Highlights
- Recently repainted and interior retrim
- Mechanical overhaul and service
- Versatile camper with ‘high top’ roof
- Very rare model and specification
- Economical and torquey 1.9L diesel engine
- Stylish and unusual alternative to a T2
The Appeal
Peugeot’s J7 was the firm’s Volkswagen T2, a versatile ‘forward cab’ design whose presence instantly telegraphs all things French.
Of the many uses these vans have been pressed into, campers is one of the less common. And yet, as this one shows, it definitely works, giving the buyer a distinctive and unusual alternative to more common classic camping companions.
This one has been restored over the last three years, the work including bodywork refurbishment and repainted in fetching mid blue with white wheel and bumper accents. There is also a versatile and attractively trimmed cabin, which was refurbished at the same time. Since arriving in the UK this May it has been subject to an extensive mechanical check over, service and fettling.
With its practical high top and economical 1.9L diesel engine, this is a pretty and stylish way to make a family getaway. Don’t let this camping getaway, getaway!
History and Paperwork
- First registered 29th June 1973
- Imported to UK and registered here in May 2024
- Vendor advises that it has been restored inside and out over the last three years
- No previous service history from France
- We are told it has largely been unused for the last 20 years before the recommissioning
- Very rare high top camper roof design
- One registered keeper since arriving in the UK
- Long list of mechanical checks and fettling detailed below since July 2023
- Registered in the UK as a Historic Vehicle
- UK MOT expired 20th July 2024 with two minor advisories
- The MOT history can be viewed through photos and online using reg 1919SJ87
- Invoices for parts and repairs detailed below
Maintenance work since July 2023:
- New tyres and tubes
- Battery and charger (located under rear seats)
- Brake hoses
- Steering arm
- Front wheel brake cylinders
- Master brake cylinder
- Wheel bearing
- Diesel pump serviced
- Oil and filter service
- Radiator overhaul and new hoses
- Indicator relay
- Wiper blades
- Number plates
- Exhaust silencer
- Gas pipe and regulator
- Seat belts
The Condition
- Practical camper van conversion with side door and high top roof
- Bodywork has been repainted in the last 3 years
- Vendor advises that it is not perfect but is considered acceptable
- The photographs show the condition of the paintwork, which is generally tidy
- Bodywork is in solid condition with straight panels
- White exterior accents including wheels and bumpers
- Some signs of use to exterior which can be checked in photographs
- Vendor advises some surface corrosion to underside but no advisories on last MOT
- Versatile and well specified camper interior which has been refurbished recently
- Retrimmed with ‘spots and stripes’ theme in modern colours, all well kept
- Features include a sink, toilet and two hobs
- Seating area with table which could be adapted to a second bed
- Loft bed above living area
- Vendor advises that there is no ladder for the loft bed
- Lots of storage space with cupboards and units in good order
- Wood laminate floor in good order
- Cab area is in good condition with comfortable leather blue seats and smart blue carpets
The Mechanics
- 1,948cc 4cyl diesel engine
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Lots of recent work since July 2023 detailed above
- Vendor has checked camper over and says it is in good working order
- Classic driving experience but this is a big part of its appeal
- No reported running or driving issues
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