1973 VW KOMBI WESTFALIA POP TOP CAMPER T2 - BRILLIANT ORANGE - 211,953 KM - LHD, 2.0L UPGRADE, FRESH CARBS/BRAKES/TYRES, COMPLETE WESTFALIA FITOUT
1973 VW Kombi Westfalia Pop Top Camper T2. Rear wheel drive. 2.0L Petrol (upgraded). Manual. Indicating 211,953 km. 5 seats. Left Hand Drive.
Description
A Westfalia pop-top T2 in Brilliant Orange is one of those vehicles that stops people in their tracks. They photograph themselves next to these. They talk about owning one for years before they do anything about it. This 1973 example checks all the boxes that make a T2 Westfalia genuinely desirable, and the exterior presentation is excellent. The orange paint is consistent, glossy, and deep all the way around the bus. Panels are straight. All glass is intact. Every light, lens, and piece of chrome trim is present and correct. The cream Westfalia pop-top sits flush when closed and looks solid from every angle. The Westfalia script across the rear panel is right where it should be. Through the windows you can see the original-style terracotta curtains on their rails and the white Westfalia cabinetry inside. This one has not been stripped out. It is a complete Westfalia camper and it looks the part.
Notably, this is a left-hand drive vehicle, which is correct for a German-built Westfalia Camper of this era. Many T2 Westfalias imported into Australia are LHD, and for the collector market this is actually authentic and period-correct, even if it takes getting used to on Australian roads. The seller has put real work into making it tour-ready. Fresh 2.0L engine and gearbox (an upgrade over the factory 1.6L), carburettors rebuilt, brakes done, new tyres fitted, carpet, curtains, awning, and seat covers all renewed. That is a serious list of work. You are not buying a project that needs freshening up. You are buying something the previous owner clearly intended to use and use well. The white steel wheels are clean and the tyres look fresh, consistent with the recent tyre claim.
A few things to note before bidding. No engine photos are included, which is always worth flagging on a vehicle where the engine swap is a key selling point. Ask for a video inspection so you can see the 2.0L in situ. The pop-top canvas and lift mechanism are not shown in the raised position, so the condition of the canvas bellows and the internal sleeping platform need to be verified. Indicating 211,953 km on a 50-year-old bus is entirely believable and is not a red flag in this context, these things are built to work. T2 Kombis hide rust in chassis rails, under battery trays, and in floor pans that photos simply cannot reveal, so a hands-on inspection is essential. But on everything visible, this bus presents as a solid, usable, go-anywhere classic camper. Brilliant Orange with a white pop-top, complete Westfalia fitout, fresh mechanicals. That is a strong package.
Features
* Brilliant Orange with cream Westfalia pop-top, two-tone appearance
* Genuine Westfalia factory pop-top camper fitout with cabinetry present
* "WESTFALIA" rear script in correct factory position
* Jalousie/louvered windows on rear quarters, original Westfalia specification
* 2.0L petrol engine upgrade (factory was 1.6L)
* Fresh carburettors, brakes, tyres, carpet, curtains, awning and seat covers
* Left Hand Drive, correct for German-built Westfalia Campers
* Terracotta Westfalia-style curtains on interior rails
* Orange VW-logo spare tyre cover on front-mounted spare
* White painted steel wheels, freshly presented
* All lights, lenses, glass and chrome trim present and complete
* Awning included (seller stated)
Condition Notes
* Left Hand Drive, buyers should factor this in for Australian road use
* No engine photos provided, request video inspection to verify 2.0L fitment
* Pop-top not shown in raised position, canvas and internal bed platform condition unconfirmed
* 211,953 km indicated on odometer
* T2 Kombis are prone to hidden rust in chassis, floor pans, and under battery tray, physical underside inspection strongly recommended
* Interior fitout completeness (sink, stove, fridge/icebox, table) to be confirmed at inspection
Specifications
Year: 1973
Make/Model: VW Kombi Westfalia Pop Top Camper T2
Body: Space Cab / Campervan
Engine: 2.0L Petrol (upgraded)
Transmission: Manual
Drive: Rear Wheel Drive
Odometer: Indicating 211,953 km
Colour: Brilliant Orange / Cream Pop-Top
Seats: 5
Steering: Left Hand Drive
Chassis No: 2342068457
(Key #54CC MARPLE)
Lloyds stock #580714+1
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Location of item: 60 Marple Avenue, Villawood, NSW, Australia
** This vendor is not registered for GST - therefore GST is not applicable on this asset **
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As with all vehicles sold in the Classic Car Division, they have been well looked after by their previous owners. This is an Auction Sale. This asset is sold under standard auction conditions, as is, where is. High volumes of incoming product prevent our team from being able to inspect all items individually. All photos, descriptions, odometer readings, hour readings, engine specifications and any condition reports should be used as a guide only and have been compiled after speaking with the owners. To find out more about this lot or to book a live video inspection please contact the Auctioneer Contact which can be found on the Auction Details page. There is no statutory warranty & no cooling off period.
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