Highlights

Sought-after Westfalia camping specification with pop-top roof
History file including DEKRA paperwork, owner's manuals, and various maintenance invoices
Upholstery work carried out as recently as 2026
Brake shoes and steering components replaced in 2022

The Appeal

The 1978 Volkswagen T2b, the so-called "Late Bay", represents the final evolution of the air-cooled Type 2, and in Westfalia camping trim it remains one of the most desirable classic campers on the market. The combination of a sturdier ladder chassis with the full Westfalia interior makes these vans as functional as they are charming.

This example is finished in pale yellow with a white roof and bumpers, enlivened by red, orange, and green stripes and retro 'Hotel California' vinyl decals along the side panels. Inside the cab, plaid fabric upholstery sits against a black dashboard, while the rear is fitted with wood-trimmed furnishings providing a practical camping setup. A history file accompanies the van, and invoices on file suggest an owner who has invested in keeping this Westfalia well-maintained.

Key Information

Mileage: 94,044 km (unwarranted)
Country of registration: Germany
Technical inspection status: not stated
Technical specs: 2.0-litre air-cooled flat-four petrol engine with carburettor, four-speed manual
Paperwork: registration documents, owner's manuals, DEKRA paperwork, 2023 emissions inspection report, and various maintenance invoices

The Detail

Invoices for brake shoes and steering components in 2022, carburettor kit fitted in 2024, and upholstery work carried out in 2024 and again in 2026
White 14-inch wheels with chrome hubcaps
Opening front quarter light windows
Front-mounted spare wheel
Equipped with plug sockets and a fire extinguisher
Wood-trimmed rear furnishings with sink, fridge, hob, and folding bed
Pop-top roof
'Hotel California' vinyl decals along the side panels

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