1989 Volkswagen Transporter Type 25 Caravelle GL - White - 303,696km - Australian Delivered, Restoration or Conversion Project
Price Guide: $3,500 - $7,500
1989 VW Transporter T25 Caravelle GL, front-wheel drive, 2.1-litre water-cooled inline four-cylinder petrol, automatic, 303,696km, 2 seats (van config), right-hand drive.
Description
The Volkswagen Transporter Type 25 is the third generation of VW's legendary van lineage, built from 1979 to 1992 and offered in Australia through ATECO Industries. The compliance plate on this example confirms it was built in May 1989 and officially imported, making it an authentic Australian-delivered unit through the VW distribution network of the era. The Caravelle GL badging on the tailgate identifies the higher-specification passenger variant. The T25 platform has a dedicated following, particularly among campervan converters and restorers who value the mid-engine layout, robust drivetrain, and the wealth of period character these vans carry.
At 303,696 kilometres, this Transporter has worked for a living and it shows. The exterior carries the patina of three 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 advanced. The bonnet and tailgate show rust bloom, and the rubber seals around windows and doors have deteriorated. The paint is faded and chalky throughout. This is consistent with what the photos show and the cosmetic and structural work required is significant. The interior tells a more positive story. The original grey cloth front seats retain their pattern without major tears, the T25 dashboard is intact and original, and the rear cabin has a custom wooden bench base with integrated speakers and curtains suggesting a previous camper conversion attempt. A roof rack is fitted and loaded in the photos. The engine bay shows the 2.1-litre Wasserboxer unit with aftermarket blue ignition leads, general grime buildup consistent with deferred maintenance, and some surface corrosion on the alternator. The engine bay carries accumulated grime consistent with extended use.
For buyers seeking an authentic T25 platform for restoration, campervan conversion, or mechanical recommissioning, the value is in what is here: a genuine Australian-delivered example with its original drivetrain, a complete body to work with, and documented identity through the ATECO compliance plate. T25 Transporters in project condition are actively sought for conversion builds, and complete running examples with the correct Wasserboxer motor are the starting point for many of the best-finished campervans currently on the market. Vendor advises the vehicle is presented as-is for restoration or parts recovery.
Features
* 1989 VW Transporter T25 Caravelle GL, Australian delivered via ATECO Industries
* Compliance plate confirms May 1989 build, Malabar NSW importation
* 2.1-litre Wasserboxer inline four-cylinder petrol
* Automatic transmission
* Front-wheel drive
* Four-door van body, right-hand drive
* Roof rack fitted
* Bull bar fitted to front
* Tow bar fitted
* Aftermarket Pioneer stereo with cassette player
* Rear bench seat on custom wooden plinth with integrated speakers
* Window curtains fitted throughout
* StomWax rear step/bumper guard fitted
* Spare wheel present
Condition Notes
* Surface rust present on lower body panels, wheel arches, door frames, and tailgate, consistent with age and outdoor storage
* Active rust and paint peeling at front corner indicator housing, structural inspection of this area recommended
* Rubber seals around windows and doors deteriorated
* Exterior paint faded and chalky throughout
* Rust staining visible on bonnet and tailgate
* Engine bay heavily soiled, surface corrosion on alternator and bay surround, non-original blue ignition leads fitted
* Exposed wiring visible in lower dashboard area
* Rust visible on lower door sills and at passenger entry point
* Minor dents on driver side door
* Presented unregistered 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
Seats: 2
Steering: Right-Hand Drive
Location: 69 Manchester Road, Carrara QLD
VIN: WV2ZZZ25ZKH103553
(Key #CC33)
Lloyds stock #657773+1
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Location of item: 69 Manchester Road, Carrara, QLD, Australia
** This vendor is not registered for GST - therefore GST is not applicable on this asset **
As Standard Auction Practice all Vehicles are Sold Unregistered
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