VW SO23 split screen camper van

*******RE LISTED DUE TO DREAMER*************

The VW Camper has always conjured up images of freedom and adventure. any image of the great outdoors wouldn't be complete without a 'Westy' or 'Splitty' in the picture. The VW Camper has certainly now achieved ‘cult status'. These vans are still a most practical "classic" proposition. and with many active and highly supportive clubs. you could be off doing something every weekend with perfect peace of mind as regards spares supply and mechanical back-up.
The SO-23 is the official Volkswagen Split Bus Camper built by Westfalia Werke in Wiedenbruck. Germany between 1959 and 1961 and has the iconic subhatch. The SO23 is often considered by experts and enthusiast as one of the most desirable and useable campers produced by VW. However finding a SO-23 can prove to be very difficult due to their rarity. Only 129 were ever built and it is believed that just 19 are in the UK. which only helps add to the allure of an SO-23.
This SO-23 VW Westfalia camper van was brought to the UK from America in 2004 and has its original interior and painted in sealing wax red and beige grey. We originally purchased it with the intention of restoring the bus to its original factory appearance but with and upgraded engine. gearbox and suspension.
The camper was taken to an VW specialist for them to work their magic on the mechanicals and create a useable camper. This included the fitment of a Creative engineering front disc brake conversion. lowered front axle beam and lowered shock absorbers all round. At the back of the camper a Creative Engineering independent rear suspension conversion kit was fitted which greatly improves the handling and performance. Type 2 bay window drive shafts have been fitted to the Creative Engineering suspension arms on fully adjustable spring plates; this allows you to easily adjust the ride height with a spanner and an Allen Key. New rear brake drums have also been fitted along with new hoses all round.
A 1641 engine dressed in chrome and fitted with street cam and Twin 40mm Solex carb kit fitted provides the power mated to a Karmann Ghia A. T code IRS gearbox. This was fitted due to its high gearing which allows a comfy 70mph motorway cruising speed when you want to head to the coast for a long weekend after work on a Friday !!
The engine is so new that it is still 300 miles from being fully run. It's had a full service mot and is ready to go on holiday today but remember no more than 55mph for the next 300 miles!
It's been completely rewired using a new wiring loom exactly as it should. A Retro Sound radio is fitted to retain its period look whilst allowing for an iPod connection. USB ports and remote control. A 240v mains hook up has also been installed so when you are on a campsite you can still use your creature comforts and plug in your hair dryer to keep the Mrs Happy.
I have an outdoor cocoon to enable the next owner to store it over the winter months.
The body work shows signs that you would expect of a 60 year old bus and will benefit from some painting and TLC but always turns heads and in honesty you will always find bits to do every year it's just a case of keeping on top of it.

The Bus was recently featured on a Tv program on sky you can see the video and more pictures by clicking on the link. Please excuse the commenator saying its a So42 obvioulsy clueless !!http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=nGHrZUwIYEc&sns=em

I move house Friday 4th so open to sensible offers as its got to go !!

Now the boring bits-
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NO DREAMERS TYRE KICKERS OR LOWBALLERS

I WILL NOT POST TO YOUR UNCLE IN ZIMBABWE OR SOME OTHER FAR OFF LAND NOR WILL I DELIVER TO TILBURY DOCKS TO MEET YOUR LONG LOST COUSIN WHO WANTS TO EXPORT IT INTO NEVER NEVER LAND

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THE BUS IS ADVERTISED ON OTHER WELL KNOWN VW SITE AND I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END EARLY
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