Volkswagen T4 Transporter Holdsworth Valentine Special Motorhome Model History
Circa 1994 Richard Holdsworth Conversions used the short wheel based (SWB) T4 Transporter Cab Chassis as the base vehicle for a new coachbuilt model called the VW T4 Holdsworth Valentine Special Motorhome. This was an alternative to the existing Holdsworth Valentine as it was slightly larger and had a different rear layout. The interior layout consisted of a central living / bed area incorporating an L-shaped seating area. The kitchen ran along the side opposite the seating area and included an oven. There was also a rear washroom / shower cubicle with cassette toilet and wash basin. There was an access door on the side and a second bed over the front cab area.
1) VW T4 Holdsworth Valentine Special Motor Caravan 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, AAF / ACU 1993 onwards / 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 5280 mm
Height 2700 mm
Width 2150 mm
3) Volkswagen T4 Transporter Holdsworth Valentine Special Colour Options
As far as I know the VW Holdsworth Valentine Special was initially available in 1 colour.
T7T7 Grey White R902 (Grauweiß) (with white roof)
4) Volkswagen T4 Transporter Holdsworth Valentine Special Furniture Specification
The Volkswagen T4 Transporter Holdsworth Valentine Special layout consisted of:
Fully adjustable cab seats. Passenger seat with swivel. Swivel could be ordered for drivers seat as an optional extra.
A) Rear L-shaped side and front facing seating arrangement that converts into B) large double bed.
C) Three burner Spinflo cooker and grill (with glass lid) and Monte Carlo 3000 oven below.
D) Sink and drainer (with specially designed heat resistant laminated lid) and cupboards below.
E) Rear wardrobe
G) Electrolux RM 4217 three way fridge with freezer compartment.
H) Washroom / shower cubicle with drop down washbasin (hot and cold water) and J) Thetford cassette toilet.
M) Drinks cabinet above the fridge.
N) Top lockers running along each side with clock on one side and mirror on the other.
P) Heater.
R) Dividing Curtain.
Removable rear table.
Full carpeting throughout.
CEC 225 (Plug In Systems) mains electric hook up with safety protection via RCCD circuit breaker and two MCB’s. 240 volt outlet socket inside van.
Zig SP4 electrical control panel with water level gauge and master switches for 12 volt lighting system and water pump. Zig X-3 battery charger as well.
47 litre fresh water tank for pressurised water system with electrically pumped water tap via water pump.
37 litre waste water tank.
Carver cascade (or possibly Jolly 12 GE) hot water boiler.
Double glazed acrylic windows in rear.
Fluorescent lights.
Head rests on both cab seats.
Fire extinguisher.
Intermittent wipe and two speed wipers.
Padded steering wheel.
Thermally lined curtains.
Specially selected seat fabrics with fire retardant foam.
Tableware for four.
Wheel trims.
5) Options available at extra cost included:
Thermostatically controlled Propex blown air heating system which is flued to exterior of vehicle.
Drivers seat swivel.
Firetrace automatic fire extinguisher system.
6) Volkswagen T4 Transporter Holdsworth Valentine Special Roof Specification
L) Overcab bed with wooden ladder.
Opening roof vent for fresh air
7) Volkswagen T4 Transporter Holdsworth Valentine Special Side Stripes and Logos
Depending on the year different decals where used:
1994 Holdsworth Valentine Special Decals:
There was a blue side stripe with a blue Valentine Special logo on side of the Coach built body.
1995 Holdsworth Valentine Special Decals:
There was a grey and red Valentine Special logo on the front bonnet and a blue or brown stripe with red pinstripe underneath across the front valance.
There was a blue or brown side stripe with red pinstripe underneath with a grey Holdsworth script logo on side of front wing and a grey and red Valentine Special logo on side of the Coach built body.
1996 Cockburn Holdsworth Valentine Special Decals:
There was a blue, green and grey wave effect side stripe running along the full length of the side and rear.
Front of roof had two stripes and “Valentine Special” script logo
8) Links to Volkswagen T4 Transporter Holdsworth Valentine Special Owners Instruction Manuals, Sales Brochures and Price Lists
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VW Volkswagen T4 Holdsworth Valentine Special Sales Brochures Prospekt Download
1994 VW T4 Transporter Volkswagen Motorcaravan Model Range (Includes Autotrail, Autosleeper, Autohomes, Holdsworth, Swift and Compass) Sales Brochure (PDF Format)
Download 1994 VW T4 Transporter Holdsworth Valentine and Valentine Special Sales Brochure (PDF Format)
Download Jan 1994 VW T4 Transporter Holdsworth Valentine and Valentine Special Sales Brochure in German Language (Deutsch)-(PDF Format)
1995 VW T4 Transporter Volkswagen Motorcaravan Model Range (Includes Autotrail, Autosleeper, Autohomes, Holdsworth, Swift and Compass) Sales Brochure (PDF Format)
Download 1995 VW T4 Transporter Holdsworth Valentine Special Sales Brochure (PDF Format)
VW Volkswagen T4 Holdsworth Valentine Special Price Lists Download
Download Feb 1994 VW T4 Transporter Holdsworth Valentine and Valentine Special Pricelist in German Language and Deutschmark (Deutsch)-(PDF Format)
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VW Volkswagen T4 Holdsworth Valentine Special Owners Instruction Manual Handbook Download
Download 1995 VW T4 Transporter Volkswagen Holdsworth Valentine Special Owners Instruction Manual and Wiring Diagram - (PDF Format)
VW Volkswagen T4 Holdsworth Valentine Special Magazine Reviews / Adverts Download
Download May 1994 VW T4 Transporter Holdsworth Valentine Special Magazine Advert (PDF Format)
Download April 1995 VW T4 Transporter Holdsworth Valentine / Valentine Special Magazine Advert (PDF Format)
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