Highlights
- Highly original 'timewarp' camper
- Excellent prospect for a restoration
- Accompanied by an impressive paperwork file
- The vendor states the interior is in great condition
The Appeal
The late Bay Window Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is one of the most recognisable and sought-after classics on the road, cherished for its character and versatility. The 1974 model year sits at the tail end of the air-cooled Bay Window era, making these examples particularly appealing to enthusiasts and camper fans alike.
This example is offered as a rolling restoration and should attract buyers looking for a mechanically sound project to develop. The vendor is upfront that welding is required to the underside to make the vehicle roadworthy, and further cosmetic attention is needed to the body. For the buyer willing to invest the time and effort, this Bay Window offers an opportunity to take on a project with much of the mechanical groundwork already completed.
Key Information
- Mileage: 10,400 miles indicated; the odometer has gone around the clock with an estimated actual reading of approximately 110,000 miles
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- MOT status: exempt
- Technical specs: 1,600cc 4-cylinder rotary engine, 4-speed manual
- Paperwork: History documentation is reportedly included
The Detail
- Vehicle does not currently start
- Driver's step is corroded
- Rock and roll bed needs checking
- Leisure battery wiring needs checking
- Recent brake work completed
- Carburettor overhaul carried out
- New shock absorbers fitted
- Electronic ignition fitted
- Requires welding to the underside to achieve roadworthiness
- Further cosmetic work needed to the body
- Camper interior equipped with Kampa hob, sink, TV, portable toilet, and external power socket
- Full awning included
- All interior equipment appears in order but is reportedly untested

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