Want to buy a classic Volkswagen T2 Westfalia camper? This is what you should pay attention to

Classic Volkswagen campers are in demand and you notice that in the prices (for example on Marktplaats). A good Volkswagen T1 requires a huge investment. The Volkswagen T2 has not escaped the prize dance either. For the amount of a nice copy you can go on holiday by plane for years. A T2 camper with work costs approximately 15,000 euros. You often get rust for free.

Volkswagen T2 Westfalia is extremely sensitive to rust

Any edge, ridge or crevice can rust. Check the window frames, each door frame, the doors themselves and the wheel arches. At the roof is a gutter where rainwater runs into and remains. The mechanism of the lifting roof also needs to be checked, just like the canvas. When the roof is closed incorrectly, the cloth can get stuck and holes are created in the fabric.

If the boxer engine doesn’t smoke and rattle, it’s good

Good news: if the boxer engine doesn’t smoke, leak or rattle too much, it will probably last for years to come. But if the rear of the T2 is greased with oil, the engine will need to be stripped and overhauled. If the motor vibrates, the cooling fan may have failed. The gearbox is usually fine, but it is not immune to wear and tear. If there is too much play, a repair or replacement is imminent.

Parts supply for the T2 is excellent

As long as the bus is fast, that’s the main thing. A worn interior can be replaced, maybe you can even use it to haggle on the T2. There are several web shops where even each handle can be purchased separately, in different colors. Technical parts such as the exhaust, the folding frame for the roof or the gearbox are also easy to order.

Volkswagen T2 Westfalia points of attention

• Original seats are a plus. New, often higher seats have an annoying seating position.
• Old Volkswagen engines are not always well maintained and therefore run poorly.
• The suspension of the front wheels has to endure a lot. Rods wear out and are difficult to weld.