Highlights
- Extensively restored and renovated Westfalia
- Current keeper since 2001
- Fitted with more powerful 2L engine with twin carburettors
- Factory correct, unmodified and in good condition
- Resprayed maintaining the original VW sage green paintwork and included cavity waxing, and full under sealing
- Refurbished checkered interior
- Recent fabric , trim and pop top refurbishment in 2021
- New coil and distributor in 2023
- Full service, check over and four new tyres in April 2025
- MOT exempt with recent voluntary MOT in April 2025 with no advisories
The Appeal
If further proof were needed that Volkswagen’s quirky Type 2 camper gets under your skin, here it is. This well-presented 1979 Westfalia has been with the current keeper since it was imported to the UK from Germany in 2001. Repainted in its original Lime Green and with a magnificent refurbished Westfalia checkered green and yellow cabin, it is a great reminder of just how good an unmodified, highly original T2 can be.
The history file shows a long list of work, including a full respray in the original colour and a 2021 overhaul of the roof, interior and seals that cost close to £5,000. In 2023, it received a new ignition coil and distributor, and in April 2025, there was over £1,200 of work, including general checks, full service and four new tyres.
The photos show that the result of all that investment is a really tidy van with the usual Westfalia practicality. Beneath the rear lid is a usefully powerful 2L 4cyl engine with twin Webers, an upgrade that addresses the standard T2’s lack of oomph. The van is tax exempt by age but comes with a useful recent MOT from April 2025 that contained no advisories.
For those seeking a well-maintained, long-term-ownership Bay Window Westfalia with genuine German provenance, this one is well worth a closer look.
Key Information
- Mileage: 235,461 km (146,310 miles) (believed correct by the vendor, unwarranted)
- Country of registration: UK (imported from Germany in 1999)
- Technical inspection status: MOT exempt, last MOT expired 9th April 2026 with no advisories
- Technical specs: 2.0L twin horizontally flat-four with twin Weber carburettors, four-speed manual
- Paperwork: invoices for recent work, VW chassis details letter, V5C, restoration photos
Recent maintenance (further details in photos):
- 04/25 - £1,243 - full service, check over and four new tyres
- 11/23 - ignition coil and distributor
- 01/21 - £4,800 - seal kit, interior refurbishment, roof refurbishment
The Detail
- Well-kept lime green paintwork following older respray shown in photos
- Some light signs of age outside but not unsightly
- Bodywork presents generally well with a few areas to note in photos
- Standard exterior with steel wheels and factory hub caps showing some age
- Recently fitted with four new tyres in 2025
- No structural advisories on last MOT in April 2025
- Lovely checkered green and yellow retrimmed Westfalia cabin in very good condition
- Front seats with headrests
- Features rear tow bar with bike rack
- Original Westfalia layout maintained during the 2021 interior restoration
- 2L twin horizontally engine fitted with twin Weber carburettors
- Electronic ignition installed
- The vendor states the mechanical condition is excellent
- Features include:
- Two ring hob
- 3-way fridge
- Sink
- Waste water collection
- Eberspacher stationary heater
- Electric hook up
- 8-speaker hi-fi system, amplifier, 10 disc CD player
- Scorpion alarm system
- Integrated tow bar and detachable bike rack
- The vehicle is sold with a full length awning, a set of (rare) original workshop manuals, and a Just Kampers cover
This sale is subject to the Car & Classic Terms and Conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following:
✓ The seller is registered as a private seller which means consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not come into effect. However, you are still covered by Car & Classic’s own Terms and Conditions..
✓ We request that a non-refundable fee be paid if you are the lucky winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted Please refer to our helpful FAQs and T&Cs for specific rates.
✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind.
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's fee. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.
✓ We want a smooth transaction just as much as you do and as such we run all UK-registered cars and motorbikes for sale on Car & Classic through an online HPI check to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing, allowing you to bid with confidence.
✓ We also check whether vehicles are recorded as being written off as part of an insurance total loss claim at the time an advert is placed on Car & Classic and we helpfully provide write-off category labels (Cat C/D/S/N) for your assistance. However, the presence or absence of a label does not guarantee the vehicle’s status and it is always worthwhile carrying out your own full vehicle history check before making an offer on a vehicle.
✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection
or delivery. Importing vehicles may result in additional customs duties and import taxes so it's worth checking beforehand. It is the bidders responsibility to confirm import eligibility prior to purchase.
✓ Unless stated otherwise, you must assume that any cherished, personalised, or heritage vehicle registration is not included in the sale of a vehicle.
