1971 Volkswagen Type 2 (T2) Camper Van

Registration No: TDL 953K
Chassis No: 2312243094
MOT: Exempt

• Desirable UK-supplied, right-hand drive, pre-facelift example
• Subject to a full bodywork repaint in 2018
• Just 44,500 recorded miles
• Fully equipped Camper Van, ready for its next expedition!

Introduced in 1968, the T2 generation of Volkswagen’s much-loved, forward-control Type 2, which has proven versatile enough to serve as a panel van, minibus, camper van and even fire engine, was immediately recognisable due to its adoption of a large single-piece windscreen. Nicknamed the ‘Bay Window’, the newcomer incorporated a revised half-shaft driveline to the rear which not only facilitated an increase in ride height but also improved handling. The T2’s lengthened wheelbase was welcomed by motor caravan builders if only because the increased interior space it yielded made conversion and customisation easier. Facelifted in 1972 for the following model year, the Volkswagen gained more visible and higher-set indicators and stronger square-profile bumpers that enabled the so-called T2b to meet contemporary American passenger car safety standards (tests from which vans were technically exempt).

In its summery yellow and white, this delightful camper offers an excellent opportunity to escape the rat race and explore the great outdoors. An original British-market RHD example, it has had 13 recorded owners across its life, but only four of those in the past 21 years. It now appears in very fine order having received extensive chassis refurbishment during 2017, which included bulkhead repairs plus new floor sections, jacking points and outriggers, plus a new front clip. Around the same time, the colour was changed from orange and white. It has been in the present owner’s possession since 2019.

The interior fittings are fairly modern so it is thought the camper conversion occurred shortly before the chassis overhaul. The light and airy living space can comfortably seat up to five people, or seven at a pinch, and all the necessary accoutrements are in place to ensure that the Volkswagen can be enjoyed as a comfortable home from home. These include a rock-and-roll bed, a collapsible table, water and electrical supplies, cooking facilities and a refrigerator. Why restrict yourself to hotel rooms or struggle with a tent when you can have all the comfort and convenience you need with this characterful Volkswagen? It started and ran very well when we inspected it, and is sold with the current V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452