Oughterard, Co. Galway
1966 Volkswagen Type 2
T1 Splitscreen · 6 of 6 shares available
1/6 share€10,850
Running costs€86/month
Points a year20
Car value€65,000
1950 to 1979 (T1 and T2)
VW camper shares in Ireland
Nothing says a weekend away like an old VW camper. They're slow and they leak a bit, and nobody who owns one cares.
| Built | 1950 to 1979 (T1 and T2) |
|---|---|
| What a good one costs | Roughly €25,000 to €55,000 for a good bay window, €40,000 to €90,000 for a split-screen, depending on interior and history. |
| Example share | 1/4 of a 1974 T2 Westfalia: €10,500 |
| Running costs per share | About €117 a month, before fuel |
| Motor tax (1974 car) | Vintage motor tax, €56 a year |
| NCT (1974 car) | Exempt from NCT (over 40 years old, private use) |
Why a VW camper works as a shared car
A camper gets used for a handful of summer weekends a year, so a four-way share fits the way people actually use them. Each co-owner gets about four long weekends a season.
Which one to buy
The T1 split-screen is the icon and the most expensive. The T2 bay window is easier to live with. Westfalia interiors are the most sought after.
What to check before you buy
- Cab floor, jacking points, sills, the front valance and the battery tray area.
- Rear wheel arches and the bottom of the sliding door.
- Engine type: the Type 1 is simple, the Type 4 (later 1.7 to 2.0) is stronger but dearer to fix.
- Interior condition and whether the pop-top, cooker and sink work and are safe.
- Many are left-hand-drive imports. Check the paperwork and what VRT was paid.
Whatever the car, get an independent inspection before you pay for a share, and read what goes in a co-ownership agreement.
VW camper shares for sale
The cars shown are examples while our first owners sign up.
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
1974 Volkswagen Type 2
T2 Westfalia · 3 of 4 shares available
1/4 share€9,500
Running costs€115/month
Points a year30
Car value€38,000
Own a VW camper? Sell shares in it and keep one for yourself.
Questions
VW camper shares, answered
How much does a share in a VW camper cost?
It depends on the car and how many shares it's split into. As an example, a 1974 T2 Westfalia worth €42,000 split 4 ways is about €10,500 a share, with running costs of around €117 a month each before fuel.
Can I sleep in a shared camper?
Yes, if it has a camping interior. Agree house rules on cleaning, bedding and gas bottles in your co-ownership agreement.
Do campers need a different licence?
No. Type 2 campers are under 3,500 kg, so a standard car licence covers them.
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