Highlights

Originally based in Kenya, then Australia
Imported to the UK in 2008 and now registered with all tax and duties paid
Repainted and restored with a brand new interior

The Appeal

There’s not many vehicles out there which rival the Volkswagen camper van’s sheer influence on pop culture. These bread-loaf shaped motors have been an essential fixture of the music world and hippy culture for decades, as well as being highly usable commercial vehicles.

Originally based in Kenya, this pleasant example found itself in Australia for much of its life, before touching far less summery British soil and undergoing work in 2004. A restoration and much cherished ownership later, the current owner is ready to send this attractive Bay Window camper to a new home.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in 1974 in Kenya
Moved to Australia circa 1976
Invoices prove work was carried out in the UK in 2004 and 2005
Registered for the first time in the UK in 2008
Purchased by current owner in 2013
Undergone a full restoration and refit
Small mechanical modifications
Vehicle includes:
One set of keys (with fetching campervan keyring)
Stamped service record from 1974 to 1992
Previous MOT certificates
Multiple invoices for work done in 2004, 2005, 2012, and 2013
MOT exempt - last tested in 2017 at 97,352 miles
Only 1,200 miles done since this test

The Interior

Fair interior with several rebuilt or newly fitted components
Originally a 7-seater bus
Beige vinyl driver and passenger seat in good order with no rips or tears
Some scuffs and marks to the sides of the bolsters
Some corrosion to the seating mounts
Dashboard is clean and tidy with all instruments in good order
Wicker shelves mounted under the dash with some age-commensurate wear
All instruments appear clean and readable with a modern music system installed
Door cards in good order with no major faults
Black and white tiled linoleum laid in the camper area
Newly installed collapsible table
New rear 'rock and roll' bed, which folds into a pair of tidy seats
Overhead storage locker
Some corrosion on the internal metalwork and window frames
Staining to the headlining, with some holes and cracking surrounding the windows

The Exterior

Bright orange and white exterior, resprayed from the van’s original blue
All corroded bodywork was reportedly cut out and welded in during restoration
No dents discernable in the bodywork
Some chips, bubbling and paint loss, particularly on the sills
Some marking to the matte white bumpers, including a touch-up job with slightly mismatched paint
One window appears to have been sealed with duct tape, due to excessive corrosion
Clear blistering to the left-hand rear grille
All chromework shows some light pitting and age-commensurate patina
Fitted with a rooftop rack, in fair order
Sat on a full set of period-correct wheels, shod in Tristar tyres

The Mechanics

Re-engined at some point in the vehicle’s past with a factory-spec engine
VW 1600cc twin-port air-cooled engine
4-speed manual transmission
Engine has been rebuilt with new bearings and running gear
Newly installed clicker fuel pump
Accuspark electronic ignition modules fitted
Oil reportedly changed regularly
Engine bay looks to be in good order with no major causes for concern
Vehicle reportedly starts, changes gear and brakes exactly as expected with no issues

Summary

While this T2 Camper could do with some extra work, there's no doubt it's already a highly usable, eminently capable van for the ardent traveller.

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