Westy Dream

Im thinking about selling my 40th generation, 2004 Mustang GT convertible, so that we can get a VW Westfalia from the 1970's. We could get about $10,000 for my car, buy a Westy for $6,000, make some changes and repairs with the help of my father in law, and live on the road. John and I have spent a lot of our most recent road trip (from Pensacola, to Panama City Beach for SCUBA, to Crystal River for snorkeling with manatees)fantasizing about owning a Westy. We've come up with a pretty sexy plan:




1970's Westy with bug trailer. We'd rather not have a trailer, but we might need one.







Pop top with solar panel that charges extra battery








Back seat lays down into a bed and lifts up for storage. Collapsible table functions as dining room table and school/office desk.








Stove, mini fridge, sink, and cupboard for cooking at camp or on the road.







Bike rack


We would need to bring along gear for camping, SCUBA/spearfishing, Graham's homeschooling, John's business, my sewing machine and hobbies, and our clothes/toiletries. Graham will have to become accustomed to having more puzzles than video games, visiting libraries and museums, learning from playing and observing daily life, enjoying the simplicity of having fewer clothes and possessions, making friends quickly and selectively maintaining communication , and being a vagabond with his expatriot parents. I think we could get over the conjugal felicities and privacy issues by socializing at camp grounds and encouraging Graham's own interests and hobbies that he could do on his own. He could camp in a tent, hang out with friends, or enjoy his alone time while we need our own privacy. Home schooled children are typically more mature and more similar to their parents, but we would listen if his plans and desires are different than ours. If he does become tired of the gypsy lifestyle, then we could interrupt the travelling for him to attend a traditional school and John and I could continue the adventures when Graham goes to college. We'll still be young enough.

The idea of selling my Mustang sucks, but it is not really practical for a car seat or family. Having a Westy would be amazing though. I'll probably do some more research and attempt to drive a stick shift before actually taking the first leap of selling my Stang.