Highlight
- Extensively restored with quality mechanical upgrades
- Rare one year only 1968 change over year bus
- High quality interior fit out with restored pop top
- Exquisitely well presented example
The Appeal
A classic sight on the roads, widely regarded as one of the all time greats and a true symbol of adventure and classic automotive culture. The Volkswagen camper in its essence is the physical form of the phrase cult classic. With no nonsense air cooled engineering and incredible scope for upgrades, the vans were always going to be a hit, and that they were, with build figures in the millions.
Perhaps one of the most recognisable of the VW campers, the T2 bay window van, has always been a hit among collectors, with the general consensus being the earlier the van the better. The T2 we have here today surely has that requirement nailed down well. An exceedingly rare 1968 model, this T2 hails from a change over year and was one of the first of the iconic bay window shaped vans, with improved space and practicality over its split screen forebear.
Extensively restored with only the highest quality original parts used where possible and equipped with some choice mechanical upgrades, RMO 3O3F stands in truly fine form and is possibly one of the best presented early examples of a T2 out on the roads today.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 19/06/1968
- One of the changeover years for the bay window shaped van
- Purchased by the current in 2019
- After purchase the van was subject to a highly extensive restoration using the best quality original parts where possible
- The vendor possesses a large volume of photographs of the van throughout several stages of the restoration
- Vendor advises there is a large volume of receipts for parts bought for the restoration
- V5 registration document present with the van
- Both tax and MOT exempt due to the van’s historic status and age
The Interior
- Quality interior with bespoke cabinetry
- Upgraded Pioneer head unit
- Pop top roof for improved sleeping capability
- Impeccable vinyl upholstery with custom fudge colouring
Ahora, llegamos a la pieza clave de cualquier furgoneta camper, el interior. Al abrir la puerta corrediza se revela una cabina reformada con buen gusto, reequipada como parte del proceso de restauración realizado en los últimos años. Verdaderamente destacada, la vendedora ha creado un interior que no es menos que una obra maestra. Lo que tenemos con esta furgoneta es un espacio interior elegante y bien equipado que, a la vez, se presenta como un lienzo en blanco con espacio para personalización por parte de un nuevo propietario.
Quizás el punto sobresaliente a destacar aquí es la tapicería, más concretamente la combinación de colores. El vinilo de alta calidad se extiende por la zona delantera y trasera, paneles de puertas y paredes en una tonalidad única, personalizada Fudge, audaz y maravillosa como complemento al exterior Savannah Beige. Encontramos carpintería a medida con una encimera de madera y fregadero empotrado en la sección trasera de la cabina para mayor practicidad, junto a enchufes de 3 clavijas y 12 V.
En términos de capacidad de sueño, contamos con el asiento trasero que se pliega para formar una cama doble, así como el techo pop top Devon Moonraker que ha sido reacondicionado con piezas originales. A nivel del suelo encontramos un juego de alfombras delanteras y baldosas de color en la sección trasera.
La sección delantera de la cabina se presenta en una forma igual de prestigiosa, con un tablero de instrumentación a juego, una palanca de cambios de color crema vintage y un volante de madera de tres radios de gran calidad. En el centro del salpicadero se ubica una unidad de radio aftermarket Pioneer con conector de teléfono integrado. El recorte interior, los muebles de las puertas y los adornos generales presentes en la cabina son de una calidad extraordinariamente alta y todo funciona bien para presentar este T2 como una furgoneta excepcionalmente limpia.
The Exterior
- Savannah Beige exterior colour scheme
- Restored Devon pop top roof
- New old stock early door handles
¿Existe una forma más reconocible al instante que la Volkswagen T2? El diseño simple destaca dondequiera que esté, especialmente cuando luce una combinación de colores icónica como en este ejemplo. La mezcla icónica de Savannah Beige y techo Pastel White es la pauta del día para el exterior de este ejemplo, una maravillosa elección de color que realza la furgoneta desde una perspectiva estética. La pintura en sí es lo que entendemos como el color original de la furgoneta y ha sido repintada a un estándar excelente, presentando un brillo profundo desde todos los ángulos.
El vendedor comenta que en el momento de la adquisición la furgoneta era un ejemplo bastante sólido; había algunas zonas de óxido, concretamente alrededor de los marcos de las ventanas que se recortaron y reemplazaron, sin embargo los suelos originales de la furgoneta pudieron conservarse.
La furgoneta se encuentra hoy en un estado estético maravilloso y es sin duda uno de los mejores ejemplos de un early T2 que existen. El cromado exterior es de un nivel excelente, destacando como punto clave los tiradores de puerta New Old Stock montados en la furgoneta, únicos para las early T2 bay window, uno solo puede imaginar los esfuerzos que se realizaron para encontrar un juego original de alta calidad. También se han instalado cristales nuevos, junto con sellos de puertas y ventanas de repuesto.
Se especificó un techo Devon pop top para esta furgoneta y hoy se presenta en un excelente estado general. Durante la restauración se obtuvo y se instaló una caperuza Devon New Old Stock junto con laterales de lona de repuesto en un tono beige a juego. El techo se abre y se bloquea en su sitio, de forma rápida y cómoda.
A nivel del suelo se aprecian un juego de llantas de acero blancas de buena calidad con embellecedores cromados de VW, todo en buen estado, con una quinta rueda de repuesto ubicada en la parte trasera de la furgoneta bajo una funda de vinilo a medida.
The Mechanics
- 1641cc engine
- Scat engine heads
- Vintage speed exhaust
- Rolling road tuned
Legendary in its design, the Volkswagen air cooled flat four engine is perhaps one of the most innovative pieces of automotive engineering to date. Famed for its simplicity and longevity, it really can be considered one of the all time greats.
The unit in this particular van has been treated to some choice mechanical upgrades in the name of both performance and convenience and presents in truly impeccable order. The engine itself, a 1641cc flat four, has been re gasketed and sealed, before being fitted with legendary SCAT rocker covers and mated to a Vintage Speed exhaust system. Further modifications include a 123 ignition distributor, single weber 40 idf carburetor setup and performance HT leads. All of this before being rolling road tuned by Revivals in Hertfordshire.
It wasn't just the engine that received some special treatment during the refurb though. Work also included fitting a new Butty Bits throttle pedal kit, a front disc brake conversion, suspension lowering with 2.5 drop spindles and adjustable rear spring plates, custom tow bar install and a leisure battery install with 240v hook up.
All of this has turned the van into an absolute show piece from a mechanical perspective, it now fires into life and has the performance credentials to back the aesthetic. On the road it is reported to provide a great, fun and engaging driving experience.
Inspection underneath reveals what appears to be a clean and solid van throughout.
Summary
Surely one of the best bay window vans out there. Certainly a bold statement but one that rings true after inspecting this glorious example.
An incredibly early 1968 model with all the right bits. This can has been exceptionally well restored and presented as such. With some quality upgrades it stands today as an excellent show piece but is equally a van that lends itself to some subtle personalisation at the hands of a new loving owner.
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