1974 Volkswagen Motor Caravan
auctions.single.seller.popular
auctions.single.seller.view-count
auctions.single.seller.images
Highlights
- Striking scrapbook interior
- Front disc conversion completed
- Extensive paperwork and receipts for work completed
- In need of a new engine
The Appeal
Still one of the most iconic vehicles in history, the Volkswagen camper is synonymous with free-spirited living and often very bohemian lifestyles. It's little wonder, then, that they often come loaded with customisations and creature comforts after decades on the road. This camper, 'Flo', is a particularly unusual example.
With its striking scrapbook interior and an unusual liquorice and mint livery, this camper has enjoyed a great many adventures out on the road - sadly, its non-original Subaru engine unit failed in 2020, and since then the van has been kept in a garage - ready and waiting to be brought back to life.
Once an engine replacement has been carried out, this unique Type 2 will no doubt become a much-loved companion for the open road.
The History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1974
- The DVLA records 10 previous keepers
- Fitted with Subaru 1.6L powerplant in 2012
- Inner/outer arches replaced approximately 6 years ago
- In current ownership since 2018
- MOT exempt and last tested in 2018
- Engine failed circa 2020
- Car has been SORN since
- Extensive paperwork and receipts for work completed pre-failure
- Currently indicates 114,284 miles
The Condition
- Main structure of the vehicle appears in smart condition for its age
- Eyecatching liquorice and mint green paintwork in good overall order
- No sign of significant dents or dings
- Underbody presents well with minor spots of surface rust
- Jacking points will require attention
- Inner and outer arches replaced around 6 years ago
- Internally, the driver's cabin carries light patina
- Some fogging to the instruments
- Modern Sony music unit has been fitted, concealed behind a novelty fitting
- Front leather seats appear in smart condition for their age with light cracking
- Van is trimmed in an impressive scrapbook finish
- This consists of movie, music and Beano comic clippings, carpets, boxing posters and more
- Everything looks in fine order with a fridge and rock 'n' roller bed
- Fridge could use a good clean
- Large, modern speakers fitted under the bench frame
- Floors appear solid throughout
The Mechanics
- Equipped with a 1998 1600cc Subaru engine, which requires replacing
- 5-speed transmission
- Front disc conversion has been completed
- Vehicle has been stationary for 4 years due to engine failure
- Before engine failure, the vehicle was in fine fettle on long drives
BEFORE YOU BUY
This sale is subject to the Car & Classic Terms and Conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following:
✓ If the seller is registered as a private seller, consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not apply. Car & Classic’s return policy applies.
✓ A non-refundable deposit will be payable if you are the winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted, refer to FAQs and T&Cs for details.
✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is, Where Is’ basis and without warranty. A full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase and bidding is highly recommended. Photos and descriptions are for guidance purposes only.
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's deposit. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.
✓ UK-registered cars and motorbikes on Car & Classic are run through an online HPI check, to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing.
✓ Whilst ****Car & Classic check whether vehicles are recorded as being written off as part of an insurance total loss claim at the time an advert is placed and we provide write-off category labels (Cat C/D/S/N) for your assistance, the presence or absence of a label does not guarantee the vehicle’s status and so you are strongly advised to obtain a full vehicle history check before making an offer on a vehicle.
✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection or delivery.
Vehicle specification
- Year 1974
- Make Volkswagen
- Model Type 2
- Colour Multicolour
- Odometer 114,284 Miles
- Engine size 1600
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Thurlstone
- Location Yorkshire
- Country United Kingdom
- No bids
The Gallery
About Max Bids
The max bid process allows you to bid without any hassle.
Enter your maximum bid and we will then bid on your behalf to ensure you're the highest bidder - just enough to keep you in the lead and only up until your maximum.
Anti-sniping
Car & Classic prevent auction snipers from bidding in the last seconds to win an auction.
Auctions are extended by 3 minutes if anyone bids within the last 2 minutes to allow other bidders to react and counter-bid.
Auto-bidding increments
- If your maximum bid is equal to or below the reserve price, your maximum bid will be applied in full if you are the highest bidder.
- If you are the highest bidder and place a maximum bid above the reserve, we will automatically put in the reserve as your first bid.
-
- Once the reserve has been met, Car & Classic will make sure you are the highest bidder using only the bidding increments stated below.
- We will keep you in the lead up until your maximum bid OR the increment closest to your maximum bid, providing your maximum bid is enough to cover the increment value.
| Bid Amount | Increment |
|---|---|
| £0 to £9,999 | £100.00 |
| £10,000 to £49,999 | £250.00 |
| £50,000 to £99,999 | £500.00 |
| £100,000 + | £1,000.00 |
Automatically outbid immediately
When you place a max bid and are outbid immediately that means that another bidder has placed a max bid limit which is higher than yours.
You can bid again and we will use our automatic bid system to try and get you as the highest bidder.
Matching max bids
When there are two max bids of the same value, the one placed first remains the lead bidder.
Pre-authorisation
We may hold a pre-authorisation charge on your card until the end of the auction when the hold will be cancelled. If you win, we'll take a security deposit which counts towards the payment for the vehicle and isn't any extra cost to you.
What are pre-bids?
A pre-bid means you're able to place a bid before the official start of the auction.
You will be notified whether or not you are the highest bidder when the auction starts.
Problem with your bid
Bids are contractually binding. To help protect you, we have some rules in place if we think it's been mistyped. Please check and amend what you have entered.