Out of production for decades and there is still strong a demand for the legendary VW Microbus, especially those with the coveted Westfalia camper conversion. To date, nothing else has appeared that can match its combination of utility, reliability, and simplicity, and of course, there's no denying the appeal of a vintage VW to folks who were around when they were new.
This bright red 1972 Volkswagen Microbus Westfalia Camper is exactly what you've been looking for. Functional, clean, and never used for anything more challenging than exploring the edges of civilization. The bodywork is in excellent shape, as you'd expect from a vehicle that's led an easy life, and all the original badges, lenses, windows, and other hard-to-obtain parts are still there. 1972 was the last year for the front step bumper, making this Microbus even more desirable. The bright red paint is sunny and cheerful.
The Westfalia camper top gives it a distinctive look that VW fans can recognize a half-mile away, but beyond that, there are no notable modifications (and you can't really call the camper top a modification anyway). The front-mounted VW emblem is as big as they come and you can tell VW was serious about the camper's abilities, thanks to the campground hook-ups and vent windows on the side of the van.
1700cc flat-four engine
4-speed manual trans mission
Desirable Westfalia camper edition
Last year for front step-bumper design
Recently replaced clutch and tune up
Runs and drives great
Original AM radio and un-modified dash
Original wheels and hubcaps
Inside, it is as funky and as practical as you remember. Tan vinyl upholstery is durable, easy to maintain and perfectly captures the look of the era without being too outrageous. The original gauges are all functional and the upright driving position is probably something we will never experience again in a consumer vehicle. The original ventilation controls are still as indecipherable as ever and there is plenty of headroom fore and aft so you can walk between the seats to see what is going on in the back. The pop-up roof is in excellent condition, making room for a family to spend a weekend together in the great outdoors. Details like the portable table, the various seating and dining configurations and a bright, airy interior make it an excellent choice, then and today. Even the cabinetry is in great shape, suggesting someone really took care of this bus when it was new and it remains in great shape.
Power comes from a familiar air-cooled 1700cc Volkswagen flat-four, straight out of the Beetle. No, it isn't very fast or powerful, but it is reliable and virtually maintenance-free, so you'll always get where you're going...eventually. Routinely driven hundreds of thousands of miles, these vans are legendary in certain circles, and they come by that reputation honestly. The engine bay is clean and the motor runs great. It starts with a traditional VW exhaust note, and things like a fresh tune-up and a new clutch are important if you're hitting the road. The 4-speed manual transmission shifts well and it is easy to get the hang of the bus-like steering with the front wheels right under your seat.
Iconic, practical and timeless, this 1972 VW Microbus Westfalia Camper is the one you have been waiting for. Call today!
