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1979 LHD(Ex California) VW Bay Window Westfalia(original Berlin) Pop Top Camper

£18,500 OVNO

Listed 27/08/2026

1979 Bay Window Westfalia Camper.LHD.Sage Green.Berlin Interior(original).
Bought/imported in 2007,having been imported from California via Europe.(have documents)
Full back to metal respray 2008 including underseal/window rubbers.Original paint code L63H Sage Green.(Original manufacturer stickers were kept,see drivers door area)
Gearbox/clutch plus all associated works replaced 2015.Gearbox(The Engine Shop) changed from auto to manual.
Replacement turnkey engine in 2017.(VW Engine Co)Twin Carbs manually aspirated rather than fuel injection.
Mileage at engine replacement approx 50,000.
Mileage now 54,250.
It's been in storage from 2019 to present.(but ran occasionally)
Over the years amongst general parts/servicing/maintenance the following have been fitted:
Engine c/w replacement heat exchangers
Starter/alternator
Gearbox/clutch
Front seats re-trimmed.Comes with Buddy seat.
Pop-top canvas replaced
Door cards replaced.
Serviced/new tyres/roadworthy check before being collected recently(I have been working abroad)Incl plugs/points/condenser/brake seal/battery).
Most recently fully tuned/gear selector mountings renewed/new fuel pump, carried out by Cotswold Classic Car Restoration.
Other than that the interior is original.No cooker(as per California spec).There is the original sink/tap but no pump or original water tank.
As per pictures this is a very solid,original bus with minor rust starting to come back in the usual places.
Having the original interior(very rare) is a great bonus,ready either for restoration or replacement.
Tax/MOT exempt.

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Vehicle Overview

MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2 Bay Window
Year1979
Mileage54250
LHD or RHDLHD
Engine Size2000cc
GearboxManual
FuelPetrol

Vehicle Specifics

ColourSage Green
AlarmNone
ImmobiliserNone
MOTApril
Sat NavNone
Power SteeringNo
Cruise ControlNo
Reverse CameraNone
Air Conditioning (cabin area)No

Camper Specifics

Seats with seat belts0
Sleeps4
Air Conditioning (rear area)No
Fixed awningNone
Driveaway awningNone
Bike CarrierNone
TowbarNone
Elevating RoofNone
FridgeNone
HeatingNone
ShowerNone
Hot WaterNone
Solar PanelsNone
240 volt hookupNone
Leisure BatteryNo
Cooker HobNo
ToiletNone
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