1978 Volkswagen Type2 White, brown, and yellow

This 1978 lkswagen Karmann van mini-motorhome was based on the Type 2 Kombi/Bus and built by lkswagen’s zilian operation, making it a rarity in the U.S. Designed by Karmann, which of course built VW’s renowned VW Karmann-Ghia sporty car, this camper offered sleeping for two with a table that converted to a bed, and in addition featured a shower, toilet, sink, and a gas-burning cooktop with oven. “Since it is a minivan sized camper, you won’t struggle to park it in urban areas or have to circle parking lots at our National ks like full size motorhomes do,” the seller says. 

• This 1978 lkswagen Karmann van camper is said to have its original equipment.
• The air-cooled 1.6-liter OHV flat-four engine is also reported to be original.
• The camper area appears to be in serviceable condition.
• The seller says that the vehicle has suffered no body damage.
• The mileage is believed correct.
• Photos show stereo speakers installed in the front area under the dash.

• The camper comes with window curtains.
• There is a curtain to separate the cockpit from the camper area.

• No claims are made regarding functionality of the camper’s plumbing and other equipment.
• The front area carpeting has been removed.
• Per a previous online ad, the camper’s rear corner has a dent but remains watertight.
• The wall near the cooking area sink shows possible older, repaired leak damage.

• This 1978 lkswagen Karmann van was designed in many and built in zil.
• This is one of several variations of the vehicle that Karmann designed.
• The seller believes the van is largely original.
• Some TLC may be needed to take this one back to the great outdoors.

The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean title in his company’s name. Probably not what most people think of when they hear “ lkswagen camper,” this zilian-built 1978 lkswagen Karmann van was uncommon when new and never sold in the U.S., so it’s a sure rarity here now.