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Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire
Viewing: Tues 8th April from 12pm
Auction: Wed 9th April from 9am
Location: IWM Duxford Airfield, Cambridge CB22 4QR
1975 Volkswagen Type 2 (T2) Camper Van
Estimate £20, 000 - £24, 000
Registration No: HYW 929N
Chassis No: the details below
MOT: Exempt
Comprehensively restored between 2018-2019 to an estimated cost of £35, 000
Desirable UK-supplied, right-hand drive example
Well equipped with plenty of VanWurks Ltd. hardware and a 'The Engine Shop' uprated engine
Introduced in 1968, the T2 generation of Volkswagen’s iconic, forward-control Type 2 which has proven versatile enough to serve as a panel van, minibus, camper van and even fire engine was immediately recognisable due to its adoption of a large single-piece windscreen. Nicknamed the ‘Bay Window’, the newcomer incorporated a revised half-shaft driveline to the rear which not only facilitated an increase in ride height but also improved handling. The T2’s lengthened wheelbase was welcomed by motor caravan builders if only because the increased interior space it yielded made conversion and customisation easier. Facelifted in 1972 for the following model year, the Volkswagen gained more visible / higher set indicators and stronger square-profile bumpers that enabled the so-called T2b to meet contemporary US passenger car safety standards (tests from which vans were technically exempt).
Manufactured in 1975, this desirable UK-supplied, right-hand drive example was first registered on the 20th March 1975. It was fully restored in c. 2018 and its estimated that approximately £35, 000 was lavished on the Volkswagen over the two-year renovation. A 1641cc unit with twin Weber carburettors was supplied by The Engine Shop, along with a “Quiet Pack” stainless steel exhaust and electronic ignition The gearbox was upgraded with a longer cruising 4th gear, along with servo-assisted front disc brakes.
This Type 2's accommodating space was kitted out with a full interior by VanWurks Ltd., which cost in excess of £9, 500, featuring a rock-n-roll bed; Propex heating system; fridge; hook-up, leisure battery and sockets; gas hob; turn-table front passenger seat; removable centre table and new interior upholstery. 'HYW 929N’ is offered with a history file which includes the invoices relating to the restoration, information about some of the features fitted in the Volkswagen, rolling-road set-up information, an article in the Type 2 Owner's Club magazine about the restoration, and a current V5C document.
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Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
