[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-limited-edition-vw-campervans\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-limited-edition-vw-campervans\/","headline":"New Limited Edition VW Campervans","name":"New Limited Edition VW Campervans","description":"Meet the new limited edition VW California Beach and California Ocean campervan models. It\u2019s been a long cold winter in the UK, but summer appears to now be here, and with summer comes all the romance of owning a classic Camper. Yet this is getting increasingly hard to do with petrol set to be phased out over time and parts becoming harder to find \u2013 not to mention what that long wet winter does to steel. Need insurance for your […]","datePublished":"2018-06-27","dateModified":"2018-12-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Feature-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Feature-1.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-limited-edition-vw-campervans\/","about":["LATEST CAR NEWS","Volkswagen"],"wordCount":586,"keywords":["volkswagen","Volkswagen Campervan","vw"],"articleBody":"Meet the new limited edition VW California Beach and California Ocean campervan models.It\u2019s been a long cold winter in the UK, but summer appears to now be here, and with summer comes all the romance of owning a classic Camper. Yet this is getting increasingly hard to do with petrol set to be phased out over time and parts becoming harder to find \u2013 not to mention what that long wet winter does to steel. Need insurance for your campervan?So what do we do?\u00a0 Well Volkswagen have a somewhat less wallet draining option available if you (like me) have let go the enthusiasm of constantly \u2018doing up\u2019 a classic vehicle \u2013 it\u2019s the Volkswagen California. Admittedly, the California doesn\u2019t have the retro pastel and chrome classic charm of the original Campervan, but it does have all mod cons – and will cope with the sort of winter we\u2019ve just emerged from.The is the camper van version of the Volkswagen Caravelle, the 7-seater \u00a340,000-plus luxury MPV that can just about claim a lineage all the way back to the original classic Type 2. But the big news here is that VW are to introduce a couple of limited edition versions of the California, of which only 80 will be made available to us in the UK.\u00a0VW are placing this vehicle right alongside the image that we have of the classic air-cooled Type 2 of yesteryear; all warm lazy summer days overlooking the sea, with maybe a surfboard up top.The special limited edition California campers are called the California Beach and California Ocean respectively (just in case you had any doubts about the previous paragraph). The Beach will come in at 148bhp, while the Ocean will offer 201bhp. Both will be 2-litre diesel engine powered and run through a 7-speed auto gearbox. Privacy glass at the rear of both editions and heat insulation on the front side glass are a feature, while LED headlights, 17-inch alloys and black roofing with matching door mirrors distinguish these special edition models.Inside it\u2019s all mod cons as you would expect in 2018 and a VW infotainment system as standard, with both Apple and Android connectivity. The Ocean edition offers the luxury of a full colour dash display plus interior lighting and brightly coloured dining area cupboards. The Beach offers a 3-zone climate control system – no need for a cloth to wipe the inside of a misty windscreen and a twenty mile run before you can generate enough energy to heat the inside here. The Ocean even offers an outside shower to get all that salty seawater off after a swim or surf.The California Beach will start at \u00a352,985 while the California Ocean will start at \u00a365,879. Unconfirmed as yet, but these special editions are likely to be made available in a choice of Candy White, Cherry Red, Grape Yellow, Indium Grey and Oryx White.A friend of mine who runs a business restoring and keeping classic VW Campervans on the road recently told me that business is actually booming. He places a lot of this down to families succumbing to the idea of a staycation, forgoing the cost of travel abroad for the joys of a home grown summer holiday \u2013 so if you like that idea and believe in the old wives\u2019 tale that says a bad winter will lead into a great summer, then this might be the choice for you. If you\u2019re slightly more pessimistic, the Ocean also features rain-sensing wipers.Image Credits: volkswagen-vans.co.uk"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"New Limited Edition VW Campervans","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-limited-edition-vw-campervans\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]