Reader and stellar commenter Ry alerted us to this awesome German military medical vehicle over on the Samba, always a cool source for some unique VWs. It may be located in Germany, but it’s a cool combination of military looks, diesel power, and shockingly low mileage. The interior is set up to be a radio vehicle, but as with any T25, it’s easily convertible. We’ve seen some astonishing prices for Vanagons in the US, so while this isn’t a mega-Syncro Westy, it’s a very cool, very clean VW van that could be bought and imported for very little.
Click for details: 1988 Volkswagen T25 Army Aid Vehicle on The Samba
Year: 1988
Model: T25
Engine: 1.7 liter inline-4 diesel
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Mileage: 16,250 mi
Price: $7,278
VW T25 Ex German Army 26,000 km Fantastic
Price: £4500 GBP
VW T3 – Former radio van of the German army medical corps.Fantastic, almost unique van, very low odometer reading, amazing condition.
Engine: 1.7 litre diesel
Power: 42 KW / 57 PS
Fuel type: Diesel
Gear change: Manual 4 speed
First registered: 10/1988
Colour: Olive greenTachograph reading 26,000km = 16,250 miles
MOT expiry July 26th 2012.History
I am the 2nd owner and purchased it in December 2007 in Hamburg, Germany when I imported it to the UK and registered it here.Condition Mechanical
Extremely good condition as would be expected with such a low mileage.Tyres
New.Exterior Condition
There is absolutely NO rust whatsoever.
Sadly, the van has a small dent on the nearside rear corner (see picture).
There are a few minor scratches to the paint.Interior Condition
Seats – both front seats are in very good condition (like new). There are no rips or tears and no signs of wear.
Rubber mat – in cab is very good condition.
Rubber mat in cargo area is like new.
Glass – No scratches.
Headlining – The cargo area has a vinyl covered hardboard ceiling which has a few scuffs and scratches but is generally very good.
The cab area has a perforated vinyl ceiling which is in as new condition.
The original vinyl covered hardboard side panels are present, however they are mildly scuffed and scratched as are the panels behind each of the seats.Additional equipment
Diesel standing heater, not functioning.
The radio panel behind the driver’s seat is set into the window rubbers so can easily be replaced with glass.
There is a metal table behind the drivers seat for the operator of the radio equipment.
Jack and wheel chock is present.
A set of window and headlight covers are present.
A roof rack is present but can be easily removed if required.
Heavy duty panel over engine bay.
Sure, you could paint your Vanagon like this, but the little details, add-ons, and utilitarian provenance make it extra cool. You’d be hard-pressed to find any 16k-mile Vanagon in the US for under $15k, and all told you could have this one on American soil for less than $10k. Sounds like a sweet little conversion van to me!
-NR