The marriage of Volkswagen’s T4 and Westfalia delivers one of the best campers of recent times. These are exceptionally versatile and reliable vans with a very strong following.
This 1995 California Exclusive is a particularly good example. That is down to the cosmetic and mechanical condition and the very high specification. The pretty light green metallic paintwork has recently been refreshed, and the smart ‘Cactus’ interior has been similarly overhauled.
The van has been regularly used but there are no obvious signs of that or its 30 years. Recent mechanical work includes a new clutch, timing belt and water pump. There is also a new solar panel and battery. We are told that everything works. The last inspection was in January 2025 with no advisories and the technical inspection certificate runs to September 2025.
A good Westfalia is all about condition and specification. This one firmly scores on both points.
The History and Paperwork
First registered 1995
Well maintained with recent work detailed below
Registered in Portugal
Current keeper acquired it in July 2024
Previous keeper is reported to have resprayed it
ITV to 22nd September 2025
Inspected 10th January 2025 with no reported advisories
Vendor has added solar panel, awning, front rubber mat and battery since acquiring it
The Condition
Very tidy van with Westfalia conversion based on California model
Smart light green metallic paintwork which the vendor says has recently been refreshed
The paintwork was reportedly resprayed by the previous keeper
Any signs of age to paintwork appear to be light and not significant
Exterior fittings including bumpers, lights and glass all in good order
Fitted with double-glazed windows with opening rear window
Double glazed for comfort and soundproofing and fitted with mosquito nets and blackout blinds
Attractive VW-branded alloy wheels in very good order showing only light marks
High top roof and other Westfalia modifications appear well-kept and fully operational
Fitted with rear bike rack, side awning and recently fitted solar panel
The seller tells us that the interior is standard and in very good condition
Very well-preserved cabin with extensive specification summarised below
Recently overhauled ‘Cactus’ fabric seats in very good condition for age and mileage
The vendor tells us that the interior is non-standard but otherwise presents very well
Well-organised Westfalia interior layout with clever use of space as shown
We are told that everything works correctly with no issues advised
Van has clearly been looked after, with even the fitted rubber mats to front showing little use
Solar panel, awning, battery and front footwell mat fitted since July 2024
Specification:
220 volt socket on the outside rear of the motorhome with adapter cable included
Three internal 220-volt sockets and three 12-volt sockets
Radio with Bluetooth
Skylight in the roof with mosquito net.
Driver and passenger seats swivel
Rear seat for two people with seat belts, which slides to form a bed measuring 1. 90m by 1. 20m
This bed has storage compartment underneath
The upper bed is 2m by 1. 10m
Folding side table 40cm by 35cm
Dining table 96cm by 45cm
Safe
Electric taps
20-litre cassette toilet
55-litre clean water tank
55-litre waste water tank
Washbasin in the bathroom
Bicycle rack
Hinged door between the bathroom and living area
LCD for:
Outside temperature
Battery charge level
Solar panel and new battery
Clean water and waste water tank levels
Kitchen:
Two-burner gas cooker
Dishwasher with tap, which can also be used as a shower
Cupboards and drawers for storage
The Mechanics
Volkswagen 2,400cc 80bhp diesel engine
5spd manual gearbox
New battery recently fitted
No reported running or driving issues
Clutch, timing belt and water pump replaced 8,000 kms ago
Vendor advises that the brakes could be improved
ITV to September 2025
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