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Car of the Day … Volkswagon Westfalia!

The Volkswagen Westfalia camper has become something of an icon in European and American culture, a symbol of hippy and surf culture that grew into the mid to late 1960’s.

 

They epitomize outdoor adventure lifestyle, favoured by Campers, Surfers, Skiers and adventure travelers for the versatility and functionality of what the Westfalia can offer.

 

 

They have been one of the leading names in camper van conversions, constantly maintaining the comfort, style and dependability that is now synonymous with the brand.

 

 

The Westfalia camper was a conversion of the Type 2 and Type 2 T3,  sold from the early 1950sto 2003.

 

 

Early models sported the iconic split windscreen before Volkswagen transitioned to the bay-window with large, single curved windshield and sliding side door, the Westfalia camper was modified to include an angled poptop. This design provided space for a large child’s cot overhead, and on later models, the poptop was further enlarged to fit a full bed large enough for two adults.

 

Westfalia Campers were available from Volkswagen dealers worldwide and were also delivered via the Tourist Delivery Program — where a customer would pick up their new van in Germany, drive it in Europe, then VW would ship it to the customer’s home. Many Volkswagen Campers were purchased by American servicemen and sent home in the 1950s and 1960s.

 

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VW Campervan Could Sell For £120,000

 

The iconic classic Volkswagen campervan has often caught the eyes of people as it drives past occupied by a family travelling to spend a week’s summer holiday on a campsite by a sandy beach in Devon or Cornwall. Well, one of these vehicles is shortly coming up for sale at an auction and may sell for as much as £120,000 – that is more than a brand new luxurious Range Rover Vogue Autobiography!Split Screen VW Campervan

The split windscreen, 1957 Volkswagen Type 2 Samba 23-Window Microbus is being auctioned by Bonhams at The Goodwood Festival Of Speed Sale on the 24th June 2016 with an estimated sale price of between £80,000 to £120,000.

Back in 2005, this particular model was imported from the USA by its current owners. During 2014 and 2015, an awful lot of restoration work was carried out on this classic vehicle. For instance, it has a 1,500 cc air cooled engine that has been rebuilt, the steering box has had some restoration work carried out on it, an extensive overhaul of the braking system has been undertaken and the bodywork has had a great deal of tender loving care including being repainted in Sealing Wax Red and Chestnut Brown. The seats have been re-trimmed and the sunroof replaced. Even some of the glass panels have been renewed. The condition of the campervan is now excellent.

VW Splitscreen CampervanFollowing the restoration works being completed in June of last year it has been taken to a few shows.

This particular model is highly sought after and it is quite likely that, should it be sold at the above auction, it will break the record set last year when a campervan similar to the one mentioned above achieved a price of £91,100.

Here at AIB Insurance, we have arranged suitable motor insurance on similar vehicles so, if you are the proud owner of one, why not give us a call on 02380 268 351 and speak with a member of our experienced, friendly team who will discuss your requirements and arrange to obtain a competitive quotation without any obligation on your part.