Volkswagen T4 Transporter Holdsworth Villa XL Camper Model History
Following on from the first version of the VW T4 Transporter Villa model in circa 1993 Richard Holdsworth Conversions released a new version called the Holdsworth Villa XL Camper. It was available with either a high top roof or a solid sided pop top elevating roof and the interior layout was similar in design to the earlier VW T4 Holdsworth Villa 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. One of the main differences in the interior design is that this version had a front opening fridge whereas the old version had a top loading fridge.
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1) VW T4 Holdsworth Villa XL 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 4750 mm Hightop / 4660 mm Elevating Roof
Height 2520 mm Hightop / 2220 mm Elevating Roof
Width (incl mirrors) 2160 mm
3) Volkswagen T4 Transporter Holdsworth Villa XL Colour Options
As far as I know the VW Holdsworth Villa XL was initially available in 1 colour.
T7T7 Grey White R902 (Grauweiß) (with white roof)
4) Volkswagen T4 Transporter Holdsworth Villa XL Furniture Specification
The Volkswagen T4 Transporter Holdsworth Villa XL layout consisted of:
A) Fully adjustable swivelling cab seat.
Interior seat upholstery could be specified to be either pink or blue stripes.
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.
F) Crash tested rock n roll seat converts into a large double bed.
G) Electrolux three way fridge with freezer compartment.
J) Roof cabinets.
L) Storage below rear passenger seat using slide out drawer.
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.
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 SP-4 electrical control panel with master switches for 12 volt lighting system and water pump. Zig WG 2000 water level gauge.
54.5 litre (12 gallon) fresh water tank for pressurised water system with electrically pumped water tap via water pump.
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:
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 Holdsworth Villa XL Hightop and Elevating Roof Specification
Volkswagen T4 Transporter Holdsworth Villa XL Hightop Roof Specification
Fully insulated roof.
Opening roof vent for fresh air
Overhead storage lockers 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 Holdsworth Villa XL Elevating Roof Specification
Fully insulated solid sided elevating poptop roof.
Opening roof vent.
7) Volkswagen T4 Transporter Holdsworth Villa XL Side Stripes and Logos
There was normally a small blue or brown Villa XL logo and stripe on the front and rear of the vehicle and a matching design stripe on the side.
The hightop roof had a blue or brown stripe on the front / front side and a Villa XL logo and stripe behind the side window and on the roof rear as shown below:
8) Links to Volkswagen T4 Transporter Holdsworth Villa XL Owners Instruction Manuals, Sales Brochures and Price Lists
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VW Volkswagen T4 Holdsworth Villa XL Sales Brochures Prospekt Download
Download Jan 1994 VW T4 Transporter Holdsworth Villa XL and Vision XL Sales Brochure (PDF Format)
Download December 1994 VW T4 Transporter Holdsworth Vista and Villa XL Sales Brochure (PDF Format)
1995 VW T4 Transporter Volkswagen Motorcaravan Model Range (Includes Autotrail, Autosleeper, Autohomes, Holdsworth, Swift and Compass) Sales Brochure (PDF Format)
VW Volkswagen T4 Holdsworth Villa XL Price Lists Download
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VW Volkswagen T4 Holdsworth Villa XL Owners Instruction Manual Handbook Download
1993 VW T4 Transporter Volkswagen Holdsworth Villa XL Owners Instruction Manual and Wiring Diagram - (PDF Format)
1995 VW T4 Transporter Volkswagen Holdsworth Villa Wiring Diagram - (PDF Format)
VW Volkswagen T4 Holdsworth Villa XL Magazine Reviews Download
Download Nov 1992 VW T4 Transporter Holdsworth Valentine Magazine Article (also mentions Vision and Villa updates) (PDF Format)
Download May 1994 VW T4 Transporter Holdsworth Vision XL Magazine Advert (PDF Format)
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