Volkswagen Hochraum Kastenwagen (1978)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Volkswagen high-capacity panel van (T2 Westfalia replica) from 1978 in the color yellow-brown with a brown leatherette interior.

Highlights:

• Completely newly restored by retired specialist and very well maintained overall condition (sticker "Julius Meinl" can be removed)
• Original Westfalia interior completely unused - only 200 km mileage since restoration (incl. sink, water pump, waste water system, flame gas stove, refrigerator, 2-way electrical system)
• New or overhauled battery, master brake and wheel brake cylinders, tires, brake and fuel lines, exhaust, engine and gearbox etc.
• Pull-out bed mounted under the roof and roof rack also available

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1978
• First registration: Germany, 1978
• Location: 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
• 4 vehicle owners
• TÜV until 02/26
• H license plate
• Accident-free in current ownership
• Duty paid
• Immediately ready to drive, but currently not registered
• Restored

Model history

The VW Hochraum Kastenwagen was first introduced in 1975 and received some significant model improvements in 1978. The 1978 model featured a larger cargo area and improved engine options that better suited the needs of the commercial vehicle market. This version offered a variety of bodies, including panel vans, flatbeds and minibuses, which increased its versatility. The vehicle's robust construction and reliability made it particularly popular with tradesmen and small businesses. Over the years, it has been continuously developed to meet the changing needs of customers.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Yellow-brown
• Interior with brown leatherette upholstery
• Completely repainted inside and out

Engine and transmission:

• 1.6-liter four-cylinder boxer engine with 50 hp
• Manual gearbox
• Last engine service in December 2023

Mileage:

• 71,783 km (read off) before restoration. Since the restoration approx. 200 km
• The mileage can be partially traced

Documentation:

• Austrian vehicle documents

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: new
• Brakes: 70-90 %
• The body is newly restored
• The underbody is completely rust-free and preserved
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the vehicle's condition

Known defects

• There are no known damages or defects
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the vehicle's condition

Summary of the vehicle

For sale is a fully restored Volkswagen Hochraum Kastenwagen, which was rebuilt according to the model of the VW T2 Westfalia. Since the restoration, the vehicle has only been driven 200 km, which means that it is in almost new condition. The original Westfalia interior has not been used. This eye-catcher is not only visually but also technically in perfect condition and is ready for new adventures.