VW Bay Westfalia Helsinki LHD
Original olive green & white,
Imported from Germany ~30 years ago; present owner for 18 years, always garaged. Mileage ~148k. MOT-exempt.
Mechanically sound throughout.
Original interior; rock-and-roll double bed, double bed in raised roof, hob, sink, gas and mains fridge, gas heater, storage cabinets.
Body: good floor; small areas of rust in lower rear quarter panels and jacking points; sliding door could do with short lower repair panel.
Fully rebuilt 2.0L CJ engine now with ~15k miles. No oil leaks!
Mahle pistons, Eagle cam, hydraulic lifters, dual Weber IDFs, points-free electronic ignition, electric fuel pump, electronic fuel cutoff, warm-start relay, chrome twin exhaust, split charger for leisure battery.
Loads of torque for hill climbs. Comfortably reaches motorway speeds.
CSP shifter gives smooth gear change; upgraded accelerator linkage.
New master brake cylinder, hard lines and flexis.
Tyres: 4x Hankook, 7mm.
It has had many camping outings in England and Wales (and once around France). I am selling now as it is no longer getting the use it deserves.


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VW Westfalia Helsinki 1978 Bay Camper
£18,000 ONO
Listed 12/03/2026
Vehicle Overview
| Model | T2 Bay Window |
| Year | 1978 |
| Mileage | 144000 |
| LHD or RHD | LHD |
| Engine Size | 2000cc |
| Gearbox | Manual |
| Fuel | Petrol |
Vehicle Specifics
| Colour | green |
| Alarm | None |
| Immobiliser | None |
| MOT | July |
| Sat Nav | None |
| Power Steering | No |
| Cruise Control | No |
| Reverse Camera | None |
| Air Conditioning (cabin area) | No |
Camper Specifics
| Seats with seat belts | 4 |
| Sleeps | 4 |
| Air Conditioning (rear area) | No |
| Fixed awning | None |
| Driveaway awning | 4 berth |
| Bike Carrier | None |
| Towbar | None |
| Elevating Roof | Yes, with beds |
| Fridge | Built in 12v, 240v and gas |
| Heating | Gas |
| Shower | None |
| Hot Water | None |
| Solar Panels | None |
| 240 volt hookup | Built in 240v |
| Leisure Battery | Yes |
| Cooker Hob | Yes |
| Toilet | None |


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