Volkswagen T2a Westfalia

Vehicle Description

Sold

Car-ID: OT0147

Model, Body type:
Camper van
Registration:
1968
Engine Power:
1,584 CCM (35 KW / 47 BHP)
Transmission:

			
			Manual transmission
		
Color:

			White		
Doors:
3
Mileage:
2,900 mls

Vehicle Description

– T2a restoration project, competitively priced, straight from the container so to speak
– built in 1967, therefore a reasonably early model
– delivered to the US when new, re-imported 2015
– air-cooled 1.6 litre boxer engine in the rear
– small pop top, approx. 1 m²
– solid substance, of course some work required at the body, mechanical parts and interior
– perfect opportunity to do up a charming VW camper van

The classic Volkswagen Bus – more precisely the type 2. Germany’s biggest export right after the VW Beetle.
There were two and a half generations of the Bus. The T2a variant was built from 1967 until 1971, the hybrid model T2a / b until 1972 and the T2b until 1979.
Westfalia had already made itself a name since 1951 with camping equipment for the T1 (the “camping box”). Since Volkswagen took variations into their VW T2 portfolio, Westfalia furnishings were very popular and widespread.
The model range varied over the years. From year 1969 on, the equipment got named after cities in addition to the number designations. From 1972 to 1973, versions for the US market got their names from cities in the United States.
Just a few minutes behind the wheel of a T2-Bullis and you feel again like 30 years ago. Portugal, Ireland, Italy, a rainy birthday with sparklers in the Tuscan hills – how long ago was that?