Volkswagen T2b Westfalia (1973)

• Kickdown Check

  • Last service performed in April 2025
  • Original Westfalia Bulli (VW data card available)

  Facts & Specifications

  • Year of manufacture: 1973
  • First registration: Germany
  • Engine: 1.7-liter four-cylinder boxer engine with 66 hp
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Exterior color: orange
  • Interior: Westfalia Helsinki trim (original)
  • TÜV valid until 04/2027, H-license plate
  • Features:
  • Westfalia conversion
  • Truma auxiliary heater
  • Paulchen 2-bike rack

  Condition

  Exterior

  • Exterior color is orange
  • The vehicle has been partially repainted in the past
  • The paint and body are in good condition with minor age-related signs of wear
  • Minor scratches and paint chips/stone chips present (Photos 24–28)
  • There are no known defects in the bodywork or rust

  Interior

  • The van features an interior with original Westfalia conversion in the Helsinki trim
  • The interior is in good condition with a light patina
  • The Helsinki trim, featuring wood accents, blue checkered upholstery, and orange curtains, is fully intact, functional, and well-maintained
  • There are no known damages to the interior

  Mechanics

  • The VW is ready to drive immediately
  • There is no backlog of repairs, and no technical defects are known
  • All necessary wear parts have always been replaced
  • The engine and transmission run flawlessly
  • Last service: 04/2025

  History

  Ownership history

  • Approx. 20 years under current ownership
  • Total number of owners: 3
  • First delivery: Germany

  Service History

  • 2025 at 255,500 km: Service performed
  • Necessary wear parts have always been replaced
  • Comprehensive invoice documentation available since 1983

  Documents

  • Vehicle registration
  • Invoices
  • Original manuals
  • Volkswagen AutoMuseum Foundation “Vehicle Identity Certificate”

  Summary

  For sale is a 1973 VW T2b Westfalia in orange with a manual transmission and original Westfalia interior in the sought-after Helsinki trim. The vehicle was originally delivered in Germany, has been in its third owner’s possession for approximately 20 years, and is in very clean, original condition. The van is powered by a 1.7-liter engine with 66 hp. The body is in good condition with minor signs of wear and has been partially repainted. The interior also presents itself well and retains the authentic character of the classic Westfalia camper van. A Truma auxiliary heater and a Paulchen 2-bike rack round out the equipment. The last service was performed in April 2025; necessary wear parts were replaced, and there is no backlog of repairs. Particularly noteworthy are the extensive history with complete invoice documentation dating back to 1983, a full folder of documents, original VW manuals, additional manuals from Truma and Westfalia, as well as the vehicle identification certificate from the Volkswagen AutoMuseum Foundation.