Highlights

Right-hand drive example
Engine recently refurbished at a reported cost of £5,000
Undercarriage spray-treated to limit corrosion
Receipts and service records included with the sale

The Appeal

The sliding edge of the 70s saw the Type 2 end production in Europe. While the Type 3 was arguably a more practical load-lugger, it was a much less characterful camper. As a result, these quirky little vans remain the most aspirational as a home away from home. Being the final production year before the much-loved generation came to an end, the 1979 iteration of the van is a particularly hot commodity.

This 1979 example has seen plenty of mechanical investment in recent years, and now awaits some cosmetic work to bring it up to snuff. It's a great base for a restoration, and we think it's sure to attract plenty of interest at auction. Having covered a scant few thousand miles in around twenty years, according to the car's MOT and service history, it's no doubt raring for an adventure with its lucky new owner once the work is completed.

Key Information

Mileage: approximately 4,670 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
Technical specs: 1,600cc air-cooled four-cylinder petrol, five-speed manual
Paperwork: receipts, service records and keys included

The Detail

Engine refurbished, including new gaskets, at a reported cost of £5,000
Air-cooled 1,600cc engine described by the vendor as original
Undercarriage spray-treated with specialist paint to limit corrosion
Pop-top fitted for additional headroom
Walkthrough cab layout
Broken window noted by the vendor
Paintwork started but not completed; colour-match paint included in the sale
Some areas of corrosion and blistering
Some paint loss and cracking inside the doors and under the roof
Brightwork carries some patina
Interior very original, with age-commensurate wear

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