Volkswagen T4 Transporter Holdsworth Valentine Motorhome Model History
Circa 1993 Richard Holdsworth Conversions used the short wheel based (SWB) T4 Transporter Cab Chassis as the base vehicle for a new coachbuilt model called the VW T4 Holdsworth Valentine Motorhome. The interior layout consisted of a central living / bed area and rear kitchen it also incorporated a rear washroom / shower cubicle with cassette toilet and wash basin. There was an access door at the rear and a second bed over the front cab area.
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1) VW T4 Holdsworth Valentine Motor Caravan engine options and approx price (inclusive road tax and VAT when new in standard form):
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Petrol Watercooled 2.0 Litre, 4 Cylinder, AAC Otto Motor (1968cc), 62 Kw 84 PS, 5 speed manual gearbox, wheelbase 2920 mm, £?
Petrol Watercooled 2.5 Litre, 5 Cylinder, AAF / ACU 1993 onwards / AEN 1995 onwards Otto Motor (2461cc), 81 Kw 110 PS, 5 speed manual gearbox, wheelbase 2920 mm, £?
Diesel Watercooled 1.9 Litre, 4 Cylinder, 1X (1896cc) 45 Kw 61 PS 5 speed manual gearbox, wheelbase 2920 mm, £?
Turbo Diesel Watercooled 1.9 Litre TD, 4 Cylinder, ABL 1993 onwards (1896cc), 50 Kw 68 PS, 5 speed manual gearbox, wheelbase 2920 mm, £?
Diesel Watercooled 2.4 Litre, 5 Cylinder, AAB (2370cc) 57 Kw 78 PS 5 speed manual gearbox, wheelbase 2920 mm, £?
Turbo Diesel Watercooled TDI 2.5 Litre, 5 Cylinder, ACV 1995 onwards (2461cc) 75 Kw 102 PS 5 speed manual gearbox, wheelbase 2920 mm, £?
2) Dimensions
Length 5080 mm
Height 2700 mm
Width 2020 mm
3) Volkswagen T4 Transporter Holdsworth Valentine Colour Options
As far as I know the VW Holdsworth Valentine was initially available in 1 colour.
T7T7 Grey White R902 (Grauweiß) (with white roof)
4) Volkswagen T4 Transporter Holdsworth Valentine Furniture Specification
The Volkswagen T4 Transporter Holdsworth Valentine layout consisted of:
Electrolux RM 212 F (or RM2200 in later models) three way fridge with freezer compartment.
Washroom / shower cubicle with washbasin (hot and cold water) and Thetford cassette toilet.
Three burner Spinflo stainless steel cooker and grill (with specially designed heat resistant laminated lid so that it can be folded away when not in use) and cupboard below. Stainless steel sink (with specially designed heat resistant laminated lid so that it can be folded away when not in use) and cupboards below. Below the sink is a small hinged flap which gives access to a useful area for stores and utensils.
Fully adjustable cab seats. Passenger seat with swivel. Swivel could be ordered for drivers seat as an optional extra.
Rear side facing seats that convert into large double bed (1880 mm x 1220 mm).
Overhead storage lockers, clock and mirror.
Removable rear table. The table leg and table top are stored in the rear wardrobe when not in use.
Full carpeting throughout.
CEC 225 (Plug In Systems) mains electric hook up with safety protection via RCCD circuit breaker and two MCB’s. 240 volt outlet socket inside van.
Zig SP4 electrical control panel with water level gauge and master switches for 12 volt lighting system and water pump. Possibly optional Zig DCU/ 3 or Zig X-3 battery charger as well depending on year.
54 litre fresh water tank for pressurised water system with electrically pumped water tap via water pump. Owners manual says both 54 and 68 litre capacity ?
37 litre waste water tank (possibly an optional extra on earlier vans).
Gas locker on vehicle nearside will hold 2 x 7 kg gas cylinders.
Carver Cascade GE hot water boiler.
Double glazed acrylic windows in rear.
Fluorescent lights.
Head rests on both cab seats.
Fire extinguisher.
Intermittent wipe and two speed wipers.
Padded steering wheel.
Thermally lined curtains.
Specially selected seat fabrics with fire retardant foam.
Tableware for four.
Wheel trims.
5) Options available at extra cost included:
Thermostatically controlled Propex blown air heating system which is flued to exterior of vehicle.
Zig DCU / 3 or Zig X-3 battery charger depending on year.
Drivers seat swivel.
Rear seat lap belt.
Firetrace automatic fire extinguisher system.
6) Volkswagen T4 Transporter Holdsworth Valentine Roof Specification
Overcab bed (1880 mm x 1016 mm) with wooden ladder (possibly an optional extra on earlier vans).
Opening roof vent for fresh air
7) Volkswagen T4 Transporter Holdsworth Valentine Side Stripes and Logos
There was a blue Valentine logo on the front and rear of the vehicle and a blue and gold stripe on the rear and side of the vehicle.
The Holdsworth Valentine had a blue and gold stripe along the front and rear of the roof.
The roof had a blue and gold stripe along the side as shown below:
8) Links to Volkswagen T4 Transporter Holdsworth Valentine Owners Instruction Manuals, Sales Brochures and Price Lists
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VW Volkswagen T4 Holdsworth Valentine Sales Brochures Prospekt Download
1994 VW T4 Transporter Volkswagen Motorcaravan Model Range (Includes Autotrail, Autosleeper, Autohomes, Holdsworth, Swift and Compass) Sales Brochure (PDF Format)
Download 1994 VW T4 Transporter Holdsworth Valentine and Valentine Special Sales Brochure (PDF Format)
Download Jan 1994 VW T4 Transporter Holdsworth Valentine and Valentine Special Sales Brochure in German Language (Deutsch)-(PDF Format)
1995 VW T4 Transporter Volkswagen Motorcaravan Model Range (Includes Autotrail, Autosleeper, Autohomes, Holdsworth, Swift and Compass) Sales Brochure (PDF Format)
VW Volkswagen T4 Holdsworth Valentine Price Lists Download
Download Feb 1994 VW T4 Transporter Holdsworth Valentine and Valentine Special Pricelist in German Language and Deutschmark (Deutsch)-(PDF Format)
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VW Volkswagen T4 Holdsworth Valentine Owners Instruction Manual Handbook Download
Download 1993 VW T4 Transporter Volkswagen Holdsworth Valentine Owners Instruction Manual and Wiring Diagram - (PDF Format)
VW Volkswagen T4 Holdsworth Valentine Magazine Reviews / Adverts Download
Download Nov 1992 VW T4 Transporter Holdsworth Valentine Magazine Article (also mentions Vision and Villa updates) (PDF Format)
Download 1993 VW T4 Transporter Holdsworth Valentine Magazine Review (PDF Format)
Download April 1995 VW T4 Transporter Holdsworth Valentine / Valentine Special Magazine Advert (PDF Format)
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