1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Campmobile Bay-Window Camper

This 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 is a Westfalia Campmobile pop-top camper that is said to have been purchased new in Iowa and remained with its original owner’s family in Idaho until the seller’s acquisition of the vehicle in 2017. The van subsequently underwent a cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment that involved repainting the body in yellow, refreshing the interior, and rebuilding the 1.7-liter flat-four. Equipment includes a four-speed manual transaxle, white-painted bumpers, white 14″ wheels, a luggage rack, Jalousie windows, side and rear curtains, a shore-power connection port, a fold-out bed, two canvas cots, birch wood cabinetry, a folding table, and a refrigerator. This P32 Westfalia is now offered with manufacturer’s literature, repair manuals, a tool kit, spare parts, service records, a car cover, and a clean Idaho title in the seller’s name. The van left the factory finished in Sierra Yellow (L11H) and was repainted in 2018 following body work and rust repair in the passenger-side front wheel well in addition to replacement of the rear bumper, taillight assemblies, and seals for the doors, luggage rack, and pop-top. Additional equipment includes white bumpers, a sliding passenger-side door, a shore-power connection port, crescent-shaped air intakes, and Jalousie windows. The seller notes that rust is present in the driver-side rear wheel well, and replacement canvas for the pop-top will accompany the vehicle. White-painted 14″ steel wheels wear bright hubcaps and are wrapped in Hankook Vantra LT tires, while a spare is stowed in the rear cargo area. Braking is provided by front discs and rear drums. Service under current ownership has included replacement of the tires, front and rear shocks, tie rods, lower ball-joint boots, and upper ball joints in addition to greasing the lower ball joints and adjusting the rear brake shoes. The cabin was refreshed under current ownership and features low-back front seats reupholstered in tan vinyl with replacement foam inserts sourced from SewFine along with a black dashboard, door panels, and floor coverings. The seller notes rust beneath the floor mats and that the Sapphire XV push-button AM radio is inoperable. Two replacement SewFine door cards are included in the sale. The two-spoke steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation consisting of a 90-mph speedometer, an analog clock, a fuel-level gauge, and warning lights. The five-digit odometer shows 43k miles, approximately 4k of which were added under current ownership. The right-side sliding door opens to reveal a camping area equipped with a vinyl-trimmed bench seat that folds into a bed. Additional amenities include two canvas cots, a fold-out table, storage cabinets, and curtains. A Vitrifrigo stainless-steel refrigerator is connected to an auxiliary battery located in the engine compartment. The seller notes that the rear closet was removed and replaced with a lower-height storage compartment, while the wood cabinetry was rebuilt with Baltic birch during the refurbishment. The vehicle lacks a sink. The 1.7-liter flat-four was rebuilt by Viking Auto Parts and Repair of Novato, California in 2019 and is equipped with dual Weber 40 IDF carburetors. Additional service under current ownership has included replacing the fuel breather hoses, fuel lines, distributor, heater-box control valve, cooling fan, battery, main seal, and O-ring. Rust repair has been performed below the battery. Power is delivered to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transaxle. The clutch was replaced, the flywheel machined, the clutch cable lubricated, and the transaxle fluid was flushed under current ownership. Undercoating materials have chipped off the underside of the Bus. Decoding the M-plate reveals the following production information: Model – Volkswagen Type 2 Campmobile Right-side sliding door Left-hand drive Model year – 1972 Planned production date – September 9, 1971 Engine – Type 4 (CB) 1,679cc flat-four Transmission – Four-speed manual gearbox Exterior – Sierra Yellow paint Interior – Dark beige leatherette upholstery Destination country – USA via Jacksonville, Florida Manufacturer’s literature, service manuals, replacement pop-up canvas fabric and door cards, an assortment of spare parts, a car cover, and service records dating back to 1999 are included in the sale.