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1975 Volkswagen Type 2

Highlights

  • 1975 VW Type 2 Late Bay campervan, a Mexican-built example now registered on UK plates
  • In current ownership since 2019, kept in dry indoor storage throughout
  • Considerable mechanical investment during current ownership
  • MOT valid to November 2026
  • Comes with a bundle of accessories including a campervan cover, roof rack with jerry can, yellow sun canopy, and more

The Appeal

The Volkswagen Type 2 is one of the most recognisable and beloved vehicles on the road, a symbol of freedom and adventure that has captivated generations. An accessible and characterful route into Late Bay ownership, these models have earned a loyal following in their own right.
Affectionately nicknamed 'Percy,' this green-and-yellow 1975 Late Bay campervan has been in the care of its current owner since 2019 and has been kept in dry indoor storage throughout that time. It has benefited from regular annual MOTs and servicing, as well as a meaningful programme of mechanical work, with engine work and a tune-up carried out by marque specialist Absolute VW. The vendor tells us the engine runs well, starts easily, and will happily cruise all day at 50mph.
Inside, the van is set up as a usable camper with a rock and roll bed, leisure battery, 240V electric hookup, handmade curtains, and a removable table, with plenty of opportunity for the lucky new owner to make their mark. It comes to market with an MOT valid to November 2026 and a host of included accessories, ready to be driven away and enjoyed or taken on as a rewarding light rolling restoration project.
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History and Paperwork

  • First registered in Mexico in 1975
  • Imported from Mexico
  • Believed to have been in the UK since around 2008
  • Mexico City registration sticker in the rear window and 'made in Mexico' markings on some windows
  • Now registered on UK plates
  • Current owner since 2019
  • Regular annual MOT and servicing carried out during current ownership
  • 86,536 miles showing on the odometer
  • MOT valid to November 2026
  • Located in Buxton, Derbyshire

The Condition

  • Green and yellow colour scheme
  • Resprayed prior to current ownership; paintwork generally tidy
  • Front door locks have been replaced at some point
  • Rust starting to show on wheel arches and just inside the sliding door
  • Some smaller rust patches showing on doors and under the front window
  • A few minor cosmetic marks consistent with age
  • Recently had a wiring issue which has since been resolved
  • Underside undersealed and belly pans fitted with screws (removable, not welded); underside reported to be in good shape
  • VW mudflaps fitted
  • New rock and roll bed from Kens Customs fitted (cost £700)
  • MCJ steering wheel fitted
  • Floor-mounted removable table included, with a tripod stand for outdoor use
  • New rear seatbelts fitted, including one long enough to accommodate a child car seat
  • Seatbelt mounting points welded in to repair previous rust
  • Leisure battery fitted, powering interior LED lights and USB chargers under the seat and in the front
  • 240V electric hookup installed in the engine bay with 3-pin sockets for mains hookup use
  • Handmade curtains using hand-printed fabric
  • Door card panels are blank plywood, ready for the new owner's choice of fabric
  • Interior described by the vendor as fairly basic; plans for a buddy seat with slide-out kitchen were not completed
  • Some of the headlining is peeling away
  • Instruments work but dash lights are dim at night
  • Key snapped in the jerry can padlock; lock needs cutting
  • Included accessories: 
    • Campervan cover
    • Steering lock
    • Wheel lock
    • Roof rack with jerry can
    • Yellow sun canopy
    • Table tripod stand
    • Chocks

The Mechanics

  • 1.6-litre stock 4-cylinder engine
  • Manual transmission with 4 gears
  • Left-hand drive
  • New exhaust fitted during current ownership
  • Steering box refurbished during current ownership
  • New fuel pump and carburettor fitted during current ownership
  • Rear brakes replaced at the 2024 MOT
  • New starter battery fitted in 2025
  • Engine work and tune-up carried out by marque specialist Absolute VW
  • The vendor reports the engine runs well and starts easily
  • The vendor states the van drives well and will happily cruise all day at 50mph
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Winning offer
£5,600Sold

Listing details

  • Year1975
  • MakeVolkswagen
  • ModelType 2
  • ColourGreen
  • Odometer86,536 Miles
  • Engine size1600cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownBuxton
  • CountyDerbyshire
  • CountryUnited Kingdom

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