Volkswagen, TRANSPORTER 78PS, 1984, 1915 (cc)

Description

Meet JOYCE — a unique, art-covered 1984 VW T25 camper with character, colour, plus reliability.
Registered as a historic vehicle (TAX EXEMPT!), she’s a 1.9L water-cooled WBX petrol model with power steering, upgraded electrics, and a completely custom, art-led interior and exterior. MOT until May 2026. Mileage: 88,500. Two belted seats.
JOYCE’s exuberant exterior was painted in 2013 by Paris, the graffiti artist behind Coldplay’s MYLO XYLOTO album cover, with interior artwork by textile artist Rebecca Holley. Joyce is a mobile piece of art!
She has reliably taken us on adventures to Ireland, along the entire length of the Wild Atlantic Way, across England and around Brittany as well as many festivals.
Originally built as a LEISUREDRIVE (of Manchester) fit out she has been completely refitted inside with real wood panelling, solid ash worktops and shelves, Marmoleum flooring and other ‘natural’ materials where possible.
Mechanical & Utility
MOT until May 2026
Reconditioned WBX engine (fitted at 46,164 miles)
Power steering (by Sunflower Campers)
Recently replaced radiator, water pump & wiper motor
Tow bar with electrics
Hook-up with fuse board & twin sockets (with USB)
Full invoice history since 2017 - plus some from before my purchase.
Interior Features
Solid ash worktops, pine T&G cladding
SMEV sink & gas hob (2 burners)
DOMETIC CRX 50 12v compressor fridge
Lots of clever storage space throughout
Full-size double bed futon frame (that converts to a sofa - futon NOT included!)
Multiple LV light fittings (some with USB)
Porta potti stored in dedicated cupboard
Roof light & fixed hi-top with extra headroom
Roof-mounted solar panel trickle-charges van & leisure batteries
Free-standing 100W Monocrystalline solar panel (Just Kampers)
16L clean water + 24L underslung waste tanks
Extras
VANGO Bondi awning (with faulty pole)
Pop-up toilet tent
Loads of bits and extras included
Reality Check
She’s 41 years old and needs light annual rust care. The custom paintwork makes full resprays impossible, so small bodywork patches need to be touched up yearly to maintain her iconic look. She is however very solid underneath. But she would benefit from being kept under solid cover over winter. She’s not a classy showroom van — she's a rolling piece of art, and people and children in particular wave, smile, and take photos wherever she goes.
Asking Price: £15,000
Located in Crediton, Devon. Ready for a new adventure with someone who will love and cherish her.
Serious enquiries only — we will be sorry to see her go.

Ad ID: 1501984238

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