Highlights

Documented 660km (410 miles) from new
Highly original, unrestored and in extremely good condition
Delivered new to Greece but never road registered by first keeper
Acquired by well known VW specialist in 2014 and UK registered 2023
Recently recommissioned including new fuel tank and pump
Desirable options including low compression engine and larger oil bath filter
Featured extensively in Volks World Camper magazine
Recent voluntary MOT in 2023 with no advisories

The Appeal

This remarkable 1976 Type 2 is definitely a case of ‘find another.’ Over 50 years since it left VW’s Hanover factory it is about as close to a brand new example as you are likely to find. Highly original in Neptune Blue with Canyon Brown vinyl interior, this bay window single cab LHD pick up has covered a mere 660km (410 miles) since new.

The story goes that it was acquired by its first Greek owner as a spare vehicle. It was subsequently never road registered and never used, instead spending its time in careful dry storage. The current keeper is a VW restoration specialist and acquired it in 2014. He also dry stored it, eventually road registering it on UK plates in 2023. MOT history from its time in the UK supports the mileage and there is a really useful Volks World Camper magazine article that fills in more details. We’ve shown in that in the photos.

The condition is genuinely impressive. We’re in proper ‘timewarp’ territory here. There are a few extremely minor signs of age to note due to the long term storage. A recent advisory-free MOT from 2023 to provides added reassurance.

Recently recommissioned by the knowledgeable specialist vendor for sale, including new fuel tank and pump, this is a fascinating, perhaps unique opportunity to acquire a collector-quality Type 2.

The vendor says:

“Amazing rare chance to buy a vehicle with delivery mileage and near new condition from 1976! Totally unrestored exterior and interior condition. Find another one with only 660 km from new!”

Key Information

Mileage: 660 km (410 miles), vendor states correct
Country of registration: Greece (now registered on UK plates)
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt, voluntary MOT expired 26th April 2024 with no advisories
Technical specs: 1,598cc, four-speed manual
Paperwork: magazine article, some spares, Greek documents, V5C, handbooks, brochure, 2 keys, VW letters

The Detail

Highly original Neptune Blue bay window single cab pick up in very good order
Some very minor light marks to exterior highlighted in photos due to long term storage
These include minor marks to hub caps and rear bumper as shown
Steel wheels with hub caps in good order and matching Continental tyres
Underside as shown with no structural advisories on last MOT
Practical drop side pick up with well kept load bed featuring wooden slats
Spare wheel located under front seats
Canyon Brown tan vinyl interior in very good order as shown
Well-kept interior fittings including rubber mats and dashboard
Recently recommissioned by marque specialist seller prior to sale
Reportedly never road registered by first Greek seller
Imported to UK in 2014 and UK registered on plate ORR936P in 2023
Single UK keeper since registration
The vendor states the vehicle is in 'as new' condition

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