Highlights

Rare right-hand drive, UK-spec Danbury conversion
In current ownership for 20 years
Professionally restored in 2008 by The Old Dub Shop
Garage stored for the last 15 years
Service history dating back to the mid-1990s

The Appeal

The Volkswagen Type 2 T1 split screen is among the most coveted of all classic vehicles, and right-hand drive UK-spec examples with a Danbury conversion are particularly sought after. This 1966 camper has been in the care of its current owner since 2006, during which time it was professionally restored by The Old Dub Shop in 2008, work that included new lower panels and a respray in Titian Red over Beige Grey. Originally finished in Sea Blue and later resprayed to Mouse Grey before the current ownership, it now wears a handsome two-tone livery.

Since the restoration, it has been garage stored and regularly serviced by air-cooled specialists, covering around 12,000 of its 81,886 indicated miles in the current keeper's hands. The Danbury conversion retains all of its fitments, and the van has been deliberately kept as close to factory condition as possible. With a voluntary MOT valid until May 2027, this is a split screen that can be driven and enjoyed straight away.

Key Information

Mileage: 81,886 miles indicated
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT-exempt as a historic vehicle; voluntary MOT valid until May 2027
Technical specs: 1,492cc flat-four petrol, four-speed manual
Paperwork: V5C, workshop manual, MOT certificates, technical diagrams, restoration overview, service history dating back to the mid-1990s
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The Detail

Four new 3-point seat belts fitted during the 2008 restoration
New Deluxe interior panels installed in 2011, with noise and thermal insulation up to the window line
Reduction gearboxes rebuilt approximately 10 years ago
Steering recently overhauled with new drag link and track rod ends
Danbury conversion fitments include top cupboard, rear wardrobe, sink/cool box arrangement, and fold-over bed and table
Fitted with Porsche 356 nipple hubcaps and a short KK roof rack
CD player, stereo speakers, and 12V fan fitted
The vendor states the roof lining is in very good condition
Panels described as very tidy and straight
Minor scrape on the rear bumper
Minor corrosion noted below the front passenger door and on the tailgate
The vendor describes the engine as starting very easily and running well
Original drum brakes and steering; the vendor states these work as they should
Two MOT advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier, nearside rear position lamp incorrect colour lens slightly faded
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