Description
What is it?
1973 Westfalia Bay window van, the ultimate T2 bay window .
If you have ever thought about owning a classic camper but been put off by the idea of chugging up hills and praying when it comes to slowing down, we have the answer.
A Classic Camper with modern underpinnings, modern brakes and suspension, a powerful and proven power plant and a 5-speed gearbox.
Have I got your attention??
What’s it got?
Let’s start with the mechanicals…120 BHP Fuel injected Subaru surgery EJ20 motor which offers the unmistakable flat four sound mated to a Subarugears 5 speed gearbox.
Red 9 front beam offering twin wishbone disputable coilover suspension with rack and pinion steering
Rear independent suspension with coilovers.
Red 9 front and rear disc brakes conversion with 4 pot calipers to the front with EBC brake pads.
RSR Fuch style wheels with Diamond cut rim
The rear accommodation comprises, rock and roll bed, electric fridge, 2 burner gas hob, genuine Westfalia pop up roof, rock and roll bed and Westfalia louvre windows.
The interior has been recently refitted to incorporate 12 V Led lighting and reading lights.
12/240 V Split Charging, electric hook up, USB charge points, 240V sockets. Fixed and removable solar panels on the roof offer off grid practicality.
In the front, the fully adjustable sports seats are stylish, comfortable and supportive, originating from a Honda S2000. To keep you warm is a matrix linked 3 speed heater to cab area, a beautiful MJ products steering wheel and a modern DAB/ Bluetooth head unit finish the interior off.
A large drive away awning is included in the sale along with a set of thermal window screens.
The entire van has been fitted with Sound deadening and thermal lined panels to keep you warm.
The underside is rut free having been professional treated with Dinitrol.
How does it drive?
It will keep up with modern traffic with ease, power up hills without any fuss and cruise comfortably at 70 mph. The stainless-steel UK custom-built exhaust providing a nice, quiet drive without any drone on the motorways, yet give a fabulous tone when revved.
The suspension modifications offer the handling, ride and comfort only found in modern vehicles, the rack and pinion steering is a delight to use.
Why this one?
Restored and modified by Beetlelink, the cost to undertake this level of work today would be more than £50k not including the van!
It offers all the facilities found in a modern van with the character of a classic at a fraction of the cost with the bonus of being MOT and tax exempt.
