Highlights

Characterful bay window T2
Only 49,113 miles from new
Recent service and engine gasket replacement
Solid and well presented with scope to improve
Unique red and white exterior with a sun-kissed patina
Equipped with a diesel heater and split charging system
Dry stored and Ankor waxed for the last 20 years

The Appeal

Some classic T2s do shiny, others are like this one and wear their sun-kissed patina like a badge of honour. Quite rightly, we think, because no vehicle does sun, sand, surf quite as well as Volkswagen’s characterful camper.

This 1970 van spent its life in the dry, sun-drenched climes of Texas before arriving here in 2007. Its previous keeper of 20 years preserved its sun-kissed patina with regular treatment using Morris Ankor wax so that today it presents like an automotive painting or sculpture.

Beneath the patina it is solid, well kept and in good running order. The vendor took it in as a part exchange six months ago, since when he has serviced it and fitted new engine gaskets. Other work includes new carpet and insulation, new flooring and fitting a diesel heater.

This charismatic van could be used ‘as is’ or there is scope to lean further into its camper capabilities by overhauling the interior.

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1970
First registered in UK in February 2007
One registered keeper for last 20 years according to seller
Mostly dry stored and little used during this time
Subject to regular treatment with Ankor oil during storage
Seller acquired van 6 months ago as a part exchange
Engine service and new gaskets since purchase
Further work to interior as detailed below during 2024
Last MOT expired July 2018 with no advisories
Showing 48,321 miles on last MOT and now on 49,158 in photographs

The Condition

Patinated red and white paintwork with sun-kissed aging as shown
Paintwork protected with Morris Lubricants’ Ankor wax
Vendor describes paintwork as 50 years old
We are told that the bodywork is almost as it was when van lived in Texas
Some dents and marks to bodywork as shown
Van is not in show condition, but original with all its flaws
Bodywork appears to be straight with evidence of welding as shown
New carpet lining and insulation, as well as new flooring
Seats are in good condition with real leather matching the patina look on the outside
Arranged as a multi-seat Kombi with scope to evolve into a camper
Equipped with a diesel heater, allowing you to pre-warm the van before travelling
Four new alloys and tyres

The Mechanics

1,600cc air cooled 4cyl Volkswagen engine as shown
4spd manual gearbox
Described to us as an honest bus that's very solid, running, and driving
New wiring looms, so no wiring issues, with a built-in immobiliser
Recently fitted with new diesel pre-heater
Recent service and new engine gaskets fitted
No reported running or driving issues

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