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VW Camper & Commercial 56
  • A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing - 1967 Westfalia SO42
    Westfalia’s SO 42 was introduced in 1965, and aimed specifically at the export market, in particular the USA. The Weidenbruck factory geared up to significantly increase production in order to meet the seemingly insatiable demand for their campers...
  • Moonraker Magic - 1971 Devon Moonraker
    In 1970 Devon introduced the Moonraker, superseding the Caravette as its high end spec camper and still featured polished oak cabinet work.
  • Porsche Tribute T3 - 1980 T3 Camper
    Taking the Porsche 911 RS for inspiration and styling, this former Devon, finished in Porsche Carrera Lime Green, and with Transporter RS badging, is a head turner wherever it goes.
  • Bad Camberg 2011 - Vintage Heaven
    When Heinz Willi Lotterman, who had been running the VW dealership in Bad Camberg since the early ’50s, decided in 1979 to hold the first International Vintage VW Meet at his premises, he would have had no idea of the legend he was setting in motion.
  • Mine's a Double Scotch - 1967 Double Cab
    Commercial split pick-ups are a rarity. Often abused, worked hard and driven into the ground, few survivors remain of this particular genus of the VW species. They hark back to an age of reliability, affordability and in many instances, memories of...
  • Flower Power - 1996 T4 Reimo Camper
    Concept Multi Car have been converting base vehicles into campers since 1987, using Reimo fittings and equipment and they are currently one of just a handful of VW approved conversion companies, using factory supplied motorhome base models.
  • Keeping it in the Family - 1970 Danbury Camper
    This 1970 Danbury has been in the same family for 41 years since its purchase in July 1970. It passed to the son, Nick, when he turned 18, who has continued to treasure it, and who recently had it restored and updated to add custom styling to its...
  • OCD: Oldtimers Cruise, Devon - 2011
    O.C.D. XI… the name doesn’t give much away, and this is pretty much the whole ethos of organiser Buzz Burrell, who likes to keep his cards close to his heart!
  • Camper Jam 2011 - Photo Album Supplement
    Writing about a show never really captures the vibe. They say a picture is worth a thousand words… so welcome to more words than I can count! Even so, this special supplement is just a glimpse at the amazing show that Camper Jam has become! From...
  • Buyer Beware - eBay Reality Check
    Have you ever been tempted to buy a van off ebay without going to see it first? Caveat Emptor – Let the buyer beware!
  • Circle Yer Wagens 2011 - Isle of Man
    Islands. Often hard to get to and usually rain battered and windswept – we love them all. The unique character of island life was just one of the draws for us to this year’s Isle of Man Circle Yer Wagens festival at the end of May.
  • How To 56: Rebuild A Bay Window Door
    Are your window and quarterlight rubbers perished and leaking? Herbie Hospital shows how to revive a door with an overhaul kit from Just Kampers.
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VW Camper & Commercial 55
  • A Perfect Storm - Tornado Red 1970 Westfalia Camper
    Finished in stunning Tornado Red, and trimmed in matching red/ cream leather, this period Westfalia creates a storm of interest wherever she goes! With a full Red 9 Design’s unique coil over front suspension and rear spring plates kit, and sitting...
  • Ten Years After: Dormobile Restoration - 1965 Dormobile
    The name Dormobile, taken from the French verb “dormir” (to sleep), was used by the Martin Walter coach building company from 1952 when it manufactured its first conversions; its patent side elevating roof was so successful that it eventually became...
  • Something For The Weekend, Sir? - Westfalia's 1990 Syncro Weekender
    The Syncro is top of the class in the T3 world, but this example is perhaps the ultimate, as it combines the rugged 16-inch Syncro version’s features with Westfalia’s take on the VW Mulitivan – the Weekender – and as such is about as rare as they...
  • On Your Doorstep - The Life and Times of a VW Camper Family
    In 2005, we bought our first VW camper – a clapped out 1988 White T-25. It was a bit of an experiment to say the least...
  • Camper Jam 2011
    In just four years Camperjam has established itself as a premier bus show and one not to be missed. Rooted in providing family-orientated bus fun, and combining old school appeal with one of the best show settings about, Camper Jam celebrates living...
  • Seven go to the Algarve
    Travelling the length and breadth of Spain and Portugal, with a jaunt into France, Simon and Helen’s vdub proved to be the perfect mode of transport for an unforgettable family holiday.
  • Special Delivery: From Postal Van to Camper - 1978 Kombi
    Whilst at first glance this 1978 Bay seems perfectly normal, how often do you see a RHD version with the sliding door also on the right? Look a bit closer and you will notice it’s also not a walkthrough, but has a two passenger bench seat in the cab...
  • VWT4 Forum Project Bus - Help For Heroes
    Phil Forsythe and James Northcott project managed the conversion of a VW T4 Transporter into a four-berth camper to support Help for Heroes on behalf of the VWT4Forum. Phil takes us behind the scenes.
  • Playing to a Full House - Laura Mugridge
    Laura Mugridge’s one-woman show takes place in a 1978 Bay camper and she may be bringing it to a town near you!
  • Lazy Lobb 2011
    It seems like I started this meet five minutes ago not five years ago! In 2007 it all began with 25 vans turning up, with 135 arriving this year to make the fifth anniversary meet an excellent weekend.
  • VW Bus & Pick Up: Special Models by David Eccles & Michael Steinke
    VW BUS AND PICK UP: SPECIAL MODELS SO (Sonderausführungen) and Special Body Variants 1950-2010 by David Eccles and Michael Steinke.
  • Barefoot Chef 55 - Rib Beef
    How to be a Chic Camper without being poncey...
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VW Camper & Commercial 54
  • Fifty Four Barndoor - 1954 Deluxe Microbus
    We first saw this bus back in 2007, when it was sitting in Graham Dean’s workshop patiently waiting for him to finish other projects! Four years, and 1000+ hours work later, it has finally hit the streets and is simply stunning, mixing authentic...
  • To Bay, or Not to Bay? - Bay Vs Syncro
    Owning a vintage van is a love affair that isn’t based on any form of practicality. You know your van inside and out, have seen it from every angle, deconstructed it almost to its component part and wondered how to put it all back together again.
  • Vansformation - 2000 T4 Custom Camper
    Finished in stunning Sirio Blue, and featuring full leather interior trim and a host of custom styling details, this 2000 T4 shows what is possible to achieve starting with a basic ex-works panel van.
  • Period Perfection - 1977 Westfalia Berlin
    This 1977 Westfalia Berlin conversion has to be one of the finest, unrestored, original condition Late Bays around, made even more special by a host of optional factory and aftermarket fitments.
  • Canterbury Classic - 1966 Canterbury Pitt
    Peter Pitt converted his first VW camper back in 1956, and the flexible, modular design, which became known as the Open Plan layout, proved so successful that by 1961 the company merged with Canterbury Sidecars and the Canterbury Pitt Moto-Caravan...
  • Flying the Flag - 1971 Custom Bay Microbus
    With its distinctive Union Jack theme and bright blue paint, this Early Bay, aptly named Winston, turns heads and gets smiles wherever it goes.
  • Karismatic - 1987 Autohomes Karisma
    Elaine Whiting fell in love with VW buses at the tender age of 16, and subsequent holidays in Cornwall just fuelled her ambition and dream to own one. Then last year, with the big three O approaching she decided it was now or never!
  • The Legendary Barn Find - Bus Resurrection Part 2
    Last issue saw the Barn Find Dormobile (nicknamed Batbus after the guano roof covering) taken to Marc and Michelle at Border Restoration and the chassis rebuilt. Now it’s time to deal with the rest of the rot!
  • Techno Classica 2011
    In March my father and I took the opportunity to visit the Techno Classica in Essen, Germany.
  • Stanford Hall 2011
    Phew – what a scorcher! Unlike the bitter Arctic experience of last year, this year the weather at Stanford Hall was simply sizzling!
  • Bus Doctor - 54
    Got a problem or a query? Why not let the Bus Doctor come to your aid? Steve Leatham & Simon Baxter answer some of your questions...
  • How To 54: Leaking IRS Gearbox?
    If you have a modified Split Screen or a stock Bay that’s weeping gearbox oil around the driveshafts it’s probably one or both of the following culprits. Unlike stock Split Screens or SA converted early buses the driveshafts should be completely...
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