The van abandoned by a German backpacker missing for 12 days in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt is up for sale and, almost, “ready for its next adventure”.
Carolina Wilga’s 1995 Mitsubishi Delica was discovered in thick bush near the Karroun Hill Nature Reserve, about 310km northeast of Perth, by search teams looking for the tourist in July, but she was nowhere to be seen.
After almost two weeks in the rugged Australian outback, Wilga, 26, was rescued when she flagged down a passing motorist.
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Her van remained bogged at the remote reserve before it was fished out by a team led by a local farmer and fire brigade chief.
Six months on, the car has hit the market, with a caveat.
“Selling Delica for 5K ($5000), needs some work done,” said a social media post reshared by Wilga on Friday.
“Built-in bed, fridge, kitchen and solar panels.”
The van driven by Carolina Wilga when she disappeared in WA’s Wheatbelt is on the market. Credit: FacebookSeveral pictures shared in an online advertisement have shown off the spacious interior. Credit: 7NEWS
The car has also been advertised online, with several pictures showing off its interior.
The vehicle, which is being sold in Perth, has racked up close to 290,000km.
“Delica van is available for sale as is. It needs some work, mainly an exhaust repair and some attention to the shocks and suspension components,” read the ad online.
“Other work has already been carried out.
“The van includes a built-in bed, fridge, kitchen setup, and solar panel, making it well set up for travel.
“Other than that, it’s ready for its next adventure.”
After being missing for 12 days in the wheatbelt of WA, backpacker Carolina Wilga returned to her hometown in Germany. Credit: 7NEWS
Wilga had been backpacking around Australia before she vanished on June 29.
A frantic search was launched after her family and friends raised the alarm when they were unable to contact her.
Days after she was rescued, having spent 11 nights in the wilderness, Wilga revealed she was “in a state of confusion” when she abandoned the vehicle
“Some people might wonder why I even left my car, even though I had water, food, and clothing there,” she said.
“The answer is: I lost control of the car and rolled down a slope. In the crash, I hit my head significantly.
“As a result of the accident, I left my car in a state of confusion and got lost.”
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