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1971 Riviera Campwagen - £14,995 obo

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fire3500

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The time has come...

I have my Bay for sale, happy to receive offers and would be happy to trade for Oval, Ghia, Squareback, T25 Westy, '67 or earlier Beetle, Porsche, Spacehopper or something of broadly similar value that is cool and interesting... :)

Price is £14,995 or best offer.

Advert is on eBay, listed https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254263613430.

Blurb runs as follows...

As a family we have outgrown our beloved 1971 (1972 model year) camper van, "Derek".

A LHD VW transporter originally from Oregon, USA, Derek was converted by Riviera in the US. However in order to make him more appropriate for our family we have incorporated some period-correct Westfalia fixtures and fittings (e.g. wardrobe, rear shelf, sink unit) and added a pop-top roof in the Westfalia style to make him a 4-berth.

Features include:

  • Rock and roll bed (double) in lower area
  • Hinged pop-top bed (double) in upper area
  • Cab hammock (single) for a small child (under 10)
  • 240v mains power with distribution unit that also handles the 12v charging and features
  • Single 240v socket
  • Single USB socket
  • Cigarette lighter socket
  • Propex heater, thermostatically controlled for night heating - Camping Gaz powered
  • LED lighting and fluorescent strip lighting
  • Mad Matz front carpets
  • Vintagespeed gear shifter
  • Buddy-box between front seats with cup holders and storage
  • Wardrobe storage
  • Upper rear shelf storage
  • Under bed storage
  • Sink unit with storage, sink (disconnected - so now just a bowl) and 12 Waeco fridge / freezer
  • Hidden Bluetooth amplifier and speakers
  • Thermomat blinds for windows for privacy, heat management and decorative curtains

Vehicle details:


  • Drives well, has been reliable for us and we have driven around UK, France, Belgium in the van
  • MOT exempt
  • Tax exempt
  • 1700cc engine
  • Good tyres
  • All 4 shock absorbers replaced within last 5 years
  • Tyres replaced with Continental commercial spec tyres within last 5 years
  • Not lowered or suspension modified
  • Many engine seals replaced
  • Twin Weber carburettors conversion 5 years ago - correctly jetted for van
  • Heaters work - cables are jammed though so warm air blows continually
  • Fresh air works - cables work freely
  • Recent stainless steel wipers and blades
  • Recent new mirrors
  • Recent new market lights and reflectors
  • Recent windscreen seal (within last 5 years)
  • Recent rear windscreen seal (within last 5 years)

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