Volkswagen T25 / T3 Holdsworth Variety Camper Model History
Circa 1984 Holdsworth introduced a new model called the VW T25 / T3 Holdsworth Variety. This was a hightop camper using Volkswagens factory hightop van as a basis. The interior was unusual in design as it had the kitchen and storage lockers running across the rear end. The two flexi seats could be used in a variety of layout options and could be arranged to create either two single beds or a double bed.
The Holdsworth Variety was fitted with either 60 or 78 bhp water cooled petrol engines or the diesel 50 bhp water cooled engine. Four or five speed manual gearboxes or an automatic gearbox could be specified.
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1) VW Holdsworth Variety hightop roof camper engine options and approx price (inclusive road tax and VAT when new in standard form):
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Petrol Watercooled 1.9 Litre DF Boxer Motor (1913cc) 44 Kw 60PS 4 speed manual gearbox £11,241
Petrol Watercooled 1.9 Litre DF Boxer Motor (1913cc) 44 Kw 60PS 5 speed manual gearbox £?
Petrol Watercooled 1.9 Litre DG Boxer Motor (1913cc) 57 Kw 78PS 4 speed manual gearbox £?
Petrol Watercooled 1.9 Litre DG Boxer Motor (1913cc) 57 Kw 78PS 5 speed manual gearbox £
Petrol Watercooled 1.9 Litre DG Boxer Motor (1913cc) 57 Kw 78PS automatic gearbox £
Diesel Watercooled 1.6 Litre CS Motor (1588cc) 37 Kw 50PS 4 Speed Manual Gearbox £?
2) Dimensions
Length 4570 mm
Width 1840 mm
Holdsworth Variety Hightop Height 2360 mm
3) Volkswagen T25 Holdsworth Variety Colour Options
As far as I know the VW Holdsworth Variety was available in 3 colours.
R1R1 Pastel White (L90D) (Pastellweiss) (with white roof)
B5B5 Bamboo Yellow (LH1B) (Bambusgelb) (with white roof)
J5J5 Medium Blue (LH5G) (Mediumblau) (with white roof)
4) Volkswagen T25 / T3 Holdsworth Variety Furniture Specification
Furniture is finished in walnut faced plywood with work tops in leather grained laminate. The furniture panels and upholstery were trimmed with either a blue or brown theme.
The Volkswagen T25 / T3 Holdsworth Variety layout consisted of:
A) Adjustable swivelling front driver and passenger cab seats.
C) Optimus 8340 two burner cooker unit with grill and simmer plate.
D) Optimus sink unit.
M) Optimus drainer.
E) Storage unit.
K) Roof Cabinets.
G) Wardrobe.
F) Electrolux RM 122 two way (gas / 12 volt operated) refrigerator below cooker. Fridge has internal ice cube tray.
H) Two fold out flexi-seats with storage (can be used for either porta loo or bulky items). Each seat folds out to form side bench seat for dining. They can both face forwards when driving and they lift out altogether for more free floor space. They are also used in conjunction with the cab seats to form either two single or one double bed.
Other features include:
Full carpeting - 100% man made - wipes clean with a sponge.
Draylon curtains all round.
Draylon zippable seat covers.
With cab seats swivelled and folded flat and flexi seats reclined you can form either two single beds (1981 mm x 607 mm) or a large double bed (1981 mm x 1575 mm). Note the standing headroom from rear of van to front windscreen.
Fluorescent lighting above kitchen.
Courtesy lights.
Hot and cold water provided by Hot Springs water heater.
Louvre window.
Removable rear table and optional removable front table.
5) Options available at extra cost included:
Childs cab bunk (1422 mm x 660 mm).
Under floor space heater system.
Swivelling cab seats with cab front table to make second dinette.
6) Volkswagen T25 / T3 Holdsworth Variety Hightop Roof Specification
Uses Volkswagens factory fibreglass hightop with standing height from the rear seat right to the front windscreen. Due to the design of the roof there are no interrupting roof beams.
Opening windows on each side of roof.
Optional upholstered roof boards that can be positioned anywhere within the giant roof aperture to form a double bed (1829 mm x 1168 mm). Boards can be removed when not in use.
7) Volkswagen T25 / T3 Holdsworth Variety Side Stripes and Logos
Side Stripes And Logo
Early Models
Later Models circa post 1985
8) Links to Volkswagen T25 / T3 Holdsworth Variety Owners Instruction Manuals, Sales Brochures and Price Lists
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VW Volkswagen T25 / T3 Holdsworth Variety Sales Brochures Prospekt Download
1983 VW T25 / T3 Holdsworth Variety (and Holdsworth Villa MK2) Sales Brochure (PDF Format)
1985 VW T25 / T3 Holdsworth Variety (and Holdsworth Villa 2) Sales Brochure (PDF Format)
VW Volkswagen T25 / T3 Holdsworth Variety Price Lists Download
Download Oct 1985 VW T25 / T3 Holdsworth Villa Mk2 and Holdsworth Variety Price List From Magazine Buyers Guide (PDF Format)
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VW Volkswagen T25 / T3 Holdsworth Variety Owners Instruction Manual Handbook Download
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VW Volkswagen T25 / T3 Holdsworth Variety Magazine Article / Review Download
Download Feb 1984 VW T25 / T3 Holdsworth Variety Earls Court Caravan Show Report (also includes Autosleeper VT20 , Autohomes Kamper and Karisma, Diamond Autocruiser and Autostrada, some LT based models and some other non VW models - (PDF Format)
Download March 1984 Holdsworth Variety Magazine Review (PDF Format)
Download August 1984 Holdsworth Variety (and Autohomes Camelot) Wins Award Magazine Article (PDF Format)
Download July 1984 VW T25 / T3 Holdsworth Villa and Variety Motor Caravan SMTT Test Day Report (also includes Autohomes Kamper and Karisma, Autosleeper VT20, Diamond RV Autostrada and Autocruiser and some other non VW models - (PDF Format)
Download July 1984 VW T25 Holdsworth Variety Magazine Review (PDF Format)
Download Dec 1984 VW T25 / T3 Holdsworth Villa Mk2 and Variety NEC International Motor Show (also includes Diamond RV Autostrada and Autocruiser and some other non VW models - (PDF Format)
Download Jan 1985 VW T25 / T3 1984 Earls Court Show Report including Holdsworth Villa Mk2 and Variety (also includes Autohomes Kamper, Kameo and Karisma, Diamond RV Popular Autostrada and Autocruiser and some other non VW models - (PDF Format)
Download April 1985 Holdsworth Villa MK2 and Variety Magazine Review (PDF Format)
Download July 1985 Holdsworth Villa MK2 and Variety Magazine Advert (PDF Format)
Download Sept 1985 Holdsworth Variety Magazine Advert (PDF Format)
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