
electric screen washer
rear fog light
refurbished wiring harness and connectors throughout
Steering box changed to VW Late-bay type, considerably eased the lock-to-lock steering effort required!
CSP gear shift lever, vastly improved gear changes!
tow bar fitted, specific for T2 early bay, bolted to rear bumper chassis mounts. Full electrics. Enables fitting of a tow bar/ ball mounted bike carrier to avoid stress on rear door/ roof gutter when using Fiamma T2 type carriers
MoT voluntarily tested, new MOT 6 Nov 2026, 2 minor advisories
MoT history since 2002
Vehicle is roadworthy and taxed (free!)
more photos available, just ask!
no warranties or guarantees offered or implied.
E&OE
no returns
Inspection prior to purchase welcomed. Buyer collects, no delivery.
