Volkswagen Westfalia T2 Bay Crossover 1973
1973 VW T2 Westfalia Crossover 4-Berth Camper with a Subaru Engine, Adventure Classic, Meets Modern Muscle.....Turn every journey into a timeless road trip in this beautifully preserved 1973 VW T2 Westfalia Crossover, a true icon of freedom, now powered by a reliable Subaru engine for effortless cruising, and modern-day performance.This sought after, 4-berth camper, blends retro soul with 21st-century reliability. With its iconic pop-top, classic Westfalia interior, and crossover bay styling, it's the best of both the early and late bay worlds, coupled with modern driveability. Whether you're chasing sunsets, or setting up camp under starlit skies, this VW is your passport to adventure—rebuilt, reimagined, and ready to roll!Highlights:
Professionally installed Subaru Impreza engine – power, reliability, and no drama on hills
Sleeps 4 with Westfalia pop-top and camper layout
Crossover model: the rare blend of early bay looks with late bay improvements
Huge sum spent restoring floor and sill sections in 2021, now happily "road-trip ready"
Own the van that never goes out of style—classic on the outside, responsive and reliable on the road! Ready for new memories? This T2 is ready to take you there!__________________________________________________________________________________________________Owned and cherished by current owner since 2018 - many, many thousands of ££££'s spent in tastefully enhancing this fantastic camper including......2000cc (normally aspirated) Subaru Impreza engineSuspension and brakes upgraded to cope with increased power and improve driveabilityRide height lowered by 40mm, (improved stance, whilst retaining good ride quality).Modified gear linkage, to enable really positive "short shift" gearchange accuracySolar panel charges leisure battery and engine start battery, (located in opposing side of engine bay), current owner has stayed "off grid, in "Glastonbury conditions", for 6 days without issue, and was easily able to start engine and drive away. Engine bay meticulously cleaned and paintedMany engine components powder coated, and many others chromed - see pics!Gorgeous steering wheel and body coloured painted dashboard"Caddy boy" removeable centre console, that acts as cupholder and outside child's seat!Extensive repairs/refurbishment to underside/sills and floor area in 2012, Dry stored since by last two ownersSound proofedWell insulatedNew door cardsOriginal glass retainedBlack out blinds throughoutFly screens on opening windows2 x 12v sockets2 x 240V 3 pin sockets2 x USB socketsElectric hook up connection discretely and conveniently installed in engine baySplit/smart charger Front heater and heater switches Black & Silver traditional number platesGas hob with two ringsFridge with ice boxSink with waste connectionFresh MOT (without advisories), and service on 8/10/2025 - MOT now valid until 7/10/2026!! We are proud to offer Complimentary 31 Day Free Driveaway Insurance on this vehicle.Vehicle Located in Gloucester, viewing by easily arranged appointment!We are estate agents for Motorhomes and Camper vans, we can help with......... Part Exchange, Finance and Warranty Options Available. For many more photographs - Please enquire above, or call Ashley on 07300412148 or 01453 709469 - I'll be very pleased to help!