1990 VW T25 Caravelle Water-Cooled - VEGE Engine Project / Restoration

£1,595 ONO

Listed 01/10/2026

Up for sale is a March 1990 VW T25 Caravelle water-cooled project van. Operated as a family ride from mid 1999 to late 2009 it has been stored under cover on a sheltered driveway for the last 16 years.

Key Details:

Year 1990
Model: T25 Caravelle (Water Cooled)
Odometer: 156,000 miles on chassis
Engine: Reconditioned VEGE engine fitted at 120,000 miles (only some 36,000miles on the engine itself)
Status: No MOT, non-runner (requires full recommissioning & trailer collection)

History & Interior:

Provenance: Originally registered new by Rank Xerox and used for equipment transport until 1995, then second owner until 1999, currently the third owner.
Seating: Rear bench seat added later; ideal basis for keeping as a passenger minibus or completing a custom camper conversion
Opinion: Was a brilliant vehicle for a family of six with parents living in Montpellier, France. Pram in the back without folding. A great general utility vehicle in its day. A pleasure to drive - can see over hedges. Also, a very good towing vehicle.

Condition & Potential:

A great, honest restoration proposition for a T25 enthusiast or builder. The vehicle has been kept under cover on a sheltered driveway. Sold as a rolling project requiring mechanical recommissioning after sitting, bodywork assessment, and full trailer-based transport upon collection.

Open to reasonable offers (ONO). Viewings welcome by appointment.