Volkswagen T4 Transporter Cockburn Holdsworth Villa Camper Model History
Circa 1996 Richard Holdsworth Conversions ran into financial difficulties and was taken over by John Cockburn The new company now called Cockburn Holdsworth released a new version of the VW T4 Holdsworth Villa called the VW T4 Cockburn Holdsworth Villa Camper. It was similar in design to the earlier VW T4 Holdsworth Villa XL but with updated upholstery and improved design and specification. The interior had cupboards along the side behind the drivers seat and the rear seat converted into a 3/4 width double bed. The exterior decals were updated. It was available with either a high top roof, a solid sided elevating roof and a new option called the low line pop top roof. I don’t have much information about these models yet but from what I can see the VW T4 Cockburn Holdsworth Villas used Reimo roofs. Production appears to have stopped circa 1998 so they were only produced for a short period.
1) VW T4 Cockburn Holdsworth Villa engine options and approx price (inclusive road tax and VAT when new in standard form):
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Petrol Watercooled 2.0 Litre, 4 Cylinder, AAC Otto Motor (1968cc), 62 Kw 84 PS, 5 speed manual gearbox, wheelbase 2920 mm, £?
Petrol Watercooled 2.5 Litre, 5 Cylinder, AEN 1995 onwards Otto Motor (2461cc), 81 Kw 110 PS, 5 speed manual gearbox, wheelbase 2920 mm, £?
Diesel Watercooled 1.9 Litre, 4 Cylinder, 1X (1896cc) 45 Kw 61 PS 5 speed manual gearbox, wheelbase 2920 mm, £?
Turbo Diesel Watercooled 1.9 Litre TD, 4 Cylinder, ABL 1993 onwards (1896cc), 50 Kw 68 PS, 5 speed manual gearbox, wheelbase 2920 mm, £?
Diesel Watercooled 2.4 Litre, 5 Cylinder, AAB (2370cc) 57 Kw 78 PS 5 speed manual gearbox, wheelbase 2920 mm, £?
Turbo Diesel Watercooled TDI 2.5 Litre, 5 Cylinder, ACV 1995 onwards (2461cc) 75 Kw 102 PS 5 speed manual gearbox, wheelbase 2920 mm, £?
2) Dimensions
Length 4660 mm
Height 2630 mm Hightop / 2210 mm Elevating Roof / 1980 mm Lowline Roof
Width (excl mirrors) 1840 mm
3) Volkswagen T4 Transporter Cockburn Holdsworth Villa Colour Options
As far as I know the VW Cockburn Holdsworth Villa was initially available in 1 colour.
T7T7 Grey White R902 (Grauweiß) (with white roof)
4) Volkswagen T4 Transporter Cockburn Holdsworth Villa Furniture Specification
The Volkswagen T4 Transporter Cockburn Holdsworth Villa layout consisted of:
Initially the upholstery was available with either blue or pink striped fabric.
Later models used a pink patterned fabric.
A) Fully adjustable swivelling passenger cab seat.
B) & C) Three burner Spinflo stainless steel cooker and grill (with specially designed heat resistant laminated lid so that it can be folded away when not in use) and cupboard below. Stainless steel sink (with specially designed heat resistant laminated lid so that it can be folded away when not in use) and cupboards below. Below the sink is a small hinged flap which gives access to a useful area for stores and utensils.
D) Rear wardrobe with gas cylinder locker underneath (accessible from rear tailgate).
E) Storage compartment with wire basket.
F) Crash tested rock n roll seat converts into a large 1855 mm long double bed.
G) Electrolux RM4213 (or RM4217) three way fridge with freezer compartment.
J) Roof cabinets.
L) Storage below rear passenger seat using two cubby holes.
Other features include:
Side sliding door.
Hightop model had stainless steel ladder with roof rack. Elevating roof model had small roof bars.
Removable rear table.
Removable adjustable swivelling front table.
Thetford 335 Porta Loo stored in cupboard forward of rear seat.
Full carpeting throughout.
CEC 225 (Plug In Systems) mains electric hook up with safety protection via RCCD circuit breaker and two MCB’s (in rear wardrobe). A 240 volt outlet socket inside van next to zig unit.
Zig CP400 electrical control panel with master switches for 12 volt lighting system and water pump. Zig water level gauge.
63 litre (14 gallon) fresh water tank for pressurised water system with electrically pumped water tap via water pump.
36 litre (8 gallon) waste water tank.
Opening sliding window with intermediate locking position (thus allowing ventilation with security) behind sink and cooker.
Fluorescent lights and spot light.
Rear seat restraint straps.
Head rests on both cab seats.
Fire extinguisher.
Intermittent wipe and two speed wipers.
Padded steering wheel.
Two courtesy lights.
Thermally lined curtains.
Specially selected seat fabrics with fire retardant foam.
Tableware for four.
Heated rear window with wash wipe.
Wheel trims.
5) Options available at extra cost included:
Armrests to cab seats.
Second battery.
Cab table.
Firetrace fire extinguisher system.
Roof mounted 2 berth bunk bed.
Thermostatically controlled Propex blown air heating system which is flued to exterior of vehicle.
Heater is installed behind drivers seat and the kitchen unit as can be seen in photo below where the outlet vent can be seen forward of the cupboard.
6) Volkswagen T4 Transporter Cockburn Holdsworth Villa Hightop and Elevating Roof Specification
Volkswagen T4 Transporter Cockburn Holdsworth Villa Hightop Roof Specification
Fully insulated roof.
Opening roof vent for fresh air
Overhead storage locker above drivers cab.
Optional removable shelf for extra storage in front of overhead lockers.
Storage area for bedding in rear roof compartment.
Volkswagen T4 Transporter Cockburn Holdsworth Villa Elevating Roof Specification
Fully insulated solid sided elevating poptop roof.
Opening roof vent.
Volkswagen T4 Transporter Cockburn Holdsworth Villa Low Line Elevating Roof Specification
Reimo low line elevating poptop roof with canvas sides.
7) Volkswagen T4 Transporter Cockburn Holdsworth Villa Side Stripes and Logos
There was normally a small Cockburn Holdsworth logo on the front and rear of the vehicle and a matching design stripe on the side.
Cockburn Holdsworth Logo Badge on Front Bonnet
Cockburn Holdsworth Rear Badge On Hightop Roof
Cockburn Holdsworth Rear Tailgate Badge
8) Links to Volkswagen T4 Transporter Cockburn Holdsworth Villa Owners Instruction Manuals, Sales Brochures and Price Lists
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VW Volkswagen T4 Cockburn Holdsworth Villa Sales Brochures Prospekt Download
1996 VW T4 Transporter Volkswagen Motorcaravan Model Range (Includes Autotrail, Autosleeper, Autohomes, Cockburn Holdsworth, Swift and Compass) Sales Brochure (PDF Format)
Download 1996 VW T4 Transporter Cockburn Holdsworth Villa Brochure (PDF Format)
VW Volkswagen T4 Cockburn Holdsworth Villa Price Lists Download
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VW Volkswagen T4 Cockburn Holdsworth Villa Owners Instruction Manual Handbook Download
Download 1996 VW T4 Transporter Volkswagen Cockburn Holdsworth Villa Lowline Owners Instruction Manual and Wiring Diagram - (PDF Format)
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