California import with a history file documenting its provenance
Garaged for the last 10 years
New VW Heritage 1,600cc twin port engine fitted in 2020
Steering and front brakes upgraded in 2015
The Appeal
'Iconic' is a much overused word, to such an extent it has almost lost all meaning. But there are instances in which it must be employed, and one of them is to describe the Volkswagen Type 2. The early Split Screen vans among the most recognisable vehicles ever produced, earning a devoted global following that shows no sign of waning. As a left-hand drive example originally sourced from California, this Split Screen benefits from having spent part of its life in a dry climate, and its left-hand drive configuration makes it ideally suited for continental touring.
This particular example has seen significant mechanical investment in recent years, and the vendor describes it as being in good overall condition considering its age. Inside, it is kitted out as a camper and finished in a coordinated grey-and-cream scheme. It comes with a history file covering its Californian years, and the vendor describes it as a fun vehicle that is always much admired when out and about.vw-3.jpg698.97 KB
Key Information
Mileage: 29,717 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: United Kingdom (originally imported from California, then used in the UK, exported to Guernsey, and re-imported to the UK in 2016)
Technical inspection status: MOT/road tax exempt
Technical specs: 1.6-litre twin port air-cooled flat-four, four-speed manual
Paperwork: history file including documentation from its time in California
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