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FRESH IMPORT FROM AUSTRALIA! 2 LITRE RIGHT HAND DRIVE

….Jaffa the Jesus bus. Imported from Western Australia on 19th August. Good points; Right hand drive Solid/Never welded 2 litre engine reconditioned 7,000 miles ago by a vw specialist. 2 elderly previous owners Lots of receipts,recent exhaust,new starter motor,battery etc. Oil temperature guage Stereo with AUX input Rock and roll bed with 2 seatbelts The pop top roof is in very good condition 240v hook up for camping Front and rear bull bars with extra spotlamps Tow bar Good tyres and alloy wheels Purchased near Perth in November 09 and toured around for 2000 kilometres,no problems. Bad points; Paintwork not perfect in some areas Sliding door has slight damage but easy repair Unregistered but supply documents for import fees/duty paid To register you require mot and insurance on the chassis number. Mot work required;offside lower ball joint,handbrake needs adjustment,horn not working. I have run out of funds to put it on the road This van will be on display at Vanfest,Three counties showground,Malvern,Worcestershire on 11th and 12th September. Viwing can be arranged prior to show in Whittington,Staffs (near Lichfield). Can deliver. I’ve not much access to a computer so any questions call Brad 07851494698

Really Nice 1975 Volkswagen Bus – Devon Conversion

….’75 VW Campervan for Sale Meet Bruce… I am very reluctantly selling my 1975 VW Campervan (Bruce). I have not owned it that long and I am being forced to sell it due to me changing career and needing a normal (boring) car!!! Overall the van is in great condition for it’s age. I have just put it through an MOT test last month – I had some minor welding done to the chassis and fixed the windscreen washers and then it passed, so you will be buying a van which will not need an MOT until August 2011!!! I have only used this van over the summer and I have done lots of work on it over the last few months, in particular I have completely fitted the interior myself as when I bought this van it didn’t have any interior fitted at all…All the interior metal has been resprayed to freshen it up and I addressed and future potential rust spots on the floor belly…as a result there are loads of brand new parts/pieces included with the van. Some of these include: * Brand new skylight * Brand new interior jailbar kit on rear window * Brand new sexy wheel trims * Brand new chrome rain deflectors on the cab windows * Brand new wood effect flooring in the living area * Brand new interior panel covering throughout * Brand new gearknob (although this needs putting on properly with a universal adaptor) * Brand new RIPSPEED rear speakers * Brand new wood effect window wipers * Brand new cab carpets * Brand new curtains throughout the van * Brand new chrome petrol filler cap * Brand new CV joints on rear wheel axles * Brand new clear front indicators * Brand new US spec rear light clusters * Brand new spare wheel cover (although starting to fade ever so slightly) BODYWORK CONDITION The bodywork on this van is generally very good. When I bought Bruce in March it had been about a year since lots of body work had been carried out by it’s previous owner. I have lots of pictures of this work being done which you can examine if you come to view the van. The paint work is still nice and fresh, the cream colour on the top compliments the metallic red on the bottom really well. There are a few small scratches here and there and the bottom of the sliding door has a bit of a crack where it has been filled. The lines of the van are for the most part straight and clean. It is now starting to show a little bit of rust in 3 places…a bit of bubbling on the front panel near the bumper, a bit of corrosion on the passenger side at the front near the bumper and a bit of rust at the bottom of the passenger side door…this is only a little bit though wouldn’t cost much at all to sort it out properly (or fill it yourself if you know how). Overall the bodywork is not ready to win a show…but is still better than most busses I see on the road. I have also replaced the front indicators with nice new sexy clear ones and I have put US Spec all-red light clusters at the back too. THese look much better than the boring orange ones…but you can have the orange ones too if you want to change them back. The spare wheel cover is new as well. I also replaced the petrol filler cap with a chrome one which looks really cool…other cool bits of trip included are the chrome rain deflectors and chrome ‘beauty rings’ on the wheels. INTERIOR CONDITION The inside of the van is excellent as most of it is new. The cab area is fresh and clean, the door panels have been recovered and the carpets are new (since buying the carpets I have only used the van twice). It has a Goodmans stereo with a 10 CD changer and Blaupunkt speakers in the doors. There is a new chrome and leather gearknob but it needs fixing on properly (I still have the old wooden one which you can take as well). The dashboard doesn’t look faded and worn like lots of other vans. The seats are not standard but they’re from an Audi and look good in black leather…and let’s be honest, normal VW bus seats are not the most comfortable things you can sit on anyway!!!! My bum definately enjoys sitting on these more than the ones in my last V-Dub!!! The window winders are also new and match the rest of the van really well. In the living area you will find a nice cosy and fresh environment. Because the van didn’t have an interior when I bought it – the inside is now a combination of some DEVON units, a WESTFALIA cooker/sink and a Rock ‘n’ Roll bed!!! The main wardrobe is Devon (I have recovered this to make it match the Westy unit a bit better), there is also a Devon buddy seat (which I haven’t got round to recovering but you can have the covering for free to do this yourself…If you can’t be bothered to do it yourself then it looks OK anyway…it’s just a slightly lighter shade of wood). The cooker and sink look really good and obviously being Westfalia is of exceptional high quality…the cooker has been used this summer and works perfectly but I haven’t used the sink, I have connected the waste pipe and it drains through to the outside but I haven’t connected a pump yet…I do have one which I will include but I have never tested it so I don’t know if it works!!! Bruce also has an overhead locker and a sideboard cupboard which opens at the top and at the front…perfect for storing a cool box or fridge (not included). The Rock ‘n’ Roll bed provides comfy sleeping for two!!! Underneath the bed is a brand new set of RIPSPEED speakers which deliver a booming soundtrack whilst cruising!!! The curtains in the van are brand new and look lovely in a white and green leafy pattern! Bruce also has two fold out bunk beds like other Devons (only really suitable for kids though). The interior can be arranged in 2 ways…you can put the buddy seat adjacent to the bench seat to make an ‘L’ shaped couch or you can put the buddy seat next to the sliding door in front of the wardrobe for when you want to sit dangling your feet outside!!! There are also a new set of jail bars on the rear window which add style (and you can hang towels on them too when the back door hatch is open!!!) The floor is brand new and covered with wood effect vinyl…it looks really good but now has a small scratch in it that the man at the garage done! All of the interior panels are new (or newly covered) and as such have no signs of wear or dirty marks. I also sprayed all the interior metal before fitting the panels and installing furniture so this also looks very clean. The skylight was a bit grim too…so this has been replaced with a brand new one which lets a lot of sunlight in and brightens the living area up. The only bits of the inside that need finishing off are the cab head lining and the head lining in the living area…I simply didn’t get round to this bit yet…I did try to do it myself with white vinyl…but it looked crap so I ripped it down again! There are many companies which specialise in head lining who could do you a professional job for a good price. Also the interior light is broken…but I will include a boxed brand new one which simply needs connecting. MECHANICS AND ENGINE The engine is a standard 1600 petrol engine with no obvious problems. It pulls well and hasn’t given me any maor issues since I’ve had it. It does need a tune up though as it ‘shudders’ a bit when idle and sometimes cuts out at traffic lights etc…I will get this tuned up next week so by the time the buyer comes to collect it…it should drive normally. Sometimes when you first start it there is a bit of white smoke, but after a few seconds this goes and doesn’t come back…I’m not a mechanic so don’t know what this means…but it seems fairly normal to me given the age of the vehicle etc and it always drives well when it’s warmed up!! There are no oil leaks which is surprising for a 35 year old bus…I have also replaced both the rear CV joints and have had the chassis welded recently so I honestly cannot foresee any mechanical problems any time soon. Obviously this is an old vehicle, and if you’ve had an aircooled VW before you will know that they require a bit more care and attention that modern cars…so don’t expect it to drive like a 2010 Ford Fiesta (but I’m assuming you already know this if you’re looking for an aircooled V-Dub!!) All 4 tyres are in excellent condition! ROOF CONDITION When I bought the van, the roof canvas was dirtier that Jordan on a hen weekend in Magaluf!!! Me and my girlfiend spent hours thouroughly scrubbing it and now it’s fit to live in. The roof bars were also broken and rusty so I paid a fair bit of cash getting this fixed. The roof has 2 new brackets connecting the roof to the bars and now the roof goes up and down smoothly. The roof also doesn’t leak when it rains. Other Info Some minor things I forgot to mention are that the door locks are a bit weird. The van will not lock when the inside door panels are off…but the door handles will not open from the inside when the panels are on…Weird. I just keep the panels on and open from the outside through the window and lock the van with the key. Also the sliding door will not lock from the outside, but it can be locked from the inside. I paid £100 to have all the locks fixed but it didn’t actually get fixed…money well spent there then!?!?!?! If I were the winning bidder I’d just buy some new locks and get them fitted…doesn’t cost much. ****** ****** ****** Wow…I’ve just realised I’ve actually wrote War and Peace here!!! I just wanted to be thorough and be as honest as I can with the description of the van. Generally, it is already a great van which can be used immediately for holidays, weekends away or as an everyday vehicle! But this van has the potential to be a truly AMAZING van if you just spend a bit of time finishing the little bits off (like the headlining etc). I’ve advertised this van elsewhere for £9,950…so if you e-mail me about a ‘buy-it-now’ price the answer will be £9,950. I also reserve the right to end the auction early if it sells before the end. You are definately welcome to come and view the van and give it a test drive etc. I will only be available in the evenings and weekends though for this…please contact me on 07828212454 to arrange this or e-mail me on bryan_doyle@hotmail.co.uk if you have any other questions etc. The winning bidder will have to collect and bring cash. I live in the North-West and am 5 mins off the M62 motorway. Thanks for looking, good luck and happy bidding!!!

FULLY REFURBED-RHD-4 BERTH TAX FREE-CATH KIDSTON *FAB*

….I really do not know where to start! We are selling our stunning “Olive” a 1968 Early Bay Volkswagen T2 Dormobile Camper Van. I have had easier break ups with long term boy friends, it really is going to be hard parting with her, she is beautiful, and it has been a very hard decision to decide to sell her! Pictures were taken this morning but really do not do Olive any justice, you really have to see her to believe her condition. She has been fully refubished, a bare metal respray has been done (with photos to prove) Her paintwork has been done to an exceptionally high standard, she shines! She is a 4 berth (2 bunks in the roof) and full double rock and roll bed. You can buy a hammock to go over the front seats (not included in this sale) for a young child to sleep in if you need a 5 berth. She has a stunning Cath Kidston style interior, fridge, hob, grill, comes complete with toaster and kettle. She is ready to use. We have a Khyam 4 berth awning for sale seperatley if buyer would like it (only used for 1 camping trip, complete with carpet!) I have to camp in style!!!!!! Her cab is immaculate, green leather seats (very comfy) Drives really well, It has had a new engine approx 3 years ago (1641cc) on twin webber and always serviced. She has also had disc brake conversion. She has had a brand new starter motor (4 weeks ago) MOT til April 2011. Our local vintage car mechanic has done a full check recently and she is perfect (the Best VW he has ever seen in 50 Years!) She has a brand new leisure battery fitted recently with 2 year warranty. It is lovely to have Electric hook up to use on trips for using hair dryers/toasters charging phone/TV etc.She has plugs, fire extinguisher, JVC face off CD/Radio, Fire blanket also included (needed for insurance purposes-Insurance is really cheap). She is TAX EXEMPT as she is classed as a historic vehicle. The inside layout with the kitchen etc is fab, plenty of space and great headroom when the dormobile roof is up. She has lots of storage space. The table can also be used outside (stand included) She has no rust/bubble/faults. She is water tight. Roof rack is included in the sale (it really finishes her off!) We have a large file with all receipts of the work done on her totalling over £20,000 She starts fist time, engine sounds fab. She really is a collectors item, she is stunning and for genuine reasons she needs a new home. Please do get in touch with any questions Please call/text 07855 131896 if you want to discuss anything. Please do not make silly offers, we are not desperate to sell, Please do bid if you really want her, you are welcome to view, just get in touch. Any inspection welcome. She really is a genuine sale, no rust, nothing dodgy, I believe this to be the best VW Campervan on ebay, we looked for ages before buying her and she really does outshine any others we have seen. We recently took her to Devon and had compliments where ever we went from the young to the elderly. There is a reserve (I am not going to disclose this as people wait til the last minute of the auction and just dial in the reserve price, I want this to be a fair auction, please do bid if you want her, you will not see another like this for a long time, highest bidder over the reserve gets her) She comes from a very clean smoke free family. HAPPY BIDDING £250 deposit required at the end of the auction please.On 05-Sep-10 at 13:57:30 BST, seller added the following information: Sun visor at the front is included in the sale. She has seat belts fitted at the back. Sterring wheel lock/coffee pot on the hob is not included. All cushions are included in the sale, and so are the curtains. Hope this answers some questions I have had. On 05-Sep-10 at 14:00:34 BST, seller added the following information: She has also had all her electrics checked very recently by a fully qualified electrician. The hook up lead is included. Thanks.

New MOT!

….VW Camper Bay Window 1974 Devon I have owned the capmer for around 4 years but unfortunatly it has had very little use so I need to sell it. It has just had the engine fully reconditioned from the bottom end up, runs very smoothly with plently of power and starts every time without fail. It passed its MOT only a couple of weeks ago so is ready to go! The van has the ‘Rock and Roll’ bed, pop top with no leaks and the original cooker which is on hinges so you can swing it outside the van. It has not been heavily modified so is more or less as standard. As you would expect for a van of this age it has all the usual wear and tear. If you would like to come and view it before you bid or have any questions please email me. I live near Shaftesbury, Dorset. Please remember you bid to buy! A deposit of £100 will be required by the winning bidder followed by cash on collection.

….Here for sale, is my beloved VW camper, Oscar. I have owned this vehicle since 1987 and driven all over europe including trips to Hungary and Greece. Over this time I have done alot of work to improve Oscar. He has had: New front axle beam 2000, Comlete engine rebuild 2002, New elevating roof bellows and seals 2002, New front panel, deform panel, front wheel arches and drivers door skin 2009,Complete refit and retrim with two tone vinyl in the front and cream Connoly hide in the back and a full respray in two pack paint this year. This recent work has been done as an effort to repay Oscar for the years of faithfull service and happy memories he has given my family over the years. I would love to keep this van for ever but I know the time has come for him to move on to give someone else many years of pleasure.I’ve gone soft and developed a liking for hotels. I would much prefer you to view before bidding. Call 07779388249 Normal ebay rules apply. Overseas bidders and those with low or negative feedback will be removed unless by prior arrangement. Good luck

….This is a gorgeous orange and white poptop 1975 T2 bay window right hand drive campervan with roof rack and spotlights. Re-sprayed to a very high standard there is no rust and the exterior is immaculate. 1600cc air cooled engine rebuilt professionally new clutch wheel bearings tin ware no expense spared. only 176 miles since rebuild. 2 original hammocks in tartan material and 3/4 rock and roll bed. Sink with electric water pump,3 ring calor cooker and portable coolbox/fridge many storage cupboards. There is a full years MOT (aug 2011). Fitted with distribution board and sockets for 240volt hook up. This is a very reluctant and genuine sale. Inspection would be welcome the campervan is located in Fareham Hants. Any questions please e mail me Pick up only