1975 Volkswagen Type 2 'Bay Window' Microbus Devon Camper Conversion
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Winning bid
£6,700
1975 Volkswagen Type 2 'Bay Window' Microbus Devon Camper Conversion
Highlights
Advisory-free MOT until February 2026
Comprehensive restoration with a CD file of pictures available
Full service records from 2006 onwards
VW Heritage reconditioned engine fitted in 2015
Serviced annually by marque specialists
Period Devon conversion, since modernised inside
The Appeal
Embraced by the countercultural 'hippie' movement from the mid-1960s onwards, the Volkswagen Type 2's simple, utilitarian design was suited to self-sufficient young concertgoers and protesters. And the image has stuck ever since—quite the rebrand for Volkswagen, which began life in 1930s Germany.
The vendor acquired this distinctive Type 2 in order to attend Glastonbury Festival each year. They bought the van in 2006 from a couple who had carried out a comprehensive restoration. It's a factory Microbus, subject to a period Devon camper conversion. As the photographs show, the VW is in very good condition throughout, and we're assured that it drives very well on its reconditioned replacement engine. Annual servicing is attended to by 'Campervan Steve' at Anderton MOT, and the van has recently passed MOT with no advisories.image.png4.6 MB
The History and Paperwork
Purchased in 2006 from a couple who restored it
A CD of pictures of the restoration work is available
Full service records available from 2006 onwards
Annual service and MOT conducted
Exempt from MOT and road tax
MOT until 19th February 2026
Original Devon conversion at the Alexandria Works in Sidmouth
Dry stored under cover, open to fresh air, since purchase
Originally bought to attend the Glastonbury festival each year
The vendor no longer attends the festival, so it's time for someone else to enjoy it
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