Highlights
- Imported from South Africa's dry climate
- Lower half resprayed in original colour two years ago
- Original interior in good condition
- Mechanically sound with recent service work
- MOT valid until September 2026
The Appeal
Distinctive, practical and versatile - it's little wonder the Volkswagen Bus has become synonymous with free-spirited living. They're one of the most successful classic cars in history, and are still widely used to this day for everything from glamping to cross-country music festivals. It's the ideal home away from home.
This 1977 Executive model presents a rare opportunity to acquire a solid, rust-free example imported from South Africa's dry climate. The current owner purchased this T2 with the intention of restoring it, but now needs space for another project. With its solid body, good mechanical condition, and original interior, it's a great foundation and should be easy to bring up to top-notch snuff.
This 1977 Executive model presents a rare opportunity to acquire a solid, rust-free example imported from South Africa's dry climate. The current owner purchased this T2 with the intention of restoring it, but now needs space for another project. With its solid body, good mechanical condition, and original interior, it's a great foundation and should be easy to bring up to top-notch snuff.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1977
- Imported to the UK around 2019 from South Africa
- No history available for the car's life in SA
- Purchased with the intention to restore in 2020, the owner now needs space for another project
- MOT valid until September 2026
The Condition
- Strikingly presented in a period livery
- Bottom half of the car resprayed to the original colour 2 years ago
- Chrome appears in good condition
- No obvious signs of perforating corrosion, no doubt in part thanks to the South African climate
- Interior is original and in good condition
- Some wear to the headlining and floor mats
- Seats appear free of rips and tears
- Instruments appear in good order
The Mechanics
- 2.0-litre air-cooled flat-four engine
- Four-speed manual transmission
- Engine bay in smart overall order
- Recently serviced to pass MOT inspection, including brake work
- The vendor reports that the bus starts first time even after sitting unused for weeks
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