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Highlights
- Very pretty van in mint green with cream theme inside and out
- Very stylish and highly usable classic camper
- Upgraded with rofessionally built 1,914cc engine
- High mechanical specification with long list of improvements
- Recent starter motor, distributor, and battery
- Great condition inside and out and ready for summer
The Appeal
Camping really does not get more classic than a Volkswagen Kombi Type 2 T1 ‘split screen’ van. But when we’re keen to get to the campsite, we’re a little less enamoured of the standard van’s reluctance to tackle hills, motorways or anything above 55mph.
That is why we love this ‘63 Splittie. Aside from a set of stylish Fuchs-esque alloys, it looks standard. But beneath the rear deck lies a 1,941cc air cooled engine replete with a host of mechanical upgrades plus an IRS rear end conversion that makes it properly go. That means less stress on the journey, more time preparing the BBQ and some sundowners.
Finished in well kept light ‘gelato’ mint green with cream across the inside and outside, this is a very pretty van that is in great condition. It has a practical interior layout and comes to market with recent work including new starter motor, distributor and battery. It has also recently been checked over by a specialist and given a clean bill of health.
This is a great classic camper that will transform any trip into a proper escape.
The vendor says:
“I will be sad to see my van go but we are moving overseas. It is such a nice van to drive with super comfy seats and full of character and good vibes. I love how it makes people smile when I drive past them.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1964
- First UK registered July 2007
- Six registered UK keepers
- Current keeper since October 2020
- Stored in a garage by current and previous keepers
- MOT certificates available
- Recently had a full independent inspection and engine bay clean
- Comprehensive invoices available for all work done
- MOT and tax exempt by age
- Long list of upgrades and recent work detailed below
The Condition
- Two-tone light green and cream paintwork in very good order throughout
- Few indications of use to paintwork as shown in photos
- Vendor advises that a couple of the window frames are showing light corrosion
- Bodywork presents well with no significant issues to note in photos
- There are some minor, very localised areas of bubbling to note to some panels
- These include leading edges of both doors and offside sill as shown
- These area could likely be easily remedied before the worsen
- Underside reported to be in very good order with photos included
- Vendor advises that underneath has been undersealed for protection
- Cream front and rear bumpers in good condition with nudge bars fitted
- Exterior fittings including lights, chrome and trim in good order
- Headlights protected with mesh grilles as shown
- Fitted withj polished Fuchs-style Midland Wheels alloys in fair condition
- Alloys show some light age to polished surfaces but may polish up
- Tyres in good order all round with well kept sidewalls and plenty of tread
- Well detailed van including VW branded mud flaps
- Versatile and very well kept camper interior as shown in photos
- Green and cream two-tone vinyl interior in very good condition
- Neat interior details include cream three spoke wheel and period radio
- VDO classic dials which work except for speedo according to seller
- Interior features under-seat storage and a table
The Mechanics
- 1,914cc air cooled 4cyl engine rebuilt in 2010
- 4spd manual transmission
- Rear-wheel drive
- Recent new starter motor, distributor, and battery
- Independent inspection by specialist with clean bill of health
- Full IRS conversion
- Creative Engineering rack and pinion steering kit with damper
- Equipped with a Firetech fire suppression system in the engine bay
- Vendor says van starts and runs well
- No reported running or driving issues
Specification:
- Professionally built 1914cc engine fitted March 2010
- CB MAG crank case, cut for 94s and tapped for full flow oiling.
- CB 044 heads with match ported manifolds.
- CB 69mm crank
- CB 30mm oil pump
- CB lower pulley/CB upper pulley
- Engle 120 cam
- 94mm Mahle piston/ rings/ cylinders
- Solid shaft rockers/ elephant foot adjusters
- 75 amp alternator
- AC industries alternator mount, non spill sure seal oil filter neck
- German 009 distributer with compufire electronic ignition
- German HT leads
- Bosch blue coil
- Jaycee’s anodised push rod tubes
- Electronic fuel pump
- NEW, genuine Spanish dual 44mm Weber carbs
- CB billet fuel pump block off plate
- CB aluminium carb manifolds & performance linkage kit, CB filters fully powder- coated tinware with doghouse oil cooler set up
- Firetech fire suppression system in engine bay
- EXHAUST- fullS1 merged ceramic coated header with stainless tuck away muffler
- Racing oil cooler
- Full IRS conversion on rear
- Creative Engineering rack and pinion steering kit with damper
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