1978 Volkswagen Transporter (Van) Campmobile

VIN: 2382043540

$107,922

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Artcurial

  • Location

    Paris, France

  • Event date

    Feb 7, 2020

  • Lot

    66

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    2382043540

  • Body style

    Station Wagon

  • Generation

    1968-1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Hub caps, Continental tires, Westfalia pop up roof, sliding door, window curtains, sink, table, swivel seat, CB radio.

Condition

Bought new by a couple in Colorado who didn't realize it came with a 4-speed, took it on one road trip, and then never drove it again. Sold to Germany in 2018 and currently in remarkable all-original condition. Represented as 994 miles from new. The engine bay is grubby relative to everything else, but the original paint and interior both look remarkable. Unbelievably well preserved and its charm is off the charts.

Market commentary

Its preservation is also unrepeatable, and it's now clear that the early multi-window Sambas are no longer the only six-figure VW buses out there. At this price and for fear of the odometer ticking over to 1,000 miles, this thing will likely never go on another road trip.

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