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1971 westy for sale - *sale pending*

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lard

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*** HD Video's now added ***
https://youtu.be/tA6LlnifrNk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2kXSNv96Zs

***80+ detailed photo's of van***
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/80fbfj38if2ft86/AAD4Ky7WYNjzAn0F9Rae2BG4a?dl=0

Hi all,

As most will know I've owned this van since 2010 (took a year of searching for a 1971 US westy!). I purchased mine from Graham @ MEB (Midland Early Bay) - originally a US bus - the van was also lowered at the time on adjusters (To fit it into a standard size garage) by MEB, also fitted was a second 3 point seat belt mount on the OS rear (westy's usually have a cupboard in the way but I had a full width bed and wanted both rear passengers to have 3 point belts - it's now got fittings for 3 x 3 point belts in the rear and 2 in the front)

Completely drivable with 12 months MOT

Always garaged and comes out for summer hols in Europe or weekend trips away - believe it's original underseal & paint with some historic repairs (assuming when in the US), such as both battery trays have been replaced at some point and appears to have rear corner repaired along the way, also the pop top & bumpers were painted to match the bus

This is a solid westy with nothing lurking underneath the paint that isn't already obvious! (area's I'm aware of are rear OS arch, rear lower corner and front lower clip have filler - everywhere else including sills, arches, gutters e.t.c. are 100% solid) - believe the bus had a light restoration and blow over paint job some time ago when in the US - I've had any work that needed to be done completed (such as the windscreen surround replaced and paint matched (by T2D)) - the wheel arches & underside could do with having the remaining underseal removed and treated, not due to any issues but to prevent them, as bodywork wise, this westy is in the same condition as when imported from the states and doesn't get to see any wet, salty, UK roads!

Details of the van are:

  • 1971 Westfalia (the best build year :p - has factory servo assisted brakes with discs up front) - Left hand drive
    pop top with original canvas (needs replacing really and has sail repair tape in several places - it works perfectly however and I kind of like the fact it's still going after 45 years :) )
    1641 TP engine with twin weber carbs (engine recon circa 2013)
    New heads & alternator installed
    Single Bugpack exhaust
    pertronix ignition
    butty bits throttle linkage kit
    leisure split charge board (bought off here from 67westy - great piece of kit)
    engine bay extiguisher fitted
    Empi quick shift
    Electric fuel pump
    LED front side lights
    leisure battery fitted - with OG westy plug and cables included
    Monster Tach & temp gauge fitted
    bluetooth stereo in glovebox (front leisure fuse board now installed behind blanking plate)
    new flooring with insulation in back with madmatz tiles (rear floor was treated and repainted at the same time - see build thread)
    Vunderbra included
    side step fitted
    new TMI panels in the rear with phatmat sound proofing
    new TMI door panels in the front
    new TMI kick panels in the front
    new madmatz carpets in the front
    Porsche tombstones fitted (very comfy!) - drivers is also electrically adjustable
    full curtains and silent gliss fitted in front and rear
    westy mozzy nets in jalousie windows
    rear mozzy net
    New headlining fitted (faux suede over original westy ply birth) to match new panels/floor
    Matching full width overhead locker - this has LED's fitted with remote control
    Has LED's fitted in the rear along with LED strip uplight into the pop top area
    Midland EU CB fitted
    Includes buddy box
    Includes westy stool

It will be sold with the original factory rims as shown in some of the pictures with the moon hubcaps - these have nearly new commercial rated tyres and are colour matched to the bus

Note:

The bus currently doesn't have a rear interior fitted beyond side panels, floor and top locker, see video's

The plan is that she is up for sale now on here, If no interest I'll install an original westy interior over the next month and then hit the dreaded eBay/autotrader/classic sites to sell as a ready to go camper

Van can be viewed in Marlborough, Wiltshire, most evenings and weekends

Looking for offers ~ £12k

PM me for my mobile number - happy to go into more detail and recommend viewing the van's thread to show various work and stages of ownership

http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=16904

random photo's - more in the gallery above - detailed photo's now on dropbox link

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PM's replied to!

More video - walk around of the van and shots of various areas such as gutters, sills and arches:
https://youtu.be/nt61himd9nc
[youtube]https://youtu.be/nt61himd9nc[/youtube]

Van moving:
https://youtu.be/SV-ylY3_SDg
[youtube]https://youtu.be/SV-ylY3_SDg[/youtube]

where's Marlborough?

5 mins from M4 Junction 15

PM me for mobile and happy to go into more detail

Thanks!

Larry
 
It finally stopped raining in the south west so managed to get some daylight video - a short drive by and a more detailed walk about ...

Any more questions then please ask!
https://youtu.be/tA6LlnifrNk
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tA6LlnifrNk[/youtube]

https://youtu.be/Y2kXSNv96Zs
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2kXSNv96Zs[/youtube]

NOTE: The standard rim's included with the van are not yet fitted in the video's - if anyone prefer's the D90's to be sold with the van then we can discuss
 
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As requested - close up of rear corner mentioned - any more detailed shots needed then let me know


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