1969 Volkswagen Camper 1600 Westfalia

This Westfalia is a fine example of the model and benefits from coming from a warmer climate having been imported from Arizona back in 2014. The current owner has had the car for 7 years after importing it themselves from a classic car dealer in the US. Being from the US tends to see these campers in much better condition with regards to rust and body integrity and this was the case here. The owner has made several improvements during their time with the camper, but they have all been mechanical and with the way the car functions rather than how it looks, which is believed to be original and stands out as being near immaculate. This Westfalia is ready to go adventuring whilst looking amazing doing so. A change in circumstances is forcing the sale of the camper with the owner not really wanting to part with it, we can’t say we blame him. 

The cream and white two-tone paint work is stunning with very little if any issues to note. There is a copper ‘Westfalia’ pinstripe around the car just underneath the window line that nods to its US life. The outside of this bus really is just immaculate, the current owner is perfectly placed to be taking care of the camper to ensure its at its very best, all the windows are in great condition, the tent on top works perfectly, all electrics, trim and chrome on the outside are in near immaculate condition and all work as they should. As far as the exterior goes there is very little to say about it that isn’t boasting about how good it is.

The interior is the most important part of these campers and the interior of this Westfalia is finished to a very high standard. All trim inside the camper is so wonderfully done that it must be a pleasure to spend a few nights camping with it. All the heater system inside works so you won’t have to worry about the complicated system of pipes and heater units, along with the electricals. All electrical outlets have been changed over to UK spec plugs and power with the external power source feed being present also. The grey headlining and wall panelling works well against the cream/white exterior, matching the grey leather seating units as well. The units inside the camper are finished in wood grain effect and up front, the cream driving seats work well with the grey door cards and rubber matting. The roof tent looks almost new as well, folding and opening as it should. The interior also has all the fly nets as well which are not shown in the photos. 

The previously mentioned stint in the warmer state of Arizona, has treated this camper very well with the underside of this Westfalia looking to be near new. The owner has done most of the work underneath this bus and as a result, the camper now sports new shocks, brakes, front axle, bushes, a new clutch around 2-3 years/1000 miles ago and a high-capacity oil sump among a list of other things. The bus has also clearly had some form of preventative sealing treatment on the underside as the whole underside looks as good as the exterior. Again, as with the exterior the only thing left to say on the underside is how good it looks.

The engine is a 1584cc unit and has served the van well over the years. The owner did want to mention in the interest of fairness that the gearbox has had a very minor bearing whine since the purchase of the vehicle 7 years ago but was keen to add that it has not gotten worse during this time. 

The history shown in the gallery below gives the car’s V5, showing first UK registration in 2014 as well as the MOT certificate showing the test being valid until 23/08/2022. The car has a HPI check and comes with 2 keys. The owner states however that they have a full list of all the parts that they have bought over the years to make this camper a stunning example, this will of course be included in the sale. The servicing costs are obviously not registered as the owner, being a mechanic, has done the work themselves. 

These campers have and will always be a hit with enthusiasts looking for a taste of the great outdoors, on the hunt for adventure, and they will continue to pull premium prices, especially in a condition such as this. This camper has ticked all the boxes you’d want from a potential camper purchase, warm climate to ensure minimal body rot, mechanically trained owner who has taken the best care of the car and everything all throughout the car converted, working and in fine condition. In fact the only bad thing we can find about this car is the fact that its not ours. 

Our estimate for this vehicle is £21,000 - £28,000.

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