Highlights

• Genuine factory Westfalia camper
• Backed by comprehensive history file
• Extensively refurbished throughout current ownership
• Rare factory automatic transmission
• Great example in good highly original form

The Appeal

A genuine factory Westfalia, this 1975 model stands as a great honest, highly original example of the beloved automotive icon. It presents in wonderful shape having been well loved and extensively refurbished throughout its current 13 year long stretch of ownership and is no doubt ready for many more years and miles of enjoyment and adventures.

The History and Paperwork

• Left the Volkswagen factory on 25/05/1975
• First registered on 04/07/1975
• Accompanied by a Volkswagen certificate of authenticity denoting this as a genuine factory Westfalia
• Genuine factory automatic van
• Comes with a comprehensive set of invoices for servicing work and parts bought throughout the van’s lifetime
• Throughout its current ownership the van has been used for short trips and days out and is then stowed away under cover for the harsher winter months
• V5 registration document present with the van
• Both tax and MOT exempt due to the age and historic status of the vehicle
• VW instruction manual and Continental camper manuals also present in the van’s history file

The Interior

• Genuine Westfalia camper interior understood to be the “Continental” camper specification
• Presents in brilliant original form with what we understand to be the original Westfalia fixtures, fittings and paintwork
• Exceptional vibrant orange tartan upholstery used throughout. A real eye catcher in great clean order
• High quality wood cabinetry used throughout, exceptionally well preserved
• Westfalia stamping still present within the cabin
• Original “buddy stool” and child’s hammock still accompany the van
• Front seating presents in great order and is notably lacking in wear or tarnishing
• New matching orange curtains throughout
• Bedding foam replaced last year
• Front dash panel looks to be in exceptionally good order, boasting rich black plastics and very limited signs of wear
• Interior trim and door furniture all appear to be in fine fettle
• Vendor notes that they have removed the water tank to allow for more storage and to accommodate the larger size of gas bottle now required
• Pioneer radio head unit
• Comes with a brilliant adjoining awning system
• Current owner reports that a new canvas pop top roof has been fitted during their ownership
• Original heating system has been renewed
• Overall a wonderfully well presented highly original Westfalia interior in great usable form

The Exterior

• Vibrant two tone orange and white paint scheme
• An exterior respray has been performed under the vans current ownership
• As such the exterior paint work presents in truly fine form, impressively lacking in the extensive blemishing and patina often found of vans of this age
• There are some minor surface bubbles beginning to protrude however nothing that appears to be major or detrimental to the van
• Factory Westfalia pop top roof
• Four great silver steel wheels with VW hubcaps, which have all been recently refurbished and resprayed
• High quality exterior chrome trim
• Contrasting white painted front and rear bumpers, in great presentable shape
• Orange tinted sun visor which we believe to be the original for the van
• Glass work presents in good order although there is some weather seal on the passenger side quarter light window which is preventing it from opening
• Panel gaps appear straight and consistent throughout

The Mechanics

• Rare factory automatic van
• Subject to extensive mechanical refurbishment throughout current ownership with the following tasks understood to have been performed
  • Reconditioned engine fitted circa 2018 - sourced from The VW Engine Company
  • Automatic transmission refurbished and new transmission gasket fitted
  • New gas regulator and hose
  • Replaced carburetors
  • Electronic ignition installed
  • Leisure and engine batteries replaced
• The van appears in good solid form with the following welding having taken place on the van
  • New sills, jacking points, battery tray, wheel arches and drivers floor reinforced
• Fire suppression system and fuel cut off have been fitted for improved safety
• Courtesy of its extensive recommissioning the van presents in great overall mechanical order, and fires into life comfortably and with ease thanks to its new electronic ignition
• Reported to provide a wonderful driving experience having been on several day trips throughout its current ownership
• Backed by a wealth of enthusiast and parts support

Summary