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Carrara QLD 68,772 KMS Sleeper Cab Manual

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This is your chance to own a piece of automotive history; whether you're a collector expanding your classic car portfolio or a private buyer with a passion for vintage rides, this is your opportunity to bid and secure a timeless treasure. This classic vehicle is currently up for auction with Lloyds Auctioneers and Valuers, closing on 30th MAY. You can watch and bid live via the Lloyds website which can be found by following these steps:

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Info about this vehicle:

1971 VW WESTFALIA KOMBI T2 POP-TOP CAMPER - BLUE - 68,772 MILES - DRY CLIMATE SURVIVOR, SOUTH AFRICA/USA IMPORT
1971 Volkswagen Westfalia Kombi T2 Pop-Top Camper. Rear-wheel drive. 1.6-litre air-cooled flat-four petrol. 4-speed manual. Indicating 68,772 miles. 4 seats. Sold unregistered.
Description
This is the one that makes grown men stop and stare. The early bay-window T2 Westfalia is the original overlanding icon, and a 1971 pop-top example in this condition is genuinely hard to find. This bus started life in South Africa, spent time in Las Vegas, and has lived its entire life in hot, dry climates. That matters a lot with these vehicles. The rust-prone areas that kill most Kombis, the floor pans, sill sections, and battery tray, have been spared the wet weather punishment that Australian cars typically endure. It shows.

The body has been resprayed in a vivid cobalt blue, not an original VW colour but it suits the van beautifully and the panels underneath are straight and solid. The pre-1972 front end is correct for the year, identifiable by the indicators sitting below the headlights rather than above them. The Westfalia pop-top shell presents well in white, the WESTFALIA script is intact, and the Westfalia-specific jalousie (louvered) windows on the passenger side are all there. These are the details that matter to collectors. The interior cab area is tidy with quality door cards and period-appropriate cab trim. Unfortunately the listing photos do not show the camper interior in detail, so buyers should request a video inspection to assess the condition of the cabinetry, bed platform, sink, and cooking facilities. That is the most important unknown here.

The engine bay shows the 1600cc air-cooled engine with its original single-barrel carburettor setup. There is the usual age-related patina on the engine tin and some surface rust in the bay, consistent with a used and older vehicle, but nothing alarming. No engine number is recorded in this listing, so a potential buyer should verify whether the original numbers-matching engine is still in place. The pop-top canvas cannot be assessed from the photos as the roof is shown only in the closed position. T2 Westfalia pop-top canvas can run $800 to $1,500 to replace if needed, so have a good look at that during inspection. Steel wheels with VW caps and whitewall inserts give it excellent period character. This is a genuinely enjoyable, head-turning classic with a fascinating provenance story.
Features
* 1971 early bay-window T2, pre-1972 front end (indicators below headlights)
* Westfalia pop-top roof, shell presents well in white with Westfalia script
* Westfalia-specific jalousie (louvered) windows on passenger side
* Hot dry climate history - South Africa then Las Vegas (less rust risk)
* Repainted in vivid cobalt

Link to current car auction listings with Lloyds: https://www.lloydsonline.com.au/AuctionLots.aspx?stype=0&stypeid=0&kw=car&cid=0&smode=0

Title	1971 Volkswagon westfalia kombi pop top camper IN AUCTION AT LLOYDS Sleeper Cab t2 t2
Price	$500
Kilometers	68,772
Colour	BLUE
Transmission	Manual
Fuel	Petrol
Body	Sleeper Cab
Cylinders	4
Engine Size	1600
VIN	6ZZ00002312015813
Reg Plate	Villawood
Reg Expiry	-
Stock Number	580652I1