As camper vans go, the Volkswagen Type 2 is probably the most famous one in the world, with a thriving scene and a huge following globally. And among enthusiasts, it’s the pre-1967 split-screen models that are the most sought-after.
The Type 2 “Splitty” was made between 1951 and 1967 and was one of the most versatile commercial vehicles of its era, offered as everything from a basic panel van to a fully-fledged ‘Westfalia’ camper (the vehicle with which the VW Camper obsession began). Other variants included the eight-seater ‘Microbus’, a flatbed pick-up and a crew cab pick-up, along with a high roof van and even an Abentaurerwagen – or ‘Adventure Van’ designed for wild camping.
This example is a 1964 conversion by Devon, another approved convertor, and unlike many vans for sale in the UK it’s a genuine British example, registered new to an owner in Shropshire in 1964. It’s a highly desirable specification for a T1 and although it’s now showing evidence of the 30+ years since its restoration was completed, it’s a great opportunity for someone to take on a sound and genuine van and revive its former glory.
There’s work to do here, make no mistake, but there’s nothing horrendous and the van is usable ‘as is’ – but to do the best by it, you’d want to tidy it up cosmetically, replace that front floor and bring it up a level, to make it a show van once again.
It’s by no means a daunting project – indeed, it looks like a really enjoyable one for the forthcoming winter, after which you’ll have a van that has a fair amount more value than it had when you began. It has a rich and wonderful history and deserves to once again be a star of the show circuit.
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1964 Volkswagen Split Screen Devon Camper
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