Highlights

Restored and converted to a catering van in 2017
Its camper interior has been replaced by catering units and various other amenities
Desirable 2.0-litre ‘Pancake’ engine installed
Multiple body repairs carried out to a high standard with a fresh respray, all jacking points replaced along with the window seals
Photographic record of past restoration work, numerous invoices and Birth Certificate from Volkswagen
The van’s structure remains unmodified and can be returned to campervan specifications with relative ease

The Appeal

Whether you have a thriving catering business or seek to start one, the iconic Volkswagen Type 2 would be the perfect retro van from which to ply your trade. This one’s ready to go, equipped with catering units, Lapitec worktops, a sink, two fridges and a full 16amp electrical hook-up. Even if you’ve no interest in its commercial applications, the van’s structure remains unmodified so can readily be converted back to a campervan once you’ve acquired the relevant accessories.

Interior contents aside, the van has undergone extensive restoration work over the years, with significant bodywork repair and refinishing in 2017 at the time of the conversion. It’s also had a 2.0-litre ‘Pancake’ engine installed - by far the most desirable and capable unit fitted to Bay Window Type 2s.

It’s in very good overall condition, exempt from road tax and MOT and ready to drive.

The History and Paperwork

Some restoration work carried out in 2008 and again in 2017
UK-supplied right-hand drive example
Previously camper converted
84,103 miles indicated
Approximately 9,000 miles covered since the new engine was fitted in 2008
Original Birth Certificate from the Volkswagen Museum in Germany
We’re informed that the previous owners had owned it for the majority of its life
The vendor has a large collection of history and a vast collection of invoices and hundreds of photographs
The vendor states that it has been very reliable and serviced every year
It’s regularly driven to local events within a 30-mile radius
Exempt from road tax and MOT testing

The Condition

Still fitted with its elevating roof shell
The renovation consisted of the removal of all the campervan internals which was replaced with catering units, Lapitec worktops, a sink, two fridges and 16amp electrical hook-up with multiple sockets for equipment
Multiple body repairs completed to a high standard
Freshly resprayed in 2017, all jacking points replaced
All window seals replaced
The two-tone paintwork presents superbly overall with few notable blemishes
Upon close inspection, there are some very small imperfections and signs of corrosion, but nothing that appears advanced
Clean and well-presented interior
Equipped with part-length roof rack and an exterior sun visor
The elevating roof shell is present and operation although the fabric is removed
The vendor states that the van’s structure has not been modified so it could be returned to a campervan if required

The Mechanics

2.0-litre ‘Pancake’ engine installed in 2008
Four-speed manual gearbox
New engine seal with service in 2017
The vendor states that the van is serviced annually during their ownership
All appears well inside the engine compartment
The vendor states that it runs and drives well, with no apparent faults

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