1973 Volkswagen Westfalia Campervan – 1911cc Engine, Full Restoration
Extensively restored by G’Day Kombis and continually improved since its completion in 2015. Finished in Pastel White, with a lively 1911cc twin-carb engine, power steering and its classic Westfalia pop-top roof.
Make This Westfalia Your Own
The Westfalia is offered at £30,995 in its present Pastel White finish, allowing its next owner to get on the road and enjoy it immediately.
Alternatively, this is an opportunity to create your own individual colour scheme. For an additional £6,000, G’Day Kombis can prepare and repaint the complete lower half of the van in your choice of colour, bringing the completed price to £36,995.
The optional package would include:
Preparation and repainting of the complete lower half
Your choice of lower-body colour
All required paintwork materials and associated parts
Removal and refitting of the relevant exterior trim and components
Replacement door seals as required
Transport by recovery vehicle to and from the paint shop
Choose to enjoy this Westfalia immediately in its classic Pastel White finish, or work with G’Day Kombis to create a distinctive two-tone camper that is truly your own.
A CHERISHED 1973 WESTFALIA
This exceptional 1973 Volkswagen Westfalia camper, finished in classic Pastel White, was created as a genuine joint project with G’Day Kombis. Its extensive restoration was completed in 2015, and it remains every bit as impressive as the day it was finished—if not better. all photos on file of the complete tear down of what was a very original and solid UK delivered RHD Westfalia continental.
Since its restoration, the Westfalia has enjoyed a wonderfully gentle life. Its principal outing has been the owner’s annual two-week pilgrimage to France, after which it has always returned home to be safely stored in a private garage.
This careful pattern of use and storage goes a long way towards explaining its exceptional condition today. It has been enjoyed exactly as a Volkswagen camper should be, while remaining protected, properly maintained and continually improved throughout the rest of each year.
BARE-METAL RESTORATION
The restoration began with the body being completely stripped back to bare metal before receiving extensive welding and bodywork, followed by a full professional respray in Pastel White.
This was far more than a cosmetic restoration. Considerable attention was also given to its mechanical specification, resulting in a camper that is genuinely enjoyable to drive.
The underside has received a protective Waxoyl treatment, while extensive soundproofing was installed within the body panels to create a quieter and more refined travelling experience.
UPGRADED 1911CC ENGINE
Power comes from an upgraded and rebuilt 1911cc engine with twin carburettors. It is paired with a Cogbox-rebuilt gearbox featuring a Freeway Flyer-specification top gear, making the van particularly well suited to longer journeys and modern road speeds.
Its mechanical specification includes:
Rebuilt and upgraded 1911cc engine
Twin carburettors
Cogbox gearbox rebuild
Freeway Flyer-specification top gear
Vintage Speed stainless-steel exhaust system
Upgraded 123 electronic distributor
Professionally installed power-assisted steering
Lowered suspension
Gaz front and rear shock absorbers for improved handling and stability
Engine-bay fire-suppression system
Engine access hatch
Dashboard-mounted tachometer
Reversing sensors
MAJOR MECHANICAL WORK COMPLETED IN DECEMBER 2025
In December 2025, the engine was removed and stripped down. The top end was resealed, with all engine oil seals and oil-cooler seals replaced.
The fuel tank was also removed, and all associated rubber components were replaced with nitrile/butyl E10-resistant rubber.
All supporting invoices and receipts for this work are retained in the vehicle’s comprehensive history file.
WESTFALIA POP-TOP ROOF
The classic front-hinged Westfalia pop-top roof incorporates sleeping accommodation suitable for two smaller adults.
Its rear luggage section provides useful additional storage, making this Westfalia particularly practical for longer trips and European touring.
FULLY RETRIMMED INTERIOR
The interior was comprehensively retrimmed as part of the restoration. The cab seats, rear seating and bed, door cards and associated trim were all reupholstered, creating a comfortable and beautifully finished living space.
Madmatz carpeting has been fitted throughout the front cab, with practical laminate flooring in the rear. Extensive soundproofing throughout the body panels makes travelling considerably more refined.
The interior specification includes:
Fully reupholstered cab seats, rear seats and bed
Reupholstered door cards
Wood-rim steering wheel
Five new seatbelts
Madmatz cab carpeting
Laminate flooring in the rear
Leisure battery
Solar panel
Mains electrical hook-up
Built-in battery charger
CD and USB stereo with speakers
Subwoofer mounted behind the passenger seat
Lockable storage box beneath the rear seat
Bamboo shelves beneath the dashboard
ORIGINAL WESTFALIA DETAILS
A great deal of care was taken to source desirable original Westfalia accessories. These were collected over a number of years and include the rear-window flyscreens and swivel table—authentic period details that add considerable character and are increasingly difficult to find.
EXTERIOR DETAILS AND SECURITY
The Pastel White paintwork is complemented by front fog lights and distinctive mag-slot alloy wheels.
Security is enhanced by a discreet tracking device.
COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY
The camper is accompanied by a comprehensive service history dating from the completion of its restoration in 2015, documenting the care, maintenance and continued investment it has received ever since.
Its annual visits to France demonstrate that it has remained a properly usable and dependable touring camper—not simply a vehicle kept for display.
WARRANTY AND ONGOING SUPPORT
The vehicle will be supplied with:
A new MOT
Six-month in-house warranty
Ongoing servicing, MOT and upgrade facilities
Support from a company specialising exclusively in air-cooled Volkswagens for over 21 years
As proud members of The Motor Ombudsman, all our working practices comply with Trading Standards guidance, giving you complete confidence that your legal rights as a purchaser are fully protected.
A VERY SPECIAL WESTFALIA
For anyone searching for a comprehensively restored Westfalia with a powerful 1911cc engine, excellent touring specification and an unusually extensive list of carefully considered upgrades, this represents a very special opportunity.
Built properly, continually improved and clearly cherished, it is ready for its next owner—and many more European adventures.
