1985 Volkswagen LT31 Camper LWB

Highlights

Local garage has looked after and known the vehicle for the last 25 years
Usable camper and classic, turning 40 years old next year
Loads of original features; difficult to find an original factory camper
MOT valid until May 2025

The Appeal

As the largest of the VW vans, it's natural that the LT would make a superb camper. The wide, long wheelbase offered a host of creature comforts, with one of the most popular conversions being carried out by Diamond RV of Leighton Buzzard. These creative and full-featured conversions were amongst the most lauded, and are still highly sought after today - especially if they maintain their quintessentially 80s interiors.

This fabulous camper does exactly that, with only a little work required to bring it up to snuff. The interior is spacious and in fine order, and after a bit of restoration, the exterior will be quite the same. This fabulous van has been through only three previous keepers, and is still a particularly fine piece of retro practicality.

With an MOT valid until May 2025, this camper is ready for immediate use.

History and Paperwork

Registered in 1985
In first ownership until 1991
In next ownership until 2012
Sold to the current keeper in 2021
The vendor has hoped to restore it but sadly this has stalled due to illness
Local garage has looked after and known the vehicle for the last 25 years
MOT valid until May 2025

The Condition

Paint is good but a little flat, and could use a buff to lift
Some surface corrosion on the front behind the bumper and a couple of spots on the body
The vendor reports there's no perforation or rot, however
Sills and wheel arches all appear solid
Underside is relatively clean with no visible perforation
Needs a new skylight and plastic vent for the toilet
Good condition inside
Internally, everything is in fine, highly-original 80s order - from the cooker to the fridge
Some light wear, commensurate with 40 years of use, but all looks eminently usable
Upholstery free of rips, tears or cigarette burns
All cupboards open and lock correctly
Could use new decals to finish the exterior

The Mechanics

2.4L I6 petrol powerplant
Manual transmission with 4 gears
All standard and mechanically sound
Engine needs tuning but reportedly runs well
Hand-made stainless steel exhaust
The MOT highlights an advisory on slight corrosion on brake pipes, front and back
The vendor observes that the van drives well and travels along at 60/70 miles per hour quite happily

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