Volkswagen T2 Hochraum Kastenwagen mit Westfalia-Ausbau (1978)

Highlights and General Information

For sale is a 1978 Volkswagen T2 high-roof panel van (T2 Westfalia replica) in yellow-brown with a brown faux leather interior.

Highlights:

• Completely restored by a retired specialist and in very well-maintained overall condition (the “Julius Meinl” sticker can be removed)
• Original Westfalia interior completely unused—only 200 km driven since restoration (including sink, water pump, waste water system, gas stove, refrigerator, dual electrical system)
• New or overhauled battery, master brake and wheel brake cylinders, tires, brake and fuel lines, exhaust, engine, and transmission, etc.
• Pull-out bed mounted under the roof; roof rack also available

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1978
• First registration: Austria, 1978
• Location: 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
• 4 previous owners
• Austrian TÜV will be renewed upon sale
• Accident-free under current ownership
• Customs cleared
• Ready to drive immediately, but currently not registered
• Restored

Model history

The VW High Roof Panel Van was first introduced in 1975 and received several significant model improvements in 1978. The 1978 model featured a larger cargo area and improved engine options that better met the demands of the commercial vehicle market. This version offered a variety of body styles, including panel vans, flatbed trucks, and minibuses, which increased its versatility. The vehicle’s robust construction and reliability made it particularly popular among tradespeople and small businesses. Over the years, it was continuously refined to meet changing customer needs.

Facts

Exterior & Interior:

• Exterior color: Yellow-brown
• Interior with brown faux leather upholstery and Westfalia features
• Completely repainted inside and out

Engine and Transmission:

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

Mileage:

• 71,783 km (as recorded) prior to restoration. Approximately 200 km since restoration
• The mileage can be partially verified

Documentation:

• Austrian vehicle documents

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: new
• Brakes: 70–90%
• The body has been recently restored
• The underbody is completely rust-free and preserved
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the vehicle’s condition

Known defects

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

Summary

For sale is a fully restored Volkswagen high-roof panel van, which was rebuilt based on the VW T2 Westfalia model. Since the restoration, the vehicle has been driven only 200 km, leaving it in nearly mint condition. The original Westfalia interior has not been used. This eye-catcher is in impeccable condition—both visually and mechanically—and is ready for new adventures.