FOR SALE VW Bay Devon Moonraker 1979 for sale

Discussion in 'Late Bay Classifieds' started by Molteni Mike, Oct 13, 2020.

  1. Alas the time has come to say farewell to Bessie the Camper. She's presently for sale on eBay (just search for " Devon Moonraker "). Described as follows -

    "VW Devon Moonraker 1979. Professionally valued (last year) for insurance at £8250
    Tax and MOT exempt, registered on V5 as an Historic Vehicle.
    Owned by us since 1996 and given us loads of great holidays around the UK and Europe. Since taking up sailing 3 years ago, the camper has had little use for holidays and been used just as a reliable second vehicle. We'd take it on holiday tomorrow with confidence.
    1600TP engine with German Solex carb. Electronic ignition.
    Full length elevating roof.
    Eberspecher heater, toasty warm all year around!
    Passenger swivel seat .
    Gas/12v Electrolux fridge.
    Rock and roll bed plus upstairs bed. 4 at a push!
    Two batteries and an accurate voltmeter/ammeter to keep track of usage on site.
    Plenty of storage space.
    Also for sale elsewhere, so Listing may be cancelled at any time.

    If you're after an immaculate camper, please look elsewhere and have at least £20k to part with. If you want a viable camper which will need inevitable ongoing maintenance this could be just right for you.
    Viewing most welcome before bidding, about 15 miles north-east of Bristol. "


    eBay always worries me, as particularly for a classic vehicle, interest may come from dreamers and timewasters. I'd prefer the camper to go to an enthusiast from the VW Bay community.
    Normally I do the oil changes and valve clearances myself, to ensure it's been done properly! It's rarely gone more than 3000 miles between oil changes. I don't like to go underneath these days - getting old, so the last time the job was given to a trusted mechanic. He said in passing that there would be work needed underneath going forward. Still in regular use a couple of times a week for a 50 mile round trip to my boat.
    I've just taken a video underneath, taken by phone on the end of a long stick! and in any case it would be best to view the camper for yourself.
    Not desperate to sell, so will take the best offer.

    UPDATE The 10 day eBay Listing runs to Wednesday 21st October and presently the figures are -

    @ Tuesday 20th October 2020 3am

    £5,655.00 Current bid
    1d 13h left

    5283views
    381watchers
    10bids

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  2. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Some photos of the bad bits might help (or might not).
    I gave up on the video of underneath; it was giving me a headache!
     
  3. I know what you mean! It was taken with a phone and inspection lamp taped onto a long stick.
     
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  4. Taken yesterday underneath at

    And some stills attached -

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  5. Howdy all... complete noob here, looking for his first VW adventure. Can I ask the crowd to comment on the extent of the undersides? I know it hasn't just rolled off the production line, but would anyone hazard a guess as to what it might cost for a local shop to weld her up all nice an' purdy? Do you think it's a £1000 job? Or £10,000? (I know, how long is a piece of string).
    Luckily, I am only 30 minutes away, so I can contact "Molteni Mike", and arrange to have a quick poke around her, but I'm not sure if my vast vehiclular structural experience will help much. Also, Mike, could you post the reg on here so I can have a looky at the MOT history?

    Thanks all!
     
  6. Razzyh

    Razzyh Supporter

    @davidoft might be able to help with that question.

    Good luck.
     
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  7. xxxxxxx ;)
     
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  8. davidoft

    davidoft Sponsor

    It looks pretty solid to be honest , especially for the money , I think £1k should cover that welding from the pictures, it looks mostly very solid
     
  9. A sad sad day, the old girl's now sold. Pleased to say it went to a young enthusiast, he's been helping his brother restore similar so is aware of the work likely. I threw in an awning, a bike rack and a whole load of spares/service items as freebies, knowing she was going to a good home.:thumbsup:
    The driveway is now empty after 25 years of ownership.
     
  10. Goodbye xxx Please delete your membership.


    :D:D:D:D
     
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  11. CollyP

    CollyP Moderator

    Hopefully you told the new owner about this madhouse!!!
     
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