New baby 1970 Westy

I have been saving for a while to get a nice Camper, my dream was an nice bay with engine and brake upgrades but I am also a realist and knew my budget was not going to win out. I lost my late bay (moneypenny) a while ago because back then it wasn't economically viable to undo all the past bad repairs, sorting the rot and respray. So with a heavy heart and ear full from my boyfriend I sold it, instantly regretting it but I had to follow my brain not my heart.

I had my sights on a latebay because of the prices but was hoping for a crossdresser. I saw an early 1970 westy on ebay, looked exceptional with an upgraded engine and brakes so without viewing it in person I placed a bid with my budget in mind I didnt think I would win but I blooming well did. I really don't want to get my hopes up because it might be a lemon but we will see what happens. Seller seems decent via messages and email. Picking it up tomorrow so fiingers crossed

 

Join the club and welcome aboard!


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Looking good

Fingers crossed

Sea Shepherd sticker on the roof is a good omen!

 

Looks nice. Have you driven it etc?

 

No I have not driven it or even seen it in person so keeping everything crossed for tomorrow. That's trouble with ebay it's easy to get carried away and it's always a million miles away, I'm banning myself now from bidding!

 

Lovely looking bus. Does the boomerang come with it?

 

Wow looks stunning on the eBay listing and the owner seems knowledgable and thorough. Great price too, I reckon you’ve got a good’un

 

Hope it turns out well for you . Keep us up to date with it.

 

What’s this one going to be called?
Penny Farthing? Money Pit? Money-no-object? Money’s too tight to mention?...

I reckon ‘In for a Penny..’


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All those questions and patient answers after such an honest seeming description, the seller is a saint!
I hope it's as good as it looks and he's just fussy and out of love, he seemed to be getting back in love with it as he cleaned it and answered questions.
Fingers crossed.

 

The fact the seller was so open and honest with the description is what made me bid, It's far away but usually is...

I havent thought of a name yet so suggestions? but the old one was called moneypenny because it was a devon moonraker

 

Sent me more pictures

 

Looks a lovely bus, good luck and I hope all goes well tomorrow.

 

Looks nice. Nice to see my hundred quid going to good use!

 

Looks ok, hope all goes well . Cab trim looks like it needs sorting.

 

It looks very promising with just enough to do to make it interesting but not overwhelming!

 

Looks like a good honest bus there!

 

Same as everyone else - looks good and good luck tomorrow

 

I thought I’d seen this bus elsewhere but not on this ‘quite memorable’ username... are you xfilesrool on the early forum?