Volkswagen T4 Transporter Holdsworth Vista Camper Model History
Circa 1994 Richard Holdsworth Conversions used the short wheel based (SWB) T4 Transporter as the base vehicle for new model called the VW T4 Holdsworth Vista Camper. It was available initially only with a high top roof and the interior layout was similar in design to the VW T4 Holdsworth Vision but as well as having a central living / bed area and rear kitchen it also incorporated a rear bathroom area with cassette toilet and fold out wash basin.
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1) VW T4 Holdsworth Vista hightop roof version 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 4660 mm
Height 2510 mm
Width (excl mirrors) 1840 mm
3) Volkswagen T4 Transporter Holdsworth Vista Colour Options
As far as I know the VW Holdsworth Vista was initially available in 1 colour.
T7T7 Grey White R902 (Grauweiß) (with white roof)
4) Volkswagen T4 Transporter Holdsworth Vista Furniture Specification
The Volkswagen T4 Transporter Holdsworth Vista layout consisted of:
1) Electrolux RM 4207 tilt tolerant three way fridge (12 volt / 240 volt / gas) with 2 star freezer compartment.
2) Fold out wash basin.
3) Thetford cassette toilet.
4) Sliding door to separate washroom area.
5) & 6) Two 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.
7) Rear Wardrobe.
Side sliding door.
Hightop model had stainless steel ladder with roof rack.
Other features include:
Fully adjustable swivelling cab seats with pneumatic lumbar support. Upholstery was available with either blue striped or pink striped fabric.
Two single beds or large double bed can be formed by combination of reclining cab seats and rear seats.
Crash tested forward facing rear seat with seat belt.
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. A 240 volt outlet socket inside van next to zig unit above fridge.
Zig SP-4 electrical control panel with master switches for 12 volt lighting system and water pump. Zig WG 2000 water level gauge.
68 litre (15 gallon) fresh water tank for pressurised water system with electrically pumped water tap via water pump.
36 litre (8 gallon) waste water tank.
Opening main side sliding windows with intermediate locking position (thus allowing ventilation with security) with fly screens.
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.
Twin scatter cushions.
Specially selected seat fabrics with fire retardant foam.
Tableware for three.
Heated rear window with wash wipe.
Wheel trims.
5) Options available at extra cost included:
Firetrace fire extinguisher system.
Roof mounted two berth bunk bed.
Cascade carver 2GE hot water heater.
Thermostatically controlled Propex blown air heating system which is flued to exterior of vehicle.
Heater is installed behind drivers seat in the base of the rear seat as can be seen in photo below where the vent and outlet holes can be seen facing the sliding door.
6) Volkswagen T4 Transporter Holdsworth Vista Hightop Roof Specification
Fully insulated roof.
Opening roof vent for fresh air
Overhead storage lockers above drivers cab.
7) Volkswagen T4 Transporter Holdsworth Vista Side Stripes and Logos
There was normally a small Vista logo on the front and rear of the vehicle and a blue or brown stripe on the front and the side.
The hightop roof had a blue or brown stripe along the front as shown below:
The hightop roof had a blue or brown stripe behind the side window and on the rear as shown below:
8) Links to Volkswagen T4 Transporter Holdsworth Vista Owners Instruction Manuals, Sales Brochures and Price Lists
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VW Volkswagen T4 Holdsworth Vista Sales Brochures Prospekt Download
Download December 1994 VW T4 Transporter Holdsworth Vista and Villa XL Sales Brochure (PDF Format)
1994 VW T4 Transporter Volkswagen Motorcaravan Model Range (Includes Autotrail, Autosleeper, Autohomes, Holdsworth, Swift and Compass) Sales Brochure (PDF Format)
VW Volkswagen T4 Holdsworth Vista Price Lists Download
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VW Volkswagen T4 Holdsworth Vista Owners Instruction Manual Handbook Download
Download 1994 VW T4 Transporter Volkswagen Holdsworth Vista Owners Instruction Manual and Wiring Diagram - (PDF Format)
VW Volkswagen T4 Holdsworth Vista Magazine Reviews Download
1995 VW T4 Transporter Holdsworth Vista Magazine Review (PDF Format)
July 1995 VW T4 Transporter Holdsworth Vista Magazine Advert (PDF Format)
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