The Volkswagen T25 / T3 Westfalia Atlantic Model History
The Westfalia California was introduced in late 1988 and the Westfalia Atlantic a few months later in mid 1989. As the names might suggest the California was aimed at people using the bus in summer as in standard form it came fitted with single glazing and without an Eberspacher night heater. The Atlantic was aimed more at people who intended to use the bus all year round or in winter conditions as it came in standard form with double glazing and an Eberspacher night heater.
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1) Westfalia Atlantic engine options and approx price (inclusive tax when new in standard form):
From 09/1989 price list. Prices are in German Deutschmark:
Westfalia Atlantic Pop Top
1.6 Litre (1588cc) JX Turbo Diesel 51 Kw 70PS 5 Speed Gearbox 50,618 DM
2.1 Litre (2109cc) DJ Injection Petrol 80 Kw 109PS 5 Speed Gearbox ?? DM (believe to be Syncro model only - 80 Kw 109PS not 82 Kw 112PS due to different exhaust on Syncro)
2.1 Litre (2109cc) SS Injection Petrol 68 Kw 92PS 5 Speed Gearbox 51,199 DM
2.1 Litre (2109cc) MV Injection Petrol 70 Kw 95PS Automatic 52,898 DM
Westfalia Atlantic High Top
1.6 Litre (1588cc) JX Turbo Diesel 51 Kw 70PS 5 Speed Gearbox 53,313 DM
2.1 Litre (2109cc) DJ Injection Petrol 80 Kw 109PS 5 Speed Gearbox ?? DM (believe to be Syncro model only - 80 Kw 109PS not 82 Kw 112PS due to different exhaust on Syncro)
2.1 Litre (2109cc) SS Injection Petrol 68 Kw 92PS 5 Speed Gearbox 53,894 DM
2.1 Litre (2109cc) MV Injection Petrol 70 Kw 95PS Automatic 55,593 DM
2) Westfalia Atlantic Colour Options
The Westfalia Atlantic was available in 3 colours:
L90E (9018) Alpine White (Alpinweiss) (with white roof)
LA3E (9312) Cherry Red (Kirschrot) (with red roof)
LA6Z (9963) Calypso Metallic Green at extra cost
(with green roof)
3) Westfalia Atlantic Furniture Specification
The new 1989 T25 / T3 Volkswagen Westfalia Atlantic Camper was available in two different configurations known as Pop top and High top.
Westfalia Atlantic Pop Top
The Westfalia Atlantic Pop Top layout consisted of:
1) Kitchen Block 87 cm wide x 45 cm deep with 2 flame gas cooker, sink, electric pump for tap, draining board and cover plate.
2) Cupboard unit with integrated freshwater tank.
3) Wardrobe and storage unit over the engine bay.
4) Roof locker below roof bed.
5) Cushion 120 cm wide over the engine bay.
6) 3/4 width rock n roll bed for 2 persons (bed is 188 cm x 120 cm when folded out) with bedding storage area under seat.
7) Rear table on swinging arm (80 cm x 40 cm) with light grey surface finish and dark grey edging trim.
8) Optional (at additional cost) front table on swinging arm (60 cm x 40 cm) with light grey surface finish and dark grey edging trim.
Westfalia Atlantic Pop Top Interior Photos
The 1989 Volkswagen Westfalia Atlantic had light grey furniture and grey upholstery with green, red and blue “Calypso” stripes..
Westfalia Atlantic High Top
Having the same layout as the Westfalia Atlantic Poptop but with a hightop.
Westfalia Atlantic High Top Interior Photos
4) Westfalia Atlantic Upholstery Specification
The interior upholstery material was a light grey with blue, green and red striped pattern.
Curtains were similar to the upholstery material grey with a blue, green and red pattern.
5) Volkswagen Westfalia Atlantic Roof Specification
VW Westfalia Atlantic Pop Top Roof Version:
With aero dynamic wind deflector over the drivers cab. Inner lining of roof was a polyamid soft flock material.
Canvas had a large opening aperture at the front with a zippable mosquito net.
Fibreglass roof had an opening plastic window (29 cm x 39 cm) with mosquito net and black out curtain.
Double bed in pop top roof 185 cm x 122 cm.
Roof exterior was in vehicle colour.
VW Westfalia Atlantic High Top Roof Version:
Large plastic double glazed panorama window at the front.
Insulated with 25 mm insulation.
Two 40 cm x 40 cm lifting air vents with mosquito nets.
Two x 12 volt reading lights inside roof.
Storage Cupboard above drivers cabin.
Double bed in hightop roof 194 cm x 116 cm.
Roof exterior was in vehicle colour.
6) VW Westfalia Atlantic Flooring and Carpeting Specification
The rear floor was a hard wearing grey lino type material and this was covered by a removable square grey carpet with a non slip rubber backing.
The front cab area was carpeted with grey carpet.
7) Volkswagen Westfalia Atlantic Door Trim Specification
Door trims and interior panels were grey vinyl with a matching material padded insert. There was a storage pocket on the drivers side door panel.
8) Volkswagen Westfalia Atlantic Standard Model Specification
Insulation
Insulated on all inner bodywork in the living area with 25 mm thick mineral fibre plates. The side walls and roof panels (only in Hightop) are made from lined wood panels.
Windows and Curtains
Five tinted and double glazed windows in rear living area. The window above the cooker opens.
Green tinted windscreen.
Curtains all round. The curtain for the front windscreen was clipped on when required.
Electrical
220 Volt external hook up with internal outlet socket and safety trip cut out.
63 Amp leisure battery with split charge relay and automatic battery charger (Not standard on the California).
Three transistor lights 12 Volts. (additionally there were two reading lights in roof bed on hightop models)
Freshwater and Wastewater
55 Litre freshwater tank with electric pump and lockable cap.
20 Litre waste water tank under the vehicle.
Gas Equipment
External underbody 8kg LPG tank with Eis-ex (gas preheater for extreme cold temperature use) and 3 tap control.
Kitchen
Combination cupboard 87 cm wide x 45 cm deep on the left behind the drivers seat with sink, two flame cooker with splash plate. The splash plate folds down and can be used to drain dishes after washing. Also the unit has a cutlery draw, a large cupboard for tableware and the fridge.
Storage rail above cooker.
Diode control display system on the kitchen unit showing fresh water tank level, leisure battery charge level, indicator when fridge is running on gas and Eis-ex switch and LED indicator to show when Eis-ex is switched on (LPG preheater for use in extreme cold conditions).
Fridge
42 litre fridge working from 12v, 220v and gas.
Living Area
All furniture is five sheet laminated and 15 mm thick plywood with a light grey PVC coating and dark grey PVC edging. The upholstery is grey velour material.
Rock N Roll Seat Bed for 2 people in the rear with upholstered cushion over the engine bay.
Roof locker cupboard above rear seat with shelf accessible from rear tailgate area.
Wardrobe and small cupboard rear left over the engine bay.
Storage unit along the side with 3 stowage areas.
Rotating table (80 cm x 40 cm) on metal arm for rear living area.
Seat storage box behind passenger seat with upholstered seat cushion (Not standard on California).
Small metal bin on side of seat storage box. (Not available on California).
Holders for two headrests on rear seat.
Seat belts for two people on rear seat.
Sleeping Area
Double bed when rock n roll seat is folded down including cushion over engine bay (188 cm x 120 cm).
Heating
Thermostatically controlled Eberpacher night heater using either diesel or petrol depending on engine specified (Not standard on the California).
Eberspacher heater timer control with digital display (Not standard on the California).
Logos
Atlantic stripes on vehicle side.
Atlantic logos front and rear.
Additional Model Equipment.
Front grill with double square headlights.
Plastic coated moulded front and rear bumpers with bumper strip.
Front spoiler and side planking the whole length of the bus. (California only had short plank on driver and passenger door).
Dashboard overlay in grey (Not available on the California).
Electric driver and passenger heated mirrors in same colour as bus.(California only had normal manual mirrors).
Seat upholstery in “Calypso” stripes.
Swivelling driver and passenger seats with adjustable armrests.
Power steering.
Rev counter and a digital clock.
Opening quarter light windows for driver and passenger.
Forced ventilation via rear vents in side windows left and right.
Intermittent wipers.
Make up mirror and light on passenger sun visor.
Dual circuit and handbrake warning light.
Lockable glove box lid.
Dipping rear view mirror.
Carpet inside covering front wheel arches.
Child lock on sliding door.
90 amp alternator.
Four x silver wheel trims.
Preparation for radio stereo installation with antenna and four loudspeakers.
Padded trim in the sliding door panel and right side next to rear seat made in matching material.
Gas filled telescopic struts for tailgate.
Artificial leather surround on gear stick.
“Vanagon” badge on tailgate.
Two cup holders in the rear and two cupholders in the cab area.
Not listed in sales brochure or price list but believed to come with standard model:
220 volt adaptor cable.
Removable velour carpet in the living area.
Storage pocket inside drivers door.
9) Options available at extra cost included:
There were many options available at extra cost for your Westfalia Atlantic. Below is a list of some of them taken from 9/89 price list. Prices include tax and are in German Deutschmark:
M026 Active oil filter for engine with catalytic convertor. Cost 145.92 DM
M099 M+S Tyres 185 R 14 C 6 PR 99/97 N Fulda “Krystall”. Cost 214.32 DM
M103 Stronger shock absorbers. Cost 151.62 DM
M156 Zyklonfunction airfilters. Cost 201.78 DM
M165 Locking access flap (behind registration plate for oil and water top up). Cost 57 DM
M173 Steel belt tyres Michelin 205/70 R14 -97 R reinforced. Cost 652.08 DM
M208 Towbar with ball type hitch. Cost 661.20 DM
M220 Limited slip differential (self locking). Cost 1166.22 DM
M288 Headlight washers. Cost 437.76 DM
M327 Radio “Gamma”. Cost 905.16 DM
M341 Central Locking. Cost 691.98 DM
M352 Cruise Control System. Cost 681.72 DM
M401 Alloy wheels 6J X14. Cost 1264.26 DM
M432 ABS. (When ordered you will not get the rotating drivers seat). Cost 3207.96 DM
M571 Rear Fog Light. Cost 70.68 DM
M573 Air Conditioning (Climate Control). Cost 4995.48 DM
M640 Long term underbody treatment (bitumen based). Cost 404.70 DM
M651 Electric windows. Cost 922.26 DM
M659 Halogen Fog Lights. Cost 352.26 DM
M697 Steel belt tyres. Conti 185 R 14 C 8 PR 99/97 N RS 771. Cost 47.88 DM
M954 Steel belt tyres. Michelin 185 R 14 C 8 PR 99/97 N X2X. Cost 47.88 DM
SK 9963 Calypso Metallic Paintwork. Cost 1892.34 DM
10) Accessories available at extra cost included:
There were many accessories available at extra cost for your Westfalia Atlantic. Below is a list of some of them taken from 9/89 price list. Prices include tax and are in German Deutschmark:
Driver and passenger Westfalia (ISRI) Comfort Seats (instead of the standard model seats). Order number 216 081 955 031. Cost 1243 DM
Two runners in rear floor to allow fitting of optional middle seat bank for two persons. Order Number 1 030. Cost 199 DM
Two seat middle bank unit that sat behind the driver and passenger seats and in front of the rear seat and fastened to rails in the floor. This unit was in grey upholstery material to match the interior of the bus. Order Number 216 116 955 001. Cost 1306 DM (Only in conjunction with two runners mentioned above).
Protective cover for 2 Westfalia comfort seats in drivers cab. Order number 216 081 230 031. Cost 97 DM
Protective cover for 2 VW seats in drivers cab. Order number 216 112 230 031. Cost 97 DM
Protective cover for 2 seat Westfalia seat bank. Order number 216 112 230 032. Cost 129 DM
Protective cover for engine bay cushion in grey. Order number 216 019 235 031. Cost 78 DM
Folding head cushion (when folded can be used as armrest). Order Number 216 002 821 031. Cost 62 DM
2 Headrests for rear seat or middle seat bank if ordered as an extra. Order Number 216 112 230 030, Cost 129 DM
Dividing curtains for between cab area and rear living area on Pop Top. Order Number 216 006 926 025. Cost 186 DM
Dividing curtains for between cab area and rear living area on High Top. Order Number 216 004 926 025. Cost 186 DM
Insulated and quilted clip on winter curtain for front windscreen. Order Number 216 015 926 021. Cost 268 DM
Child bed / storage for the cab area. Order Number 216 012 237 020. Cost 126 DM
Child nets for inside roof bed for Pop Top. Order Number 216 039 113 020. Cost 116 DM
Child nets for inside roof bed for High Top. Order Number 216 010 237 030. Cost 116 DM
Mosquito net for sliding door. Order Number 216 010 238 005. Cost 194 DM
Mosquito net for opening window above kitchen. Order Number 216 005 238 005. Cost 59 DM
Mosquito net for rear tailgate. Order Number 216 009 238 005. Cost 99 DM
Sleeping bag with head cushion (grey striped). Order Number 216 112 230 050. Cost 158 DM.
Sleeping bag with head cushion (grey-black Sail). Order Number 216 112 230 055. Cost 164 DM.
Blackout fitting for air vents in hightop roof. Order number 216 010 145 041. Cost 45 DM
Translift System for High Top. Order Number 216 006 434 011. Cost 409 DM
Translift Surfboard attachment hightop. Order Number 216 005 434 025. Cost 111 DM
Translift Ski attachment hightop. Order Number 216 005 434 040. Cost 141 DM
Translift System for Pop Top. Order Number 216 005 434 010. Cost 546 DM
Translift Surfboard attachment poptop. Order Number 216 005 434 025. Cost 111 DM
Translift Kayak attachment poptop. Order Number 216 005 434 030. Cost 108 DM
Translift Ski attachment poptop. Order Number 216 005 434 040. Cost 141 DM
Translift Connector 150. Order Number 216 005 434 015. Cost 59 DM
Translift winding fitting. Order Number 216 005 434 020. Cost 9 DM
Aluminum cycle rack and Luggage Carrier. Order Number 216 001 434 030. Cost 399 DM
Luggage bag with securing straps. Order Number 216 004 443 004. Cost 198 DM
Westfalia Awning (without poles) in grey. Order Number 216 010 433 010. Cost 949 DM
Aluminium poles for awning. Order Number 216 010 433 020. Cost 247 DM
Inner sleeping compartment for awning. Order Number 216 010 433 010. Cost 198 DM
Carpet for awning in grey. Order Number 216 010 433 050. Cost 131 DM
Awning complete with clamping bar for the vehicle gutter (not for hightop vehicles). Order Number 216 010 433 050. Cost 199 DM
“Automatic box” wind out awning 250 cm long 200 cm deep for pop top. Order Number 216 009 433 030. Cost 979 DM
“Automatic box” wind out awning 300 cm long 220 cm deep for high top. Order Number 217 001 433 030. Cost 999 DM
Awning mounting set Pop Top. Order Number 216 009 433 030. Cost 96 DM
Awning mounting set for High Top. Order Number 217 001 433 021. Cost 122 DM
Glass sunroof integrated with the roof spoiler on potop model. Order Number 216 013 145 015. Cost 934 DM
Insulated cover for Poptop roof canvas. Order Number 216 015 113 045. Cost 378 DM
Air vent that fits into passenger window frame. Order Number 216 010 145 031. Cost 139 DM
Cable drum. Order Number 216 002 345 010. Cost 296 DM
12 v Magnetic Light. Order Number 216 014 345 002. Cost 47 DM
Adaptor for gastank for France and Italy. Order Number 216 016 246 030. Cost 54 DM
Gas hose set. Order Number 216 017 246 020. Cost 32 DM
Compact water hose system. Order Number 216 101 210 035. Cost 91 DM
12 Litre Water Canister. Order Number 216 101 210 030. Cost 24 DM
Table with swinging arm for drivers cab area. Order Number 216 035 227 001. Cost 146 DM
Universal folding table stand. Order Number 216 027 227 002. Cost 73 DM
Tableware Set. Order Number 216 096 210 028. Cost 164 DM
Fire extinguisher. Order Number 216 013 250 010. Cost 67 DM
Chemical Toilet Bi-pot 125. Order Number 216 004 209 010. Cost 145 DM
Folding Step. Order Number 216 053 203 030. Cost 49 DM
11) Westfalia Atlantic Side Stripes and Logos
VW Westfalia Atlantic side stripes
VW Westfalia Atlantic logo front and rear.
12) Links to Volkswagen Westfalia Atlantic Sales Brochures (Prospekt) and Price Lists (Preisliste)
Please note that some of the links take you to an external site called vwpix.org, which is an excellent source of sales literature for all versions of VW camper van. Most of the brochures are in German language as this was the main market.
VW Westfalia Atlantic Sales Brochures Prospekt Download
September 1989 VW Westfalia Atlantic Sales Brochure Prospekt (4 Pages Colour)
January 1990 VW Westfalia Atlantic Sales Brochure Prospekt (4 Pages Colour)
January 1990 VW Motorhome Sales Brochure featuring Westfalia Atlantic, Westfalia California and Westfalia LT Florida (8 Pages Colour)
VW Westfalia Atlantic Accessories Zubehör Download
Mar 1989 VW Westfalia Accessories Zubehor Brochure Prospekt (20 Pages Colour)
September 1989 VW Westfalia Atlantic Accessories Zubehör Brochure Prospekt (2 Pages Colour)
January 1990 VW Westfalia Accessories Zubehör Brochure Prospekt (20 Pages Colour)
VW Westfalia Atlantic Price Lists Preisliste Download
September 1989 VW Westfalia Atlantic Price List Preisliste (4 Pages Colour)
March 1989 VW Westfalia Accessories Price List Preisliste (6 Pages Black and White)
September 1989 VW Westfalia California and Atlantic Accessories Zubehör Price List Preisliste (4 Pages Black and White)
September 1989 VW Westfalia Accessories Zubehör Price List Preisliste (6 Pages Black and White)
January 1990 VW Westfalia Accessories Zubehör Price List Preisliste (6 Pages Black and White)
November 1990 VW Westfalia Joker, California and Atlantic Price List Prijslijst Dutch (1 Page Black and White)
Jan 1991 VW Westfalia Accessories Price List Preisliste (6 Pages Black and White)
VW Westfalia Atlantic Owners Instruction Manual Handbook Download
Download Nov 1989 VW Westfalia California and Atlantic T25 / T3 Camper Owners Manual Handbuch (German) - PDF Format.
Download 1989 VW Westfalia California and Atlantic T25 / T3 Camper Owners Manual Handbook (Dutch) - PDF Format.
Download Nov 1989 VW Westfalia California and Atlantic T25 / T3 Camper Owners Manual Handbook (Italian) - PDF Format.
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