Highlights

• LHD German market Type 2 Bay Window
• Original Westfalia conversion from new
• Upgraded to 2.0 litre engine
• Highly original with much recent expenditure

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• V5C on file
• 3 owners since its arrival and registration in the UK in 2003
• Two sets of keys
• Manufactured and sold new in Germany in 1978
• MOT exempt with the last Certificate expiring on 23rd March 2022
• The original German Service Book is on hand which displays 15 Service Stamps from 1978 up to 1988
• A UK Service Book is on file which displays 13 Service stamps from 2005 until 2023
• A selection of invoices are on file which cover the cars maintenance since its arrival in the UK which shows it was well cared for over the years
• The most recent service was carried out on the 12th April 2023
• Numerous old expired MOT certificates are included in the history file
• Documented engine upgrade carried out by specialists Kent VW on 13th May 2005 at vehicle mileage of 76,248 miles

The Interior

• The T2’s green cloth seats are in good condition and contrasts well with the green exterior.
• There is some wear to the drivers base edge which is shown in the photos
• The original Wesfalia installed interior is all present and intact and is in very good condition and has clearly been looked after
• Unusually this example is fitted with two fold away gas stoves which allows for maximum cooking potential on a road trip
• A fridge is installed and the owner informs us they have not used it so cannot confirm whether it works or not
• The original floor carpet is in great shape and has been well protected by over mat covers
• The pop up roof canvas is showing signs of wear on the interior with a few temporary patches noted, but the owner informs us a new canvas kit comes with the Type 2 and just needs to be installed
• The installed Panasonic stereo works

The Exterior

• The Type 2 Campervan is finished in green and has been resprayed at some point in the past
• The exterior presents well with a few areas that will require attention going forward
• There is a small dent on the left rear pillar above the tail light and some paint chips on bottom of the side van door
• A small area of rust has started to show on the front right arch seam with a few areas starting to show on the edges of the arch bottoms
• There are also some small stone chips on the front clip that will require treating
• Overall this Type 2 presents as a very clean and straight example and with these blemishes addressed it would smarten up a treat
• The owner adds they are including a full size car cover in the sale

The Mechanics

• Upgraded 2.0 litre engine and a new clutch were installed in 2005
• 4 Speed Manual Gearbox
• The speedometer is showing 748 miles recorded miles which means the Type 2 is now on 100,748 miles
• A new starter motor was fitted in July this year with a receipt on file
• It was last serviced on the 12th April 2023
• The owner confirms that the Type 2 drives well and has plenty of power thanks to the upgraded engine
• The history files includes a good number of invoices which documents ongoing maintenance since 2003
• The Type 2 is supplied with a number of spares including 2 jacks and the owner informs us that the cabling for the external electrical supply is included as well

Summary