Highlights

• Restored some seven years ago
• Bright blue paintwork with white roof and bumper
• Wood board interior with ‘rock ‘n’ roll’ bed

The Appeal

This example - an ex-commercial panelled van - was restored around seven years ago, in which most of its interior was refitted. In recent years the vendor has taken it out very little, leaving this nicely-kept camper ready and waiting for a new career.

The History and Paperwork

• First registered in 1979
• Restored and fitted with wood board interior around 7 years ago
• Acquired by current owner in 2019
• Fitted with electric power steering and adjustable suspension
• Last MOT tested in 2018 
• MOT and road tax exempt
• Indicates 83,619 miles, however this is on a five-figure odometer and can’t be verified
• Vehicle comes with:
  • Numerous invoices
  • Haynes VW Camper manual
  • V.A.G. Service system booklet
  • VW Authorised dealers booklet
  • Original warranty details
  • Previous MOT certificates

The Interior

• Wood boards across the interior body with sprayed VW logos
• Some stains and marks to the woodwork, but no visible rot
• Wall-mounted flexible lights
• ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ sofa bed with wooden slats on a steel frame
• Mattress covered with blue checked fabric with some staining 
• Blue checked part-fabric seats with some scuffs, marks and stains 
• Seat cover on the driver’s seat does not entirely cover the foam filling
• Nicely presented metal and plastic dashboard in very good order
• All instruments clear and easy to read with no reported faults
• Wooden-trimmed steering wheel with steel spokes
• Billiard-ball-themed gear knob
• Sony Bluetooth 55Wx4 CD player/radio
• Fold out picnic table behind the passenger seat

The Exterior 

• Bright blue paintwork with white roof and bumpers
• Body panels appear to be in good order with no dents or dings
• Paintwork is largely clean and well-kept with some blistering and scratches
• Some chips and marks to the bumpers
• Light wear to the sills, but nothing of concern
• Car is sitting on its original VW wheels, which could do with refurbishment
• Full set of Toyo tyres that appear to have had white detailing applied
• Much of the white appears to have rubbed off 
• Underneath, the van is in good order, with light surface corrosion

The Mechanics 

• Engine and gearbox reportedly rebuilt no more than 10,000 miles ago
• Engine looks to be in very good order with no faults we can highlight
• 1600cc flat-four engine with 4-speed manual transmission
• Weber Progressive Carburettor 
• Fitted with electric power steering
• Adjustable front shocks
• Adjustable rear suspension
• Full set of new brakes
• Starts up with no issue and reportedly runs well

Summary