1971 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 2 CAMPER BY WESTFALIA  Registration Nu...

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£12,000

1971 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 2 CAMPER BY WESTFALIA 

Registration Number: FMW 251J    
Chassis Number: 2312134839
Recorded Mileage: 89,300 miles

- One UK owner since importing into the UK from the US in the early 2000s
- Serviced and refurbishment by marque specialists in recent ownership
Recently checked over with clean bill of health by VW specialist

Known officially as the Volkswagen Type 2 and depending on body type, either as a Transporter, Kombi or Microbus, this VW was also known informally as the Bus in the US and Camper in the UK. Introduced in 1950 as Volkswagen’s second car model, it was derived from their first, the Beetle, which was designated the Type 1. This second-generation Type 2 lost its distinctive split front windscreen and was slightly larger and considerably heavier than its predecessor. Its common nickname is ‘Bay-window’ or Bay for short. 


The new model also did away with the swing axle rear suspension and transfer boxes previously used to raise ride height. Instead, half-shafts were fitted with constant velocity joints. The updated Bus transaxle is usually sought after by off-road racers using air-cooled Volkswagen components. Brazil contained the last factory in the world that produced the T2. Production in Brazil ceased on 31st December 2013 due to the introduction of more stringent safety regulations, thus marking the end of an era with the rear-engine Volkswagens which first originated in 1935


Originally a dry state US van, first registered in January 1971, this well loved Westfalia Camper has been enjoyed and improved, and used regularly for car shows and holidays until the sad recent passing of the previous owner. Since acquiring the Type 2 from a local VW Camper specialist, our vendors have serviced the van when needed and had the interior retrimmed in correct Westfalia tartan cloth. A replacement engine was fitted a few years ago, and more recently the van was sent for a check over and clean bill of health.

Finished in orange with a white roof, and a funky orange and green plaid interior, and fitted with a ‘rock and roll’ bed, this cool camper, offered with history file and V5C, is ready to take its next owner on many new adventures.