Comprehensive engine rebuild in 2020 with over £4,000 spent
In current ownership for over two decades years
Equipped with the desirable 2.0-litre 'Pancake' engine
Retains its period Westfalia interior with a raft of amenities including a fridge, sink, and cooker
Accommodates up to five on the road and four overnight berths (plus one hammock)
The Appeal
With its drivetrain in the rear and an innovative cab-over-wheel design, the Volkswagen Type 2 was almost Tardis-like in the way it maximised interior space. That meant it was ideally suited to camper van conversions, as while, (especially by today's standards), it's rather small on the outside, there's ample space in the cabin to accommodate a whole family. Paired with an elevating roof, as many converted Type 2s were, these transform into a very usable home from home.
The Westfalia is among the most coveted of the original conversions and we're delighted to offer this 1980 Bay Window which sports just that. It's been in present ownership for over two decades and used for many a family holiday, but now it's time for a new custodian to continue the van's preservation. It underwent some restoration when the vendor acquired it and in 2020, received a c.£4,000 engine rebuild.
Seldom do you find original Westfalia interiors so well-preserved, so while there's some bodywork to attend to, this van is eminently worthy of some time and effort to return it to its best.
History and Paperwork
38,150 miles from new - believed accurate by the vendor
Registered in 1980
In current ownership for over 20 years
Underwent a complete refurbishment upon purchase, originally orange, now blue
Over £4,000 spent on engine work in 2020, with details provided on two invoices
The car has not been driven much since the major engine work in 2020
The last MOT expired in 2021, but the van is now MOT exempt
The Condition
Comes with a fitted cover for winter storage
Straight bodywork
Some patination to the blue paintwork
Some corrosion is developing around the driver's and passenger's doors, and rear panels underneath the windows
The elevating roof appears in good order for its age
Original fabric and working interior, including a fridge, sink, and cooker
Very smart original Westfalia cabinetry and accesories
Front two seats were fitted with leather covers during the initial refurbishment
Has been a family vehicle, with 5 seatbelts and 4 beds, and a campervan hammock was used for the fifth child when they were younger
The Mechanics
Desirable 2,0-litre 'Pancake' engine
four-speed manual gearbox
The vendor states that it starts reliably from cold but currently has difficulty starting when the engine is warm
Reportedly drives as expected for a Volkswagen van of this vintage
Benefits from a 2020 engine rebuild
Smart engine compartment
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