With the Price of VW Bay window Camper and Splitscreen Vans reaching an all time high. One way to get into owning a Camper would be to buy urself a restoration project and restore it back to a roadworthy condition over a period of time as and when your budget allows.
Things to remember if buying a VW Camper Project van.
1. Work out costs involved. Sit down with a paper and pen and work figures out. Then add a chunk on the end for the things you haven't taken into account.
2. How much of the work can you do yourself? Every little bit of work you can do yourself will dramatically reduce the cost of your restoration. Just stripping the Van down before taken it to get any work or welding done can make a big difference. Likewise building it back up.
3. Phone round for best quotes. Any good VW Restorer would come and view the van a give rough estimates.
4. Would it be cheaper to buy an already restored Van? The answer to this is usually yes, BUT! You can choose the colour, interior etc. I beleive a for Many VW Enthusiasts actually doing some of the work themselves and getting involved in the restoration is the Main part of the fun. (apart from driving it).