1973 VOLKSWAGEN WESTFALIA T2 CAMPERVAN

KEY FACTS

• A charming right-hand drive VW Westfalia T2, featuring the desirable ‘pop top’ and registered in the UK from new.
• A rear-mounted 1.6-litre flat-four air-cooled engine produces around 47bhp and drives the rear wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox.
• This campervan was acquired by the current owner in 2016 following a partial renovation, which included restoration of all exterior panels and paintwork, repair and thorough cleaning of the interior, and rebuilding of the original engine.
• The chassis number indicates an early 1973 build, and the van was first registered in August that year.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This T2 is finished in a classic ‘70s shade of Neptune Blue over a beige interior, which includes a kitchenette with two-ring hob, fridge, ‘Whale’ tap and various storage cupboards housing cooking equipment.
• It also features the original elevating Westfalia ‘pop top’, which functions correctly, as well as the rock’n’roll bed.
• A Kenwood head unit with DAB radio with CD player is fitted.
• The original dynamo was replaced with an alternator during the engine overhaul.
• The campervan comes with its V5, old MOTs and various invoices, as well as a colour-coordinated JustKampers driveaway awning, campsite power cable and accessories.

CONDITION

• There is no known bodywork damage.
• Overall, the paintwork presents well, displaying some small imperfections. There is a small amount of peeling to the base of the VW emblem at the front of the vehicle, and some stone chips and blemishes on the bumpers. There is also a chip to the paintwork on the nearside rear quarter and some light bubbling where the nearside front door meets the front panel, as well as some flaking at the base of the passenger door mirror.
• The original interior is in good condition following its refurbishment, but with a small tear and slight fraying visible on the driver’s seat.
• There are no known mechanical or electrical faults; all controls and switches are in correct working order.
• The most recent MOT test was in May 2019 at 114,909 miles, where the vehicle passed first time with no advisories. Due to its age, it is exempt from mandatory MOT testing.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The vehicle was serviced within the last month, including an oil and filter change as well as a check on all perishable items.
• It has been in dry storage for much of the last two years.
• The history shows a cam belt replacement in 2019.
• Accompanying the vehicle are invoices coverng 10 years of maintenance.

SUMMARY

An original bay window ‘Westfalia’ Volkswagen Type 2 campervan, this example has been well-maintained and sympathetically renovated, appealing equally to VW enthusiasts or those seeking an iconic and practical classic. Fresh from a service following a period in dry storage, it is now ready to be enjoyed for a new set of adventures.

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