We Fixed It For Jim!

MILTON KEYNES, United Kingdom – January 28, 2009: The latest celebrity to buy a Volkswagen campervan is none other than the British entertainment legend Sir Jimmy Savile. He bought his new Volkswagen California from the Volkswagen Van Centre (West Yorkshire) at Cleckheaton near Leeds, who fixed it for Jim to take delivery of his new pride and joy just before Christmas.

‘I’ve had two other Volkswagen campers over the years, but this California is the all-singing, all-dancing dream vehicle for me,’ said Sir Jimmy Savile. ‘I’m a wanderer, and always have been, so I love motorhomes and especially sleeping in them. Sometimes I get home, check my post, shower and still sleep in the campervan outside!’ he continued.

The Volkswagen California is the latest in a long line of campervans based on the Volkswagen Transporter. The latest model is unique as it’s now produced by Volkswagen to ensure the highest quality and is sold with a full three-year warranty.

The beauty of the California’s versatile design is that it’s a real go-anywhere multi-activity vehicle. It can just as easily be used for daily transport to work or shopping trips, or as a living space for hobbies, days out or touring holidays.

It quickly converts to a real home from home complete with an electric pop-up roof, two double beds, fridge, cooker and sink, with an outdoor table and chairs neatly tucked away in the side door and tailgate. Both front seats swivel to create a sociable indoor lounge area with an adjustable free-standing table; plus there are fresh onboard water and waste tanks and an AC converter to enable the brief use of 230V electrical equipment, when it’s not possible to connect to an external 230V electrical hook-up.

Sir Jimmy chose the top-of-the-range California with a five-cylinder, 2.5-litre TDI PD, 174 PS turbodiesel engine, complete with Volkswagen’s 4MOTION all-wheel drive system, and an optional bike rack on the tailgate.

Never one to sit still for long, Sir Jimmy has already taken his first trip in the California to the Lake District.