1988 | Volkswagen T3 Pritsche D 1.7

• Volkswagen T3 Pickup D 1.7 Westfalia Widebody – The Last Working-Class Hero

There are cars you drive.
And then there are vehicles that look at you and say: “Come on, get to work, mate!”
The Volkswagen T3 in its Westfalia Widebody pickup version clearly belongs to the latter.

Born on February 3, 1988, right in the transition between shoulder pads and techno, this T3 was never a fair-weather toy. No show-off. No hipster van with peace signs and surfboards. No – this was a true workhorse. A rolling toolbox with an engine, a roof, and the charisma of a rugged foreman.

History – A German Beast of Burden

Back when phones still had dials and diesel was cheaper than mineral water, Volkswagen delivered this exact T3 to Aschaffenburg, Germany.
Painted in L90D Pastel White, as pure as a fresh painter’s jumpsuit – ready to tackle any job thrown at it.

The pickup version was the go-to for craftsmen, gardeners, and anyone who had more to haul than just a crate of beer.
And this one? A Westfalia Widebody – rare, robust, and technically brilliant in its day.

Mechanics – Pure Honesty

Under that flat rear deck: the legendary CS diesel engine, 1,588 cm³ and 50 hp.
Sounds modest? It is.
But the motor turns – and that’s already half the battle for a barn find that hasn’t seen tarmac in over two decades.

Inside, you’ll find Saiga artificial leather grid upholstery.
Sounds like an IKEA invention, but feels surprisingly sturdy – and it’s still holding up after all these years.

✅ Chassis number, M-plate, type tag – all present.
❌ Austrian papers? Sadly gone. But hey, a little paperwork challenge never hurt a real enthusiast.

Condition – Rusty Charm with Potential

Yes, it’s a restoration project.
And yes, the word patina is not just romantic here – it’s literal.
But that’s the beauty of it.
Because what would an honest T3 be without a few battle scars?

Sleeping beauty for over 20 years – but with the right tools, some new panels, and a dose of passion, this barn find can become what it once was:

A tool.
A companion.
A statement.

Conclusion – Only for the Serious Ones

This isn’t a van for festival weekends or smoothie stands.
This is a genuine piece of Westfalia utility vehicle history.
Built in Germany, worked in Austria, now ready for its second life – or better: a hard-earned comeback on roads, construction sites, or classic car gatherings.