Highlights

Original RHD Microbus
Older restoration holding up well
Remanufactured engine fitted in 2020
Retrimmed interior in fresh and bright condition

The Appeal

The VW Type 2 is one of the most recognisable vehicles of all-time, loved and adored and at its most popular when converted into a camper van.

This genuine Microbus comes with a rock’n’roll double bed and was retrimmed when restored to keep it fresh and modern. It was rebuilt, according to the service history, in 2005 and received substantial body repairs and a complete respray in its original colour scheme.

17 years on, this Volkswagen still looks very smart and in solid order. It’s tax and MOT exempt, clean and comfortable inside and finished in a great colour scheme. It comes with everything you might need for classic-themed weekends away – including the kitchen sink!

The market for VW Type 2 campers is as lively as ever and right-hand-drive models command a premium. This one is a fairly early bay window model in largely very good order, and in mechanically well-sorted condition. It presents well overall and is a perfect way into the perennially popular VW scene.

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The History and Paperwork

Last owner for 15 years
Original RHD UK vehicle
Restored in 2005
Selection of historic bills and invoices back to the 1990s
Original owners’ manual
UK V5C
Tax and MOT exempt
Invoice for chassis and body parts and quality paints dated 2005
Invoice for remanufactured Engine Shop “Silver Engine” in 2020

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The Condition

Body and chassis restoration in 2005
Fitted with replacement outriggers, floors, corner panels and rear arches
Repainted in VW Dark Cream over Cumulus White
Still presents well with a good paint finish and few very small bubbles under the paint
White band tyre covers
No major damage or visible corrosion
Small ripple to rear bumper
One hubcap missing and one deteriorated – but reproduction replacements are inexpensive
Missing glass from door mirror
Signs of welded repairs to chassis, but overall in apparently strong condition
Minor corrosion to inside lower front doors
Rock’n’roll double bed
Pop-up roof
Sink and cooler
Electric water pump
12v lighting
New curtains at time of restoration
Seats and cushiness recovered in matching beige and white check fabric
Twin burner gas hob
Folding table
Detachable awning
Front seats retrimmed in covers from Newton Commercial
Clean and tidy cabin
Aftermarket Ministry of Sound CD Radio

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The Mechanics

1,584cc air-cooled flat-four
Engine replaced in 2020 with reconditioned Engine Shop 'Silver Engine'
The vendor informs us that it runs and drives well with no apparent faults
All presents well inside the engine compartment

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