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VW Westfalia Helsinki 1978 Bay Camper

£18,000 ONO

Listed 12/03/2026

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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Vehicle Overview

ModelT2 Bay Window
Year1978
Mileage144000
LHD or RHDLHD
Engine Size2000cc
GearboxManual
FuelPetrol

Vehicle Specifics

Colourgreen
AlarmNone
ImmobiliserNone
MOTJuly
Sat NavNone
Power SteeringNo
Cruise ControlNo
Reverse CameraNone
Air Conditioning (cabin area)No

Camper Specifics

Seats with seat belts4
Sleeps4
Air Conditioning (rear area)No
Fixed awningNone
Driveaway awning4 berth
Bike CarrierNone
TowbarNone
Elevating RoofYes, with beds
FridgeBuilt in 12v, 240v and gas
HeatingGas
ShowerNone
Hot WaterNone
Solar PanelsNone
240 volt hookupBuilt in 240v
Leisure BatteryYes
Cooker HobYes
ToiletNone
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