Volkswagen Westfalia

Things You Need to Know About Buying a Volkswagen Westfalia

The VW Westfalia is a campervan produced from 1951 through 2003. It began as a camper conversion by a sub-contractor of Volkswagen, and in 1952 the company began production of the VW Westfalia as one of its standard vehicles for sale. On eBay, you can choose from different models standard and available equipment, specifications, features, and colours of a cool VW Westfalia for sale.

Which styles of a preowned, low-cost VW Westfalia are available?

The available styles of the inexpensive Westfalias for sale include:

  • Camper box: This style was made from 1951 through 1958. It featured an ice box, birch wood laminate interior, and a water tank and pump.
  • SO-22: This style featured a striped canvas awning that extended the length of the vehicle and about 2 metres outward.
  • SO-23 deluxe: This style featured a box style awning and frame that fit around the passenger side door of the vehicle.
  • SO-22 revision: This awning attaches to the back of the vehicle.
Which tent types are built into the Westfalias for sale?

There are two types of large tents that were built into the VW Westfalias as standard equipment after 1965, including the framed tent. This was available in model years 1965 to 1967. It features large screened windows and a free-standing frame that set it apart from the previous model years' awning-based tents. The early bay window tent is the second large tent built into the VW Westfalias. It has an external frame, zippered screen door, and waterproof floor.

Specifications of a reasonably priced VW Westfalia camper for sale

The specifications of the VW Westfalia include:

  • Fuel type: There are diesel and petrol engines available.
  • Transmission: Choose a four- to six-speed manual or automatic transmission.
  • Engine size: There are 1.6- to 2.0-litre air cooled, 1.9- and 2.1-litre water cooled, 3.2- and 3.7-litre fuel-injected, and 1.6- and 1.7-litre diesel engines.
  • Curb weight: The range is 1,320 to 1,525 kilogrammes.
  • Number of berths: They have two to four sleeping berths.
How do you choose the right VW Westfalia for sale?

When you are shopping for a comfortable VW Westfalia, consider its:

  • Model year: The range is 1952 to 2003.
  • Colour: The options include white, blue, green, and grey. Customised paint jobs are also available on the Westfalias for sale.
  • Optional equipment: The available equipment includes a cooker, double glazing, mains hookup, refrigerator, and blinds.
  • Number of axles: They have one or two axles.
  • Roof style: There are pop-up and high-top options.