Anderson,Chuck wrote: > > I was checking the Kruse International auction site yesterday and saw a > listing for a 1954 Westfalia to be auctioned in Auburn, IN in September. The > listing says that it is the "oldest known VW camper in the world." Anybody > know if that's true? Take a look. It is not the oldest, as Westfalia has a 1950 model in their small museum. According to them the production models atarted in 1951 and the camping equipment was called a "Camping Box", as all the pieces would fit into a box. Good for storage in the garage when using the van as a Transporter, I guess. They also say that the equipment could be set up in the home (for those unexpected guests). The one in the museum is Balck/Yellow, which Westfalia says was a special paint job for the camper. Might not be the oldest, but I wouldn't mind having it! Bob Repich 1986 Westfalia |
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