I thought I'd introduce the new woman in my life to you - Doris, the 1976 West Berlin VW campervan! Isn't she pretty?
We've been looking for a campervan for quite a while and when we saw this one for sale relatively close to us (i.e. not in England) we quickly arranged a viewing and instantly fell in love. We're not at all mechanically minded so it was quite difficult finding one that didn't need any work done to it and which wasn't too expensive. Doris is in fantastic condition and has obviously been very well looked after.
I'm sure there'll be a lot of pics of her to come but thought I'd start off with this one. Come to think of it actually, given that that's me in the photo, this is really a guest post! The shot itself was taken from our trip at the weekend to Pitlochry.
Update: I've uploaded a new version of the shot having played about with it a little more!
It's beautiful, John. I look forward to seeing more shots of her. Enjoy the ride. Brent Vermilyea on Monday 15 June 2009 @ 10:32am
Love it!!! My brother had one of these YEARS ago. The image is appropriately processed. Laurie on Monday 15 June 2009 @ 03:21pm
A Westphalia iirc.
Many many years ago a pal of mine had a tuned 1800cc version in orange and white. 1973 registration if I recall correctly. Even with 4 people on board and towing his racing car on a trailer it had tremendous performance for the time.
It's a timeless classic to be savoured and pampered. Keep it well maintained and enjoy it to the full.
A quick tip. Make sure the cooling/heater ducting around the engine is complete and in good condition. No holes where there should not be holes. Two reasons. Firstly the heater, such as it is, will work better. Secondly the ducting is part of the engine temperature balance management and if it is compromised significantly you can get hot or cold spots where you don't want them and that will not help engine longevity at all. But treated well and properly looked after they should last for years.
Grant
Grant on Tuesday 16 June 2009 @ 08:33pm
Love it! They are great classics and would love to own one. Great piece of photoshopping too, it realy works well. Nick on Friday 19 June 2009 @ 10:13pm
I've always wanted one of these! You've inspired me to start looking! Have fun and take some good pictures with her. Turnbill on Tuesday 23 June 2009 @ 11:48am
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I thought I'd introduce the new woman in my life to you - Doris, the 1976 West Berlin VW campervan! Isn't she pretty?
We've been looking for a campervan for quite a while and when we saw this one for sale relatively close to us (i.e. not in England) we quickly arranged a viewing and instantly fell in love. We're not at all mechanically minded so it was quite difficult finding one that didn't need any work done to it and which wasn't too expensive. Doris is in fantastic condition and has obviously been very well looked after.
I'm sure there'll be a lot of pics of her to come but thought I'd start off with this one. Come to think of it actually, given that that's me in the photo, this is really a guest post! The shot itself was taken from our trip at the weekend to Pitlochry.
Update: I've uploaded a new version of the shot having played about with it a little more!
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Brent Vermilyea on Monday 15 June 2009 @ 10:32am
Laurie on Monday 15 June 2009 @ 03:21pm
Many many years ago a pal of mine had a tuned 1800cc version in orange and white. 1973 registration if I recall correctly. Even with 4 people on board and towing his racing car on a trailer it had tremendous performance for the time.
It's a timeless classic to be savoured and pampered. Keep it well maintained and enjoy it to the full.
A quick tip. Make sure the cooling/heater ducting around the engine is complete and in good condition. No holes where there should not be holes. Two reasons. Firstly the heater, such as it is, will work better. Secondly the ducting is part of the engine temperature balance management and if it is compromised significantly you can get hot or cold spots where you don't want them and that will not help engine longevity at all. But treated well and properly looked after they should last for years.
Grant
Grant on Tuesday 16 June 2009 @ 08:33pm
Nick on Friday 19 June 2009 @ 10:13pm
Turnbill on Tuesday 23 June 2009 @ 11:48am
Thanks for visiting. I really appreciate your support and comments!