I am selling my camper van, and because the market seems slow it’s now £1,500 cheaper. That buys you a good amount of ferry / tunnel tokens and enough petrol to be on the continent or wherever your sense of adventure takes you. As a family we have outgrown our beloved 1971 (1972 model year) camper van, "Derek". A LHD VW transporter originally from Oregon, USA, Derek was converted by Riviera in the US. However in order to make him more appropriate for our family we have incorporated some period-correct Westfalia fixtures and fittings (e.g. wardrobe, rear shelf, sink unit) and added a pop-top roof in the Westfalia style to make him a 4-berth. Features include: Rock and roll bed (double) in lower area Hinged pop-top bed (double) in upper area Cab hammock (single) for a small child (under 10) 240v mains power with distribution unit that also handles the 12v charging and features Single 240v socket Single USB socket Cigarette lighter socket Propex heater, thermostatically controlled for night heating - Camping Gaz powered LED lighting and fluorescent strip lighting Mad Matz front carpets Vintagespeed gear shifter Buddy-box between front seats with cup holders and storage Wardrobe storage Upper rear shelf storage Under bed storage Sink unit with storage, sink (disconnected - so now just a bowl) and 12 Waeco fridge / freezer Hidden Bluetooth amplifier and speakers Thermomat blinds for windows for privacy, heat management and decorative curtains Vehicle details: Drives well, has been reliable for us and we have driven around UK, France, Belgium in the van MOT exempt Tax exempt 1700cc engine Good tyres All 4 shock absorbers replaced within last 5 years Tyres replaced with Continental commercial spec tyres within last 5 years Not lowered or suspension modified Many engine seals replaced Twin Weber carburettors conversion 5 years ago - correctly jetted for van Heaters work - cables are jammed though so warm air blows continually Fresh air works - cables work freely Recent stainless steel wipers and blades Recent new mirrors Recent new market lights and reflectors Recent windscreen seal (within last 5 years) Recent rear windscreen seal (within last 5 years) eBay auction is here: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/254263613430 Happy to entertain sensible offers. Good stout fairly original van, it’s not perfect but then perfect ones are £20k+ Would love to find it a good home! Thanks!
Thanks buddy! We're very sorry, but as a family our needs have changed and schlepping across Europe is now something that typically needs a different mode of transport. We've realistically not used him enough the last couple of years to warrant keeping him fed and watered, and as pretty as he is to look at I'm trying to be pragmatic. I'd rather see him go somewhere sympathetic and take an offer than dogmatically hold out for my asking price TBH. Old VWs are now daft money, and I was advised by a friend to start at £17k... but that just doesn't sit well with me. I think I gave £750 for my first one, and gave £300 for my first Beetle. The Beetle was a project though, needed the brakes sorting and the seats putting back into it... after doing the welding and paint the previous owner lost interest. Bring back those days...
