1989 Volkswagen Transporter T25 Caravelle GL - White - 303,696km - Australian Delivered, Restoration or Conversion Project
1989 VW Transporter T25 Caravelle GL, front-wheel drive, 2.1-litre Wasserboxer water-cooled petrol, automatic, 303,696km, right-hand drive.
Description
The Volkswagen Transporter Type 25 is the third generation of VW's iconic van lineage, produced from 1979 to 1992. This example was officially imported into Australia through ATECO Industries and the compliance plate confirms a build date of May 1989, making it an authentic Australian-delivered unit. The Caravelle GL designation on the tailgate identifies the higher-specification passenger variant, and the compliance plate confirms seven seats with a 2,400kg GVM. The T25 has a dedicated following in Australia, particularly among campervan builders and restorers who value the front-engine layout, the robust 2.1-litre Wasserboxer drivetrain, and the practical proportions of the body.
At 303,696 kilometres, this Transporter has done real work and it shows. The exterior carries the patina of three and a half decades, with surface rust present along the lower body panels, wheel arches, door frames, and at the front corner indicator housing where it is the most progressed. The rear quarter window frame and tailgate corners show rust bleed and paint lifting. The bonnet line and lower sills carry rust streaking. The paint is chalky and faded throughout. The photos document all of this honestly. For buyers, this means the metalwork is the main task, and the extent is clearly visible before bidding. The interior tells a more encouraging story. The original grey cloth front seats retain their pattern and headrests without major damage. The T25 dashboard is intact and original, with an aftermarket Pioneer stereo fitted in the standard aperture. The rear cabin has been fitted with a custom wooden bench plinth with integrated round speakers and black vinyl upholstered bench seat, and window curtains throughout - the start of a camper conversion. The rear bench folds to a flat-bed position. The roof rack carries a bedroll, consistent with previous van-life use. A tubular aluminium bull bar is fitted at the front, with a StomWax step and towbar at the rear. The engine bay shows the 2.1-litre Wasserboxer unit with aftermarket blue ignition leads and surface corrosion consistent with deferred maintenance, but the engine is present and complete.
For buyers seeking an authentic T25 platform at project pricing, the value here is clear: a genuine Australian-delivered Caravelle GL with full identity documentation, complete original drivetrain, a body to work with, and the start of a camper build already in place. T25 Transporters that present as running projects with the correct Wasserboxer and auto transmission are the preferred starting point for many of the best-finished campervans currently on the market. Price guide of $3,500-$7,500 reflects the project condition accurately.
Features
* 1989 VW Transporter T25 Caravelle GL, Australian delivered via ATECO Industries
* Compliance plate confirms May 1989 build, ATECO stock CA111, Malabar NSW importation
* VIN WV2ZZZ25ZKH103553, GVM 2,400kg, 7 seats (as compliance-plated)
* 2.1-litre Wasserboxer water-cooled inline four-cylinder petrol
* Automatic transmission (PRND21)
* Front-wheel drive
* Tubular aluminium bull bar fitted to front
* Roof rack fitted with bedroll
* Towbar and StomWax rear step fitted
* Aftermarket Pioneer stereo (USB/media)
* Custom wooden bench plinth with integrated round speakers in rear cabin
* Black vinyl rear bench seat, folds to flat-bed position
* Window curtains fitted throughout rear cabin
* Original grey cloth front bucket seats with headrests
* Original T25 dashboard intact
* Spare wheel present
Condition Notes
* Surface rust present on lower body panels, wheel arches, door frames, and tailgate corners, consistent with age and use
* Rust progressed at front corner indicator housing area, structural inspection of this area recommended prior to purchase
* Rubber seals around windows and doors deteriorated
* Exterior paint faded and chalky throughout
* Engine bay heavily soiled, surface corrosion on alternator and bay surround, aftermarket blue ignition leads fitted
* Exposed wiring visible in lower dashboard area
* Minor dents on driver side door
* Presented as a project vehicle
Specifications
Year: 1989
Make/Model: Volkswagen Transporter Type 25 Caravelle GL
Body: 4-Door Van
Engine: 2.1-litre Inline Four-Cylinder Petrol (Wasserboxer)
Transmission: Automatic
Drive: Front-Wheel Drive
Odometer: 303,696km
Colour: White
Price Guide: $3,500 - $7,500
VIN: WV2ZZZ25ZKH103553
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Location of item: 69 Manchester Road, Carrara, QLD, Australia
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