Description
A rare opportunity to acquire an increasingly hard-to-find 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Bay Window panel van, originally an ex-commercial example with extensive history.
Features:
- 1600cc twin port flat-four engine
- 4 speed manual transmission
- Weber Progressive Carburettor
- Upgraded electric power steering
- Adjustable suspension
- Wood-panelled interior
- 'Rock 'n' Roll' sofa bed (steel frame with wooden slats)
- Sony Bluetooth CD/ Radio (55Wx4)
Highlights:
- Detailed service history, including a full stamped service book with 19x VW Group services (1979 to 1993) by the original owner. Covered just 250 miles since the most recent service.
- Restored within the last 10 years, including an engine rebuild no more than 15, 000 miles ago.
- Significant recent mechanical work since 2023, including new fuel lines, an overhaul of brakes (including new callipers, hoses, rear cylinders), replacement spring plates, new crank pulley, bearings, electrical fixes for MOT, plus more.
- Undersealed to protect from corrosion.
- Supplied with brand new VW T2 Steering kit, including Bilstein Shocks.
- MOT and road tax exempt. Last MOT April 2025.
- Past invoices, Haynes VW Camper manual, V. A. G. Service system booklet, VW Authorised dealers booklet and Original warranty booklet supplied.
- Overall, mechanically sound and well-maintained.
Additional Items included:
- Full breathable cover
- A variety of spare parts if required, including replacement ignition leads and plugs, V belt and replacement cables (brake etc), hub cap and other assorted parts and tools.
Condition:
The van runs well and drives smoothly. The interior is quite basic, though perfectly functional, and offers a great opportunity for the next owner to personalise.
Bodywork and chassis are in good condition for age, having been dry stored and undersealed, with only minor surface corrosion and age-related wear.
Overall, the van is in good working order and ready to enjoy. Please get in touch for more details or to arrange a viewing.
