£16,000 - £20,000
1969 Volkswagen Westfalia Continental Bay Window Camper
United Kingdom • 18 Feb 2026 • Lot 49
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1969 VW 'Bay Window' Camper, a Westfalia Continental edition, was originally built for the South African market and recently underwent a total nut-and-bolt restoration after being imported to the UK in 2022.
With only 600 miles since the restoration, it features a well-equipped interior and a reliable 1,600cc engine, making it a standout classic ready for shows or comfortable touring.
Condition
8
Nut and bolt restoration, superb condition.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
229190826
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
DVG878G
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Ex-sunny South Africa; imported to the UK in 2022; fresh from a total nut-and-bolt restoration and only 600 miles since; superb condition throughout; fabulous Westfalia Continental interior; find a better one!Volkswagen introduced the ‘Bay Window’ Camper in 1968 to replace the earlier ‘Split Screen’ design.
It offered a massive panoramic windshield for significantly better visibility along with a host of other upgrades to improve road manners and creature comforts.
Known to enthusiasts as the ‘Early Bay’, this 1969 model sits perfectly between the vintage charm of the 1960s and the practical engineering of the 1970s, looking more modern but retaining the classic small early tail-lights and rounded bumpers so prized by VW aficionados today.The Continental was a specific factory conversion package from Westfalia that turned a utility van into a mobile home.
The beautifully constructed interior was a masterclass of space-saving design, squeezing in all the amenities needed for a comfor...
Points of note
£1,200
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,650
Median Price (Since 2020)
£31,825
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 23 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
65,947 miles
Registration Date
1969-05-22
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 24 2024 with 65,947 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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