Description
For sale… 1957 RHD Splitscreen “Saffie” – award-winning, magazine-featured bus
‘A fully restored show-quality Splitscreen with over £100, 000 invested’
Meet Saffie, a seriously special bus — a German-built 1957 example restored to an exceptional standard and featured in magazines thanks to its craftsmanship, originality, and thoughtful upgrades. Finished in Harvest Moon Beige, the body was taken back to bare metal around eight years ago and rebuilt with precision from the ground up.
Mechanically, it benefits from a Mexican fuel-injected engine paired with a new Rancho gearbox, a combination chosen for reliability, smooth power delivery, and long-distance usability. A new servo and drop spindles improve braking and stance, while electronic gauges give you accurate, modern readouts without disturbing the classic feel. In the last eight years, the bus has covered 119 miles — a testament to its collector-owned, cosseted life.
The craftsmanship continues inside. The interior has been handmade in oak with proper dovetail joints, complemented by new antique-leather upholstery that gives the cabin a warm, premium, timeless feel. Hidden modern comforts elevate the experience further: a compressor fridge, Bluetooth stereo in the cab, a lithium battery system, and a solar panel discreetly mounted on the 6-bow Westy-style roof rack. It’s all the usability of a modern camper, quietly integrated into a show-winning vintage shell.
Original character is retained throughout — from working semaphores to ribbed bumpers — making Saffie a rare blend of heritage, beauty, and subtle innovation. With huge investment, magazine features, and careful ownership, this is one of the finest Splitscreens available in the UK.
On the market for £48, 000
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Located in our North Devon showroom.
UK and overseas delivery available.
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