Description
This car is Lot 479 to be auctioned by Bonhams|Cars at The Beaulieu Sale on 6 September, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Public Viewing:
Available Friday 5 September from 10:00 until 17:00 and Saturday 6 September from 08:30 until 17:00 at The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu.
Lot 479
1963 Volkswagen Type 2 'Split-Screen' Panel Van
Registration no. ACK 504A
Chassis no. 1141561
Imported into the UK in December 1988
Long-term prior ownership
Restored condition
Wildwood conversion
First registered in July 1963, this left-hand drive Type 2 panel van was imported into the UK in December 1988, passing to its second UK keeper in October 2013. It is understood that the vehicle had served with the German fire brigade.
This Type 2 benefits from a previous ground-upwards restoration and now features a conversion by specialists Wildwood. The interior is trimmed in burgundy vinyl and features red-piped seats, a body-coloured dashboard, white and wood veneer rear panelling, a rock-and-roll bed, a fold-out table, rear storage cupboards, a modern rear-mounted stereo, Kenwood loudspeakers, rear window curtains, and a textured red vinyl rear floor. The factory specification includes side barn-doors, sliding windows, two-spoke steering wheel, under-dashboard shelf, push-out front quarter lights, and basic heating and ventilation controls.
The engine is a 1. 5-litre unit and the van rolls on a set of chromed 15 steel wheels with chrome hubcaps, shod with Jupiter Radial A/ T tyres. Other notable features include wider offset wheels, a tow bar, and a rear roof rack.
The van comes with comprehensive history, including photographs, correspondence with Volkswagen confirming the build date, and some maintenance invoices. Independent Volkswagen specialists Volkstech of Morecombe carried out works in March 2014 which consisted of reconditioning the dynamo and regulator box, and installing a tow bar and associated wiring. The stainless-steel roof rack and domed hubcaps were fitted in December 2013, and four new tyres were fitted in March 2007.
Boldly finished in an eye-popping shade of red, this Volkswagen Type 2 panel van is a very well presented example of Volkswagen's much loved classic and ideal for attending tours and weekend events. Offered with sundry invoices and a V5C document.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams|Cars website for all pertinent auction information.
