Highlights
- Equipped with the capable 2.0-litre ‘pancake’ engine with twin carburettors
- Versatile and well presented camping interior with a raft of amenities and 12 volt electrics
- Subject to a full vehicle health check by renowned specialists Type 2 Detectives of Cambridge in 2019
The Appeal
One of the challenges of classic ownership is knowing how and when to use your newly acquired pride and joy. That’s where a camper converted Type 2 Volkswagen comes in. They’re supremely usable, allowing you to combine travel and holidaying with your love of classic motoring.
Here we have a 1971 example which has been kitted out with a very practical camping interior. There’s 12 volt electrics, running water, a sink, gas cooker / grill, freezer / refrigerator and much more. In short, you have all the amenities you’d need for a spell on the road or at your favourite campsite.
Besides the versatile interior, this Volkswagen is in great condition on the outside; with straight bodywork, smart paint and really presentable brightwork. Mechnically, this example benefits from the desirable air-cooled 2.0-litre ‘pancake’ engine with twin carburettors. This comparatively powerful unit has reportedly been stripped and rebuilt fairly recently and so remains in fine running order.
If you’re looking for a handsome example of the perennially popular Volkswagen Type 2, we have a very high opinion of this one.
The History and Paperwork
- Acquired by the vendor in 2019 from Leeds
- The previous owner reportedly commissioned renovation work to the bodywork, interior and mechanicals
- Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
- The last MOT expired in June 2018
- Vehicle health Check carried out by Type 2 Detectives of Cambridge in 2019 - who also fitted some new parts
- The vendor informs us that in their ownership, it is regularly serviced by Vasteck of Durham
The Interior
- Smart cabinetry with veneer fascias
- Part vinyl, part velour upholstery in brown which complements the exterior
- Attractive oatmeal carpeting with minimal wear and no big marks to be seen in the rear
- Up front, the carpets are a little more worn and stained
- Rock ‘n’ roll bed
- Slight wear to the rear seats, but nothing especially prominent
- The front seats are quite heavily worn, but remain entirely usable
- The dashboard remains in very good condition, as do all the instruments and switches held within
- The door trims and other upholstered panelling presents well
- The headlining presents well
- 12 volt electrics with a split charging circuit
- New rear seat belts fitted by Type 2 Detectives in 2019
- The kitchen area includes a combined sink / gas cooker / grill and a freezer / refrigerator unit
The Exterior
- Raising roof section in really good working order
- Attractive two-tone paintwork in brown and beige
- Very straight bodywork, with good panel fitment
- The underside presents well overall, with just some slight surface rust in some areas
- Nice chromework on the bumpers and trims
- Speedline alloy wheels in excellent condition
- We’re informed that the tyres are in good order
- There’s some slight condensation in some of the light lenses, although nothing excessive
- All the glass looks in really good condition
The Mechanics
- 2.0-litre four-cylinder ‘pancake’ engine
- Twin carburettors
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- New fuel lines fitted by Type 2 Detectives in 2019
- We understand that the engine was previously stripped and rebuilt
- The vendor informs us that it is serviced regularly by Vasteck of Durham
- No current mechanical issues reported
- The vendor comments that the van drives really well
Summary
This is a really great Type 2, with the desirable twin-carb 2.0-litre engine, a usable interior and handsome colour scheme. Be sure not to miss this excellent opportunity to make it yours.
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