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1983 Jurgens Autovilla – The Holy Grail of Vintage Campers
Some classics are driven. Others are lived in, loved, and treasured.
This 1983 Jurgens Autovilla is the ultimate expression of vintage Volkswagen camper culture—an untouched, preserved-in-time marvel, built for those who crave freedom, adventure, and the open road.
It is not just a campervan. It is a time capsule, an heirloom of an era when road trips weren’t just travel—they were a way of life.
And this one? It is the best of the best.
A Camper Like No Other – Unrestored, Untouched, Unrepeatable
Bought brand new in 1983 by Mr. Barend Strydom, this Autovilla spent its entire life in the sleepy Free State hollow of Kroonstad.
No harsh coastal air.
No city congestion.
No high-mileage abuse.
Just decades of careful ownership, preserved to perfection.
• Only 59, 000 KM – Genuine, low-mileage survivor.
• Zero Rot. Zero Rust. Zero Excuses.
• Still wearing its original Jurgens badging, decals, and trim.
• Factory-spec everything—down to the Jurgens-branded cutlery and crockery!
• Original VW Bullet Hole Alloys – Period-correct and iconic.
This is not another tired, rebuilt camper riddled with patches and repairs.
This is a virgin example, as honest and original as the day it rolled out of the factory.
How many like this still exist?
The Ultimate Vintage VW Camper – Form, Function, and Freedom
Underneath its coachbuilt Jurgens body sits the legendary Volkswagen T3 chassis, powered by the classic 2. 0L air-cooled flat-four.
• Effortless cruising, bulletproof simplicity.
• Smooth shifting manual transmission—because real campers shift their own gears.
• Designed for adventure, built for a lifetime.
Inside, it’s everything you dream of in a period-correct camper:
• Retro Jurgens Interior – A perfectly preserved slice of the ‘80s.
• Plush Seating & Sleeping for True Comfort on the Road.
• Factory-Fitted Kitchenette – Ready for coffee at sunrise and steak at sunset.
• Built-in Gas Stove & Fridge – Just as it left the factory, fully functional.
• Timeless Style – The kind of charm modern campers will never replicate.
This isn’t just a vehicle.
It’s a lifestyle, a statement, a dream on four wheels. A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity
In today’s world, vintage VW campers are more than just classics—they’re cultural icons.
They are rising in value, impossible to find in untouched condition, and owned by those who truly appreciate the art of slow travel.
And this? This is the ultimate find.
• Fresh Dunlop CV rubber – Brand new and ready to roll.
• Major service just completed – Runs like a dream.
• Much spent to ensure reliability for years to come.
I am reluctantly selling my collection due to the political climate in South Africa, making this a rare chance to acquire one of the finest, most original Jurgens Autovillas in existence.
For UK, European, and Australian buyers, Freight Factory can handle all shipping and logistics, ensuring this rolling time capsule arrives safely at your doorstep.
The Road is Calling – Will You Answer?
This isn’t just another camper.
This is a survivor, a piece of history, and a gateway to the simpler, better way of traveling.
Some dream of adventure.
Others live it.
The only question left is—will you be the one to own this dream?
