Retro Campers Ireland
Buying, restoring, hiring, importing, insuring and touring classic campervans in Ireland. From Bay Window VW T2s to Bedford CF classics and modern retro-style builds, this is the practical Irish guide to retro campers, VRT, rust checks, specialists and route planning.
Buyer guides · Hire before buying · Importing & VRT · Rust checks · Insurance · Specialists
Which retro camper is right for you?
In-depth Irish buying guides for every classic campervan generation — values, rust spots, import costs, and parts availability in Ireland.
VW T2 Bay Window
The icon. The Bay Window T2 is the campervan that defined a generation — air-cooled, spacious, and deeply loved. Increasingly rare and valuable on Irish roads.
VW T3 Wedge (Vanagon)
The angular, underrated successor to the Bay. Still relatively affordable but rapidly appreciating. Best value classic camper on the market right now.
VW T4
Where classic meets usable. The T4 is the entry point for first-time retro-camper buyers — reliable, parts-plentiful, and still genuinely characterful.
VW T5
Modern but already collectible. The T5 is the practicality king — reliable diesel, standard trim options, and a growing conversion aftermarket.
Bedford CF
The British classic that sat alongside the VW in Irish driveways for twenty years. Increasingly rare, with a small but devoted community of Irish owners.
Modern Self-Build
Sprinter, Ducato, Transit — converted to campervans by Irish specialists or self-builders. The most affordable route to van life with a personal stamp.
Everything you need for the road
Irish Conversion Specialists
Verified directory of Irish campervan converters, restorers, and bodywork specialists — with what they do and who they're best for.
Atlantic Way by Classic Camper
Route guides for touring Ireland's west coast in a vintage VW. Wild Atlantic Way stops, overnight spots, ferry routes for island hopping.
Irish Retro Camper Blog
Owner stories, event coverage, model news, and the wider classic-camper world seen from an Irish perspective.
Hire Before You Buy
Not ready to buy or restore yet? Compare camper hire options first, then come back with a clearer idea of layout, berth count, driving size and insurance questions.