1988 Volkswagen T25 Autosleeper Trooper

Equipment

Pastel White paintwork, Velour upholstery, 1.9-litre water-cooled DG engine, 4-speed manual transmission, Stainless steel exhaust, Sony CD player, Swivelling front seats, Rear bench seat, Rear seat belts, Pop-top elevating roof with solid sides, Omnistor Light side awning, Sliding side door, Light European Oak-style cabinetry, Stainless steel cooker and grill, Stainless steel sink, Fridge, Storage locker, Wardrobe, Rear parcel shelf, Front and rear tables, Automatic engine bay fire suppression system, Gingham curtains (originals included), Original crockery, Spare keys.

Exterior

The Pastel White paintwork remains in good original condition throughout with the correct pinstripes and decals still in place. The Autosleeper pop-top roof works perfectly with no signs of damage or wear; it has solid sides, sleeps an extra two, and one side can be lowered independently to give elevated views. All the light clusters and plastic trims around the van remain in great condition, and an Omnistor Light awning is fitted for covered outdoor space.

Interior

The whole interior is very original indeed and certainly charming. The velour upholstery is in superb condition with no excessive wear to report, and the cabinetry housing the appliances is all still in place and as it should be. The carpets and headlining are excellent, and the dash is perfect. New seatbelts have been installed at the rear for added passenger safely and at the front there is a Sony CD player fitted for modern convenience. Other than these sensible upgrades we have not seen many campers as original as this example – a real treat for the enthusiast.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

With only 66k miles under its belt this T25 Autosleeper drives very well indeed. It fires up quickly and idles very smoothly even from cold. The 1.9-litre DG petrol engine has an ample 78hp, and it’s mated to a 4-speed manual gearbox. Recent mechanical work includes a new starter motor, fuel lines, clutch master cylinder, and an engine service including spark plugs.

History File

Jemima, as she is affectionately known, was first registered in December 1988. She has driven just 66k miles in the last 37 years and the current V5C shows only 5 former keepers. The accompanying History File comprises the original Southern Cross Campers document wallet with all handbooks, the original VAG service book (stamps listed below), a raft of invoices, MOT certificates, various instruction manuals, and a spare set of keys.

The last service was carried out in July 2024 and more recently the van has been treated to a new starter motor, speedo cable, clutch master cylinder, stainless steel exhaust system, an engine bay fire suppression system, and proper rear seat belts. For additional peace of mind, a Habcheck motorhome service report was also completed in July last year.

03/07/1989 at 3,551 miles – Wheelbase VW

12/01/1990 at 4,586 miles – Wheelbase VW

20/03/1991 at 7,988 miles – Medcalf & Co Ltd.

19/05/1992 at 13,902 miles – Medcalf & Co Ltd.

21/05/1993 at 19,164 miles – Wheelbase VW

17/08/1994 at 24,627 miles – Wheelbase VW

31/07/1995 at 28,736 miles – Wheelbase VW

12/09/1996 at 30,035 miles – Wheelbase VW

12/11/1997 at 32,262 miles – Wheelbase VW

11/11/1998 at 36,676 miles – Wheelbase VW

10/11/1999 at 40,481 miles – Wheelbase VW

30/11/2000 at 43,921 miles – Wheelbase VW

23/11/2001 at 46,468 miles – Wheelbase VW

22/11/2002 at 48,656 miles – Wheelbase VW

20/11/2003 at 50,606 miles – Wheelbase VW

29/04/2005 at 52,375 miles – Fairfield Motors

06/08/2007 at 55,128 miles – Fairfield Motors

24/04/2010 at 57,383 miles – independent

13/05/2021 at 62,130 miles – Motorhomes Repaired

04/05/2022 at 65,449 miles – Medway MOT Centre Ltd.

25/07/2024 at 66,700 miles – R3 Garage Services Ltd.