One for the oldies

[Fisherman]

Spotted this 1975 VW camper with matching trailer whilst at Lochore.
The guy knew his stuff, and knew how to keep it roadworthy.

 

[mickymost]

Spotted this 1975 VW camper with matching trailer whilst at Lochore.
The guy knew his stuff, and knew how to keep it roadworthy.

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That outfit is going to be worth a few Bob for sure.Nice.

 

[Fisherman]

That outfit is going to be worth a few Bob for sure.Nice.

How much do you reckon mickey.

 

[mark61]

Very nice.
Bay window Westfalia. If in very good nick £25000 to 35000 as a guess, if all original more perhaps.

 

[2cv]

Prices are very variable.

 

[mickymost]

Fisherman I find these VWS are tricky to value as you see em for sale as cheap as £3000 in reasonable nick then some seem to ask £40000 so dont really want to say.A couple of years ago I purchased a 1988 Toyota extended campervan with a small extension on the rear which was the bathroom.I paid £2750 for it then sold it after some improvement inside and out then I managed to get £5750. This VW obviously in a different league to my Toyota Hiace.

 

[mickymost]

Took a trip to Scotland in the Toyota and at one stage this monster parked behind!
I would love something like this but dont know it it would be worth the hassle driving it.

 

[mickymost]

Prices are very variable.

To me it seems the value on those old Vws are what people are prepared to pay.One can get a ballpark figure from others selling similar then add a few grand and hope someone out there will love it and hand you over the cash.

 

[Winger]

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Took a trip to Scotland in the Toyota and at one stage this monster parked behind!
I would love something like this but dont know it it would be worth the hassle driving it.

Driving would be a lot easier than feeding it

 

[mickymost]

Driving would be a lot easier than feeding it

Yes I imagine mpg will be less than 10mpg anyone?

 

[mjvw]

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Took a trip to Scotland in the Toyota and at one stage this monster parked behind!
I would love something like this but dont know it it would be worth the hassle driving it.

I would love one if i could afford to buy I guess the the mpg would not be an issue.

 

[mark61]

Not going to get much more than 15 MPG, but they are not as bad as often though, certainly not great though . Main problem is they are often ordered from new with low gearing option, 55 MPH pretty much top speed, and you'll know about it too in an old one. Wear ear muffs when driving.
Although they are fantastic machines, certainly wouldn't be more choice for over landing. Too many compromises.

Mate used to have one. In South America now in a Sprinter 4x4.

https://mowgli-adventures.com/meet-our-unimog-camper-named-mowgli/

 

[Tim120]

Spotted this 1975 VW camper with matching trailer whilst at Lochore.
The guy knew his stuff, and knew how to keep it roadworthy.

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That is a beautiful bit of kit for me to look at but not to own.
I do not have the knowledge or skill to keep her looking that good.

 

[Fisherman]

That is a beautiful bit of kit for me to look at but not to own.
I do not have the knowledge or skill to keep her looking that good.

When he bought the trailer he had them both re sprayed.
He has had to do a lot of work to keep it road worthy.
Getting parts can be difficult.

 

[Tezza33]

I do not have the knowledge or skill to keep her looking that good.

I thought that when I got married in 1975