Highlights

One-off custom conversion pairing a 1973 VW Type 2 Bay Window with a 3.0-litre Porsche 911 SC air-cooled flat-six engine and five-speed 915 manual gearbox
Build completed in 2012 after five and a half years of work; in current ownership since 2005
Featured in a VW magazine; won best in class at its first show outing at Camperjam
Extensive bespoke stainless steel fabrication throughout
Garaged throughout; stored since 2016

The Appeal

The VW Type 2 is not exactly known for its performance, but this Bay Window bucks the trend. What we have here is a ground-up custom build that pairs the classic Bay Window silhouette with the mechanical heart of a Porsche 911 SC: a one-off creation completed in 2012 after five and a half years of work.

The chassis was strengthened to accommodate the larger powertrain, the suspension lowered on adjustable dampers, and Rossini competition disc brakes fitted with servo assistance. The exterior features a custom candy flip respray that shifts between deep orange, cherry red, and golden yellow depending on the light, applied over de-seamed bodywork and complemented by extensive hand-crafted stainless steel work. Inside the cab, early slim-type Porsche 911 seats re-trimmed in leather sit alongside a dashboard incorporating Porsche 911 SC instruments, while the Devon camper interior is retained.

Affectionately known as 'Mubbsi', this is a genuinely unique vehicle that the vendor states must be seen in person to be truly appreciated.

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1973 in the United Kingdom
Three registered keepers from new; two former registered keepers
In current ownership since 2005
MOT/road tax exempt as a historic vehicle
The odometer has gone around the clock; the estimated actual mileage is approximately 136,234 miles, with approximately 2,000 miles covered since the build was completed in 2012
Full custom conversion built over five and a half years, completed in 2012
Engineering report carried out on completion of the build
Documented build history with receipts
The vehicle has had major structural work as part of the build: all lower section A, B, C, and D posts and outriggers replaced or strengthened using heavy-gauge zinc-plated plate and sheet
Garaged throughout; stored since 2016
Featured in a VW magazine; won best in class at Camperjam
V5C present

The Condition

Extensive use of stainless steel throughout, with most bespoke parts crafted from stainless steel
Custom candy flip full exterior respray carried out at the time of conversion; colour shifts from deep orange to cherry red to golden yellow depending on the light
De-seamed bodywork with long, flat panel lines
Paintwork still has a strong shine but has a couple of scratches from being stored in the garage since 2016
The vendor describes the structural condition as being in very good order
Full-length seasoned wood and stainless steel roof rack
One-off crafted front and rear bumpers in stainless steel
Full-width low-mounted stainless steel air splitter
Custom stainless steel swage line throughout
Empi 5-spoke 15-inch alloy wheels with H-rated tyres; the vendor describes them as virtually unworn
Custom-made rear light assemblies fabricated in stainless steel
Rear number plate high-level light clusters
Maltese cross mirrors all round
Front cab seats replaced with very early slim-type Porsche 911 seats, re-trimmed in leather by a specialist
Six-point FIA rally harnesses at the front with four lap belts fitted in the rear
Standard Devon camper interior with bed conversion, wardrobe, and spare wheel
Has a sink and hob facility but cooker appliances are missing
Dashboard insert with Porsche 911 SC clocks and gauges alongside the original VW instruments
Both front cab doors and handles were replaced as part of the build
All rubber window and door seals replaced
The petrol gauge does not register properly and always reads virtually empty
The vendor describes the build as carried out to a very high standard
The vendor and independent garage engineer describes the build as carried out to a very high degree. Vehicle shines but has some scratches/contact marks.

The Mechanics

3.0-litre Porsche 911 SC 3.0-litre air-cooled flat-six
Five-speed 915 Porsche manual gearbox
Engine, gearbox, and all associated Porsche parts sourced from a 1981 Porsche 911 Carrera SC donor vehicle
Full Porsche transmission, including driveshafts and gear change assembly
Upgraded suspension and strengthened chassis, completely refurbished at the time of build
Lowered suspension on GAZ-ADJUST variable damping shocks at the front and KYB units at the rear
Heavy-duty front anti-roll bar
Modified Californian import front beam with Foxy adjusters
Upgraded front Rossini competition disc brakes with stainless Goodridge brake hoses and DOT 4 fluid
Later-series VW Type 2 power-assisted servo braking system installed
Two separate 2-inch performance side-exit exhaust systems in stainless steel, one per bank
SSI stainless steel exhaust heat exchangers
Additional external Porsche oil cooler with large-bore braided stainless steel oil lines
Petrol tank modified for feed and return fuel injection lines
Complete fuel injection distributor overhauled by a specialist
High-output Porsche alternator with specialist overhaul
Forced air induction stainless steel rear air ducts
One-off custom steering wheel fabricated from stainless steel and leather
The vendor reports the engine starts every time and runs well, making good oil pressure
The vendor reports approximately 30 mpg on unleaded, cruising motorways comfortably at 2,500 rpm in fifth gear
Five-speed 915 gearbox overhauled approximately 500 miles ago by a specialist, following earlier signs of poor gear selection
New fuel pump with new in-line filters fitted

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