Wife wanted one and it took a while to convince me. Problem is that the type she wanted has a cult following over here and ones for sale are rare. Ones in good condition that I can afford are even rarer so I have done a bit of research and found out I cannot afford one.-------EXCEPT---

I am in the motor trade and I put out a few feelers to my customers to see if they know of one coming up for sale- perhaps a Trade in they can afford to let me have with just a minimal mark up- or one even cheaper that needs a bit of work doing to it. Mentioned it to a customer on a friday morning and he contacted me in the afternoon as he had found one. Phoned the owner and he was away for a week but at least that gave me a chance to look at similar vehicles in the area. For this vehicle in good condition I would have to pay a lot. Couldn't understand why as they are 20 to 30 years old--But it is that cult following. Even one that is in poor condition was going to be more than I could afford so I was not hopefull.

Well I saw it on Sunday. Interior is a bit rough- the body work does not look good but is basically sound and there is NO ROT in the chassis. Mechanically and it is a 20 year old vehicle but runs OK. There is work to do and it is not as good as it looks in the attachment. Bit of haggling and I have my new bike transporter and Holidays for the next 5 years at least. The price I paid was just about half of what a mate said I would have to pay and he knows these vehicles. That will allow a bit of money for materials and interior to bring it up to standard.

The vehicle?



I am going to be one of your bug bears- an Old slow VW T25 Campervan that will take at least 3 bikes and the Grandchildren to the Alpes next year. It May need too much work on it for this year.