FOR SALE 1975 RHD Aussie Bay

FOR SALE

1975 Aussie Import Bay Camper

New £2000 2l type 4 Vege Engine Aprox 4000km

Twin Dell 40 carbs

CSP Bell Crank Linkages

Bespoke Interior

New Headliner

New Pop Top Canvas


The time has come for us to sell our 1975 Aussie Bay. We have owned and loved ‘Spencer’ since 2013. The previous owner had imported it from Perth Australia a few years prior and had it registered in the UK. I’ll add as much information and pictures as possible. Further information or detailed pictures can be emailed on request.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Our Bay spent over 30 years in the dry climate of Western Australia. Truly remarkable example of an original solid Bay Camper.


Although the camper had been well looked after & resprayed when we purchased it we have made further improvements over the years to keep it at its best whilst keeping it as original as possible.


I have spent thousands of pounds over the years which I don’t expect to get back but it has been well worth every penny and allowed us to travel around the Scottish Highlands and Scottish isles in style.


We have also used our Bay to drive friends to and from their wedding venues. This is also a potential business opportunity
for the future owner.


Our van has been featured in The Volkswagen Camper & Commercial Magazine Titled ‘The Stuff Of Dreams’.
It’s second article is due to be published in the August edition of the Scottish Caravans & Motorhomes Magazine.

Our plan when we bought Spencer was to replace the dated interior, headliner & Pop Top canvas. This was all done before our first trip away. Hours and hours have been spent on improvements. I’ll list as much information below as I can.


We have travelled far and wide all over Scotland & The Scottish Isles.



EXTERIOR


Paintwork

Niagara Blue Bottom
Pastel White Top


Australian Sopru Pop Top
(New Nylon Rollers)


New Pop Top Canvas C/W Fly Nets & Waterproof Zips

Aussie Roo Bars

5 Powder Coated Steel Wheels & Max Tread Tyres

Chrome Hub Caps

Two Bow Roof Rack

Side Safety Gas Bottle Access


INTERIOR

Bespoke Interior Fitted in 2015

C/W Smev Sink, Hob & Grill. Unique Pop Up 240v Electrics. Buddy Toilet Seat, Storage Cupboards, Storage Nets & Overhead Locker.

Cupboard Sensor Lighting

Double Rock n Roll Bed

240v Electric Supply with 12v Adaptors Fitted

12v Leisure Battery Via Split Charge Relay

Propex Gas Heater

2 Ambulance Fresh Air Fans

Rear 3 Point Seat Belt

Rear Lap Belt

New Lined Curtains & Cushions

Insulated & Silent Coat Sound Deadening

New Door & Wall Cards

Wood Effect Lino Flooring

2 x LED Reading Lights

CD Player

New Sliding Door Seal

New Tailgate Seal

New Rear Window Seal

2 x JK Side Sliding Windows Fitted & New Seals Fitted

Matching Interior Bunk Boards & Cushions


MECHANICAL


NEW £2000 2l Type 4 Vege Engine Aprox 4000km

Twin Dell Carbs with CSP Bell Crank Linkages

New Starter Battery (2018)

Electronic Distributer

Buttys Bits Throttle Linkage

Regular Oil Changes

Gear oil Changed

Fuel Filter Replaced

Replace Fuel Lines & Breathers including Filler Pipe.

********No Fuel Smells******

Dipstick Rubber Boot Replaced

Oil Temp Dip Stick Replaced

DOCUMENTS & PAPERWORK

Full Box of History and documents dating back to it’s time in Australia and I’ve kept all my Documents and receipts that I’ve received. I have a black book with all the parts purchased and jobs completed.

Tax Exempt

Will be sold with 12 Months MOT

We are Located in Dalgety Bay, Fife, Scotland.


Happy to collect potential buyers from the closest Rail or Bus Station if they are travelling a distance.


£18,500




















Any Questions please ask.
Neil

 

Is my ad informative enough?

I appreciate most people on here already own a bay (or other lesser quality Vw Camper models). I’ve just used the same information on car and classic , gumtree and a local forum.

Any advice appreciated.

 

Looks stunning and seems like a good price to me. The impression is that it’s a well cared for and sorted van ready to go. Good luck.

After reading it are you not tempted to keep it?

 

It’s got more info than mine on Car and Classic did. One thing I did get was folk asking if they could have photos of the underneath of the vehicle. You could always ad a few extra photos of underside, and of the engine bay. I’m not sure that you’re selling at the right time but that’s just because I believe a lot of folk are looking for these before the camping season starts. That, I hasten to add, is just my opinion. I tried to sell mine a few years ago, with ads on here, JK and ear.lybay. No one was much interested from those ads tbh.

 

If I were you I’d get it to a biggish show ,where people can see it and feel the love . Nice bus glws as said pics of us will help and maybe a camping one or two

 

Will get engine & underside up soon.

 

Would love to keep it.
Felt I needed to be realistic with the price.
Would love to see all these vans asking around £25k and see how they compare. I’m sure mines would be up there.
It’s been a dream come true to own, travel in and work on. Someone else’s turn now.
Neil

 

What’s the deal with the engine bay chassis number ?

 

Bottom left? I believe Aussie bays have it stamped in two locations. One being in the engine bay. Aussie bay owners will be able to clarify.

 

It looks like a piece of steel spot welded over where the number on a Euro bus would be . I’ve no idea what if any difference Aussie bays were ?

 

Thanks for clarifying that. I had been given the same information in the past but couldn’t find the thread to highlight the details. Much appreciated.

 

If I didn't already have a bus, that's the kind I would go for.

 

^^^^ As above from baysearcher

Might have been funnier if they had fitted the plate upside down.

 

A lovely bus!
This might just be me, but if I were selling it I would lose the front bars ...
I think they distract, and don't fit with what I imagine is most prospective buyers' idea of what these buses are like.
(Too much hockey goalkeeper, not enough cute faced newest member of the family that'll enjoy camping in it!)
I know they could chose to remove them themselves if that's the case but I think it's making your ad like driving with the handbrake on ....
Shoot me down anyone?
Wish you GLWS
PS ... maybe a little less about the costs of running? ("hope my wife doesn't find it ..." etc)

Had another thought, which might seem picky, but buyers are like that, particularly at the moment ... Different hub caps in some photos.
I have a good friend who has made a study of this kind of thing and they would say that something small like that can sew a seed of doubt ... and they won't even necessarily realise what triggered it.
Put more basically, if they're getting the nice caps don't include the standard ones

 

Nice bus, only just noticed the wipers swing the other way, is this on all Aussie vans? Would think the Aussies don't like 'swinging the other way'!