1972 VW Camper
Description
Time to sell my 1972 VW Campmobile, AKA Westfalia. This is the last year of this bumper style and camping equipment arrangement and first year of this style of pancake engine and tail lights. It is actually named "Campmobile" on the serial plate and manufactured in Germany. Interior is in excellent original condition which is rare. Most interiors have been hacked and changed. This van includes the original jump seat, stool, ice box (non-electric fridge), sink/pantry combo, closet with mirror, curtains, (including privacy curtain between front seat and rear, windshield curtain (snap on) and upper fold-out bunk. There is also the original canvas baby bed or bunk that stretches across the front seats. Tent is also original and in average condition with one zipper non-functional. I use safety pins to close it. When I bought the van, there was a small dent in the front just above the bumper and the doors were rusted on the bottom. I managed to buy 2 doors that were in excellent condition. The front lower portion of the panel was replaced with a "partial" panel from CIP1 and the work was done at a body shop. In the pics, the front panel & doors are a little shinier because the paint is newer. Mechanically when I bought it, the upper ball joints, centre link steering arm and brake components were changed as part of an out of province inspection service. I purchased the van in 2000 from Washington state. Since I have owned it, it has ran like a top until a few years ago, one cylinder blew out, so I had the engine re-built in Saskatoon at Air Cooled Classics. It was originally 1700cc and is now bored over to 1800cc including 2 new Solex carbs. Since the re-build, there is maybe 2000km. on the van. Awesome stereo installed with a 10" sub woofer & amp (under rear seats) and speakers in boxes in the rear. All removable with no damage to the van. The van is in storage for winter. As of the fall, I replaced the CV boots. I will replace the tires in the spring as the sidewalls are cracked. Lower ball joints will need to be replaced in the next while as revealed in a recent mech. inspection. . Any questions, let me know. This is a rare opportunity to own a classic. You won't find an original van anywhere else in this condition. Spring is fast approaching! I'm not interested in trades. Thanks!
- Make: Volkswagen
- Model: Bus/Vanagon
- Body Type: Other
- Color: Orange
- Year: 1972
- Kilometers: 20000
- Transmission: Manual
- Fuel Type: Gasoline
- Ad Type: Offering
- For Sale By: Owner
- Trim: Westfalia
- Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
- No. of Doors: 3
- No. of Seats: 5
cars & vehicles | classic cars
2021-02-15