Highlights

Over £11,000 of mechanical work with new engine 1,300 miles ago
Maintained by VW specialist Jack’s Garage, including fitting new engine
New washer pump and CV boot kit in 2026
Serviced in July 2026 with less than 40 miles since
Original UK-market RHD van
Large history file of work by specialists
Current voluntary MOT to end of July 2027

The Appeal

Some classic VW campers are all about the show and shine, beautifully presented vans that barely travel any distance. This very usable 1973 Type 2 takes a different approach, focusing on its mechanical condition rather than the gleam of its paintwork. As a deep dive into the extensive history file shows, it benefits from a raft of running gear and mechanical investment, primarily by VW specialist Jack’s Garage.

Finished in dark green with white trim, this van is an original RHD UK-market camper with a Westfalia conversion. It presents honestly, with scope to improve the paint and bodywork. The interior appears largely original and unrestored, and could be kept that way or lightly refreshed.

Mechanically, the van "Lottie" has received significant investment. Much of the work over the last 20 years has been by specialist Jack’s Garage. In 2017, close to £12,000 was invested there, including fitting a replacement engine, which has since done just 1,300 miles. This year a new washer pump and CV boot kit were fitted. The last service was in July, around 40 miles ago. Buyers get the added transparency of a current voluntary MOT. It is valid to July 2027 with a few points to note.

This is a chance to benefit from that investment with a van "Lottie" you can leave ‘as is’ or gradually improve so the cosmetics match the mechanics.

Key Information

Mileage: 40,077 miles indicated
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 30th July 2027 with advisories
Technical specs: 1,700cc 4cyl engine, 4spd manual gearbox
Paperwork: large history file dating back many years, handwritten notes, V5C, MOTs

2026 work:

08/26 - washer pump and jets
07/26 - service at 40,046 miles
07/26 - CV boot kit

The Detail

Dark green paintwork with white bumpers and roof
Paintwork is in generally poor condition as shown with various marks and chips
Bodywork as shown with areas to note such as rear arch
Front bumper shows some deterioration and rear bumper not fitted
Pop top roof as shown
Underside as shown with advisories to note on MOT
Steel wheels with aged tyres with advisory for tyre on MOT
Chrome hub caps of various designs fitted
Westfalia interior with veneer cabinets and floor and orange fabric seats and curtains
Interior shows some signs of wear with age to curtains and seat trim
Front seats in brown vinyl with damage to seat bases as shown
Door cards are scuffed and marked as shown
Current MOT with advisories to note
Recent service and other work in 2026 detailed above

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