1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia camper and mini-caravan (LHD)
176
Vinnande bud
40 000 £
1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia camper and mini-caravan (LHD)
HIGHLIGHTS
Four-berth camper
Two-berth pod caravan
Official Westfalia conversion imported from California
Superb condition inside and out
THE APPEAL
Meet Flo and Bess.
Flo is a four-berth VW Type 2 Westfalia motor caravan. Bess is a micro-caravan/sleeping pod. Together, they’re the perfect combination for classic-themed family fun. Which is exactly what their current owner has used them for since Flo was imported to the UK a decade ago.
His daughter is now a young adult, though, and he acknowledges that that their days of family camping holidays are behind them, so Flo and Bess are ready to put smiles on the faces of a brand new family. They’re impossible not to love…
Flo was imported to the UK in 2010 and externally restored by a respected VW camper specialist, before being fitted out and finished by the vendor – an auto electrician by trade. Bess came a bit later and was painted to match.
Inside, the Type 2 is cleverly laid out with a fold-out “rock-and-roll” double bed and a separate smaller double bed in the angled pop-top.
The van was originally a Westfalia conversion, but has changed quite a bit since. It has a dining table, a fold down rear-facing chair and a bench seat, the latter of which also has a seat belt that was used by the vendor’s daughter.
To extend the space on offer, the van also comes with a pop-up awning, ideal for increasing the living area or even providing extra sleeping capacity, as well as lots of camping gear that the vendor will include in the sale. Everything is in the photographs but highlights include water tanks, electric hook-up cables, 12v inverters and even a kettle.
There’s a fully operational sink and a high-quality Waeco fridge, which runs off both a 12v leisure battery and 230v external supply.
Up front, everything is in good order in the LHD cabin, with modern music (there’s an amp put-back, too) and cup holders added to the comfort features.
The caravan, meanwhile, contains a compact double mattress, TV, plug socket and USB power, along with a separate shelving area and drawer.
Imported from California, the Type 2 had minimal rust but it was still subject to a strip-down and bare metal respray in 2010-2013, and the owner has had it fully rustproofed and undersealed since.
It’s still in terrific condition with just a few very tiny flaws – some tiny bubbles at the bottom of one door and one side panel and a tiny scuff on the nearside rear quarter, none of which detract from its fabulous appearance. Both the van and trailer have 230v electric hook-up for campsites.
The Type 2 starts on the button with a distinctive air-cooled clatter and settles to a smooth idle almost instantly. It’s a great runner and has been well maintained.
The engine was replaced when the van was restored and is still running faultlessly. The vendor reports that it drives perfectly, with good steering and brakes.engine.jpg1.8 MB
SUMMARY
This is a fantastic opportunity to buy a timeless, depreciation-proof classic that’s the perfect companion for family holidays, or for getting involved in the bustling classic air-cooled VW scene. It’s an icon vehicle in wonderful order, while the micro-caravan adds even further versatility and sleeping space. An absolute gem!
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