FUTURE Classics BUYING GUIDE Daily driver, surf bus, fun weekend plaything – there are plenty of reasons why people love T4s. And if you like the idea of a ‘classic’ looking VW camper but want some of the mod cons of the newer T5/6, then the attractively angular T4 is a far less expensive but just as cool solution.
Built at VW’s factory in Hanover, it was available in SWB or LWB guise and in different roof heights, with the range including a panel van, Eurovan, Kombi, Caravelle, single and double cab pickup and Syncro 4x4. You can obviously buy one that’s been converted into a camper, Westfalia being the name which has the most kudos. A facelift in 1996 introduced a longer, re-shaped nose to accommodate the optional VR6…