Description
Volkswagen T3 Camper | 1981
Highlights:
– 1.6-litre four-cylinder diesel engine, manual transmission
– High-roof (Hochdach) camper conversion
– Camper interior with kitchen unit and sleeping accommodation
– Garage-stored during winters and periods off the road
The seller offers for sale this 1981 Volkswagen T3 Camper, powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder diesel engine, paired with a manual transmission. Finished in light blue with a contrasting white high-roof section, this T3 is presented as a high-roof camper. The interior is fitted out for camping use, with a galley kitchen unit, a folding bench that converts into a bed, and additional sleeping space under the raised roof. The odometer shows 75,761 km. According to the seller, the van has been kept in a garage during winters and periods off the road, and the interior is generally in good condition. The seller notes that some minor items remain to be attended to, and that the Austrian periodic roadworthiness inspection (Pickerl) along with other minor work can be arranged on request.
The Volkswagen T3, also known as the T25 in some markets and the Vanagon in North America, was introduced in 1979 as the successor to the air-cooled T2. It moved to a more angular, roomier body while keeping the rear-engined, rear-wheel-drive layout that defined the Transporter line. Diesel engines were offered from the early 1980s, providing economical touring at a relaxed pace. The T3 became a popular base for camper conversions, and high-roof versions such as this one add standing room and extra sleeping capacity, which made them favourites for long-distance travel.
This example uses the 1.6-litre four-cylinder diesel and a manual transmission. The raised roof creates a second sleeping area above the main living space, while the rear bench seat folds down to form a sleeping platform. The galley unit houses the camper’s kitchen and service controls, making the van suited to self-contained touring.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Condition of the interior
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Technical condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Overall condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
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This car is currently located in: Carinthia state, Austria.
This car drives, brakes and shifts.
The car has an Austrian registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.
The description of this car is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the car from the seller and performs
