Beschreibung
Welcome to the sale of “Minty”, our VW Type 2 Bay window Camper van in white over green.
Minty is the second camper we’ve owned. We’ve had him for 3 years now, during which we took him from what was about an 80% finished project, to what he is today. It’s now time for me to look for a modern sports car, so our two classic cars will fund this change. I’ve already sold our 1985 Ford Capri, so now just the Camper remains.
For a large selection of current photos, please view my Picasa web album here:
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For a large selection of restoration photos, please view my Picasa web album here:
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Minty comes with a lovely file of receipts for all the work I’ve had done and various bits and pieces (either fitted or that will come with the van). The list of things I’ve had done include:
• New custom built 1600 engine with balanced SCAT Volkstroker III Counterweighted Crankshaft and lightened flywheel (to enable better motorway cruising speeds)
• New starter motor
• Adjustable front beam setup
• Retro Sound stereo with iPod connection and USB / SD card reader.
• Kenwood front (inset into front kick panels) and rear speakers (inset into rock and roll bed kick panel
• Custom made blackout magna-blinds
• Interior LED lights
• Rev Counter
• Leisure battery, which powers the stereo and interior lights (for those outdoor party moments without flattening the main battery)
The previous owner worked in a body shop and as you can see, they went to all lengths restoring him. The eagle eyed VW enthusiast will see that Minty is actually a “Late Bay”, despite having an “Early Bay” front end. This was a conversion made during the restoration, and one which really improves his looks (I prefer the Early Bay style).
The only item on that van I’ve never finished off is the van heating system. It only requires two heater tubes to join to the heat exchangers, but seeing as we only use Minty during the warmer months, this was always bottom of the list!
The only imperfection Minty has is a small patch of slightly melted seat cover on the front seat. This was caused during winter when I was working on Minty in the garage; the very hot floodlight I had on the front seat fell over and burnt the seat cover. I won’t describe the bad language that followed at the time.
Minty will come with 12 months MOT and 6 months tax. He also comes with a 4 layer storm force cover and a EuroClamp wheel clamp for security.
Insurance wise I only pay about £100 a year with Lancaster insurance on limited mileage, so it’s not expensive to run.
Minty is a great example and one of the best you will see on here. Viewing highly recommended.
I am situated in Bramley (Hampshire), so please don’t hesitate to get in touch and arrange a viewing. Cash or bank transfer on collection.
Any questions, don’t hesitate.
Thanks for looking,
Chris
