VW Type 2 T3 Campervan: 2022 Hagerty Bull Market List Part 10 | Carfection 4K

The Hagerty UK Bull Market List is a collection of 10 cars that Hagerty thinks are going places over the next year. The Volkswagen Type 2 T3 Campervan could be a car worth the investment in 2022.
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[minxlabrada]

Great cars! Was lucky enough to camp in one as a child when my father retired from the Navy. He bought it in Hawaii, and we camped from San Fransisco, where he had it shipped, in a zig zag pattern across the USA that would make travel journalists look like slackers. Saw the USA's greatest hits.

Years later in Pensacola, where we ended up after that journey, a friend's older brother came into some money, and instead of getting a sports car like we all thought he would, he bought a Type 2 Camper Van aka Vanegon with with 4WD. He put over 400K miles on it surfing the USA, and Central America. Amazing car! And I know a woman who roled hers down a hill, and it still ran for years after that incedent.

Really like the Eurovan version as well.

[SmallBlogV]

The first time I drove to Caffeine and Machine, I was behind a slightly ratty looking Type 2 which floored it like nobody's business when we reached a higher speed limit. It caught me totally off-guard and looked absolutely hilarious going that fast! I managed to find the owner and they'd swapped an Impreza engine in.
Personally I think these are prime candidates for – whisper it – an EV swap...

[matthiasmartin]

This is probably the vehicle I love more than any other. Memories indeed. No other can create these emotions, the smells, the noises, the beautiful lines, the utterly correct boxer in the back.

[Theoriginalramjammer]

I think everyone should rent or own a camper at least once. Doesn’t matter which brand, VW, Ford, Renault etc.. just try it, and smile 😎 Nobody I know who owns one regrets buying one.

[jaffaj]

We are lucky enough to have a 1988 VW T25 Holdsworth Villa 3. It's been well looked after its whole life and is on its second respray (Originally white, then marsala red for 7 years, now tungsten silver) and has had plenty of welding done, when it's been necessary (no filler!).

One thing I would say though is if they're maintained and you know how to adjust the gear linkage, the shifting in a well maintained one is decently notchy. And there are some wicked milled billet aluminium upgrades for those who already have a well maintained gearbox. If you don't, there are specialists who'll do a gear box rebuild (Aidan Talbot in the UK) and there is enough of a market and pool of enthusiasts that keeping them original is still possible.
We recently decided we'd renovate ours and whilst it wasn't a nut and bolt restoration, we added electric speed sensitive power steering, second hand leather Porsche seats, Brickwerks performance suspension upgrade springs and dampers, new petrol tank, full underbody clean up and Raptored, new stainless exhaust, and some Noico sound insulation up front. We've owned ours for almost 6 years and it starts every time, it has never broken down (change oils and CRUCIALLY coolant religiously every year!) and whilst it is not a fast vehicle, it can sit at 70 on the motorway if you're pressed for time. It is very happy at 60 and it will drive all day quite happily.
We've travelled all over France and as far as Southern Norway and never been stuck at the side of the road.

Rust is the biggest issue with most of those that have sat outside. Ours is in incredible condition now and we won't be selling it. I also won't change it to a Subaru. The 1.9 DG engine in ours is reliable and I don't think it will increase its value putting a 12k conversion in it...I prefer to wait for a properly dialled in and reasonably priced (reversible) electric conversion, which I guess is probably five to ten years away.
Hope these comments are helpful to some and interesting to others..

[secghia]

Ive had a vanagon synchro westfalia for 22 years and it has 380, 000 miles on it now, its seen a lot of rough trails, surf spots, AND SMILES!

[harpersneil]

6:27 Thanks for clarifying that someone thought you looked like Shaggy out of Scooby Doo, and not Shaggy the 90's Pop Rap Icon - a common mistake.

[marsdensclassicmotors]

I’ve got a t25 auto sleeper trident
Someone offered me £20, 000 and a Mercedes slk for it and I turned them down
I’m so glad I did because they are one of the most charismatic vehicles in the world and offer you unlimited freedom.
I’d love to see a more in depth review if you can 👍🏻

[Bt-srzx]

Great buses! We have a T25 Viking - not seen many others like ours! So many happy times, camping trips, and memories with our two sons! Priceless! I’ll never sell it, just keep using it - makes me smile every time I drive it!

[VWLifeVW]

The split-window followed by the bay window and then finally the Vanagon are some of the most amazing vehicles ever made. And as you mentioned they are Adventure wagons. It's about getting out there and enjoying life

[fan-tastic]

I’ve T3 DOKA 1986 model .
I’m the second owner since 2002.
Swopped in a VW factory 2.5 litre 5cyl K-Jet motor (with gas flowed head and Bosal-Brospeed manifold) installation was a bolt in job, no cutting. What so ever.
Loooove it!
A real sleeper with its black steel rims and chrome hubcaps.

[literallyshaking]

I own two of these, a 1991 “tintop” with a Subaru 2.2 swap, and an 85’ Westfalia full camper (that I’ve had for almost 20 years), and I can confirm that they do become a member of the family. I could never see myself selling either of them, and they serve as a platform to endlessly customize and make more useful in their multi-roles.

Glad to see they’re finally getting some love, but sad that they’ll most likely end up shooting up in price and I won’t be able to “collect” many more. I only wish I had more space and the funds to have bought a few more over the years. I need a Syncro version in my life...

[ApexHerbivore]

No mention of the super capable Syncro 4x4. Seen them sell for around £40k in mint condition. Brilliant machines, and yes, one of the family

[MrFlyingmachine]

Just picked up my 84 Wolfsberg Westfalia last September, had to pay the sunny Southern California markup, but loving every minute of it (when it is running). I think a 1.8T swap is in the future once the rest of the van is sorted.

[jfu]

I had 1971 Transporter. I thought it was the ideal model, last year to share the 1600cc engine with the beetle and the first Volkswagen ever with front disc brakes. Incredibly slow but still fun to drive!

[danmccann]

We own a 1990 Westfalia Syncro with a Subaru engine conversion. Terrific rig. In the US you will spend over $50, 000 US for a good one. If you omit the Synco option, prices are about half. We also have a 1972 Baywindow Westfalia worth about $20, 000 US. Both are indeed members of the family and used to take our dogs everywhere we go. The market for these has been hot for years and only getting hotter. None of it is actually due to the Pandemic. If you want a Splitty (split window) Westy in fair condition it will cost you at leasr $45, 000 US. Top condition will cost you $60, 000 plus, which is part of the reason the Baywindows and are gaining value. I recommend them all, especially if you have dogs.

[murdoch]

I drove a pickup variant of these once, it had a swapped in VW Jetta diesel in it, that thing shifted real smooth! xD

[brownstar]

Owned two of them, great things. I'd love to have a go in one with an Oettinger flat 6 or the South African models with a Audi 5 cylinder engine

[andrewmontague]

Great vid, really entertaining and interesting although tbf, Mr Catchpole can make a test of anything entertaining and interesting! 👍🏼
“If it hadn’t have been for them meddling kids, I’dve gotten away with it!”

[mozebulbulia]

That analogy of finding second gear and the pen lid.... spot on.