Highlights

Beautifully presented inside and out
Very tasteful colour scheme and layout
Extensive older restoration with few miles since
Vast history file covering refurbishment
Rebuilt 1.8litre engine fitted by The Engine Company
Many upgrades including Vintage Speed sports exhaust

The Appeal

Volkswagen’s beautiful Type 2 is a blank canvas on which enthusiasts have exercised their enthusiasm for these wonderful, characterful vans.

The original ‘Splittie’ was gradually evolved during its life, most obviously gaining a larger rear door – known as the T1c – but the van’s ongoing development through subsequent models into the 80s means there are innumerable ways to improve and upgrade them. All of which stay true to the Volkswagen origins.

This gorgeous ’65 RHD T1c is a wonderful blend of originality and improvement. Comprehensively restored around 7 years ago and with sparing use since, it features a superb Laura Ashley-inspired interior and is fitted with a 1.8litre engine to improve usability. The quality of the work and its condition shine out from the photos – this is one not to miss.

History and Paperwork

First UK registered on 16th September 1965
Nine owners from new with current owner since 31st March 2022
Appears to have been extensively restored in 2016 with raft of parts and repair invoices
This included an engine rebuild costing £3,471.48 using a 1.8litre motor
Retrimmed in July 2017 using Laura Ashley fabrics at a cost of over £4,220
Bodywork refurbishment by marque specialist in 2017 totalling over £4,300
Invoices for mechanical refurbishment and improvement in July and August 2016
This work included a Vintage Speed sports exhaust and totalled over £3,500
Wheels refurbished in September 2016
Previously recorded as painted orange/white with colour change on 16th November 1989
This likely indicates a previous restoration
MOT records indicate only 2,000 miles covered since completion of the work
Last MOT expired on 15th November 2018 with 28,105 miles showing on November 2017 test
No advisories on last MOT test
2 sets of keys
Owners manual for retro-style stereo

The Condition

Gorgeous presentation with high quality two-tone ‘gelato’ paintwork
Extensively restored in 2016 to a high standard with little subsequent use
Bodywork in good order with good panel fit and no visible corrosion
Practical van with twin side doors
There are some very minor signs of an older restoration visible in the photographs
On the outside only a very small chip to the passenger door base detracts
White bumpers in good order along with other trim items and badging
Underside presents very well with no structural issues and good underseal coating
Standard exterior styling with lowered suspension and smart anodised steel rims
Chromed and domed hub caps and quality Continental tyres
Small roof rack to rear adds to the classic aesthetic
Lights and glasswork in good order with no misting or damage visible
Chromework throughout in good order with no visible pitting
Two tone cream interior with Laura Ashley fabrics throughout
The interior is majestic with no visible wear to seat surfaces
Versatile cabin area with two bench seats that convert to a large bed
Small table included
Electric fittings to rear
Headlining in good order finished in unmarked white
Well detailed cabin including gold seatbelts
Beige carpets throughout with small stain to rear and various stains to front
Attractive wooden three spoke wheel with lovely knurled aluminium centre boss
Retro style stereo
Auxiliary SunPro rev counter above dashboard
The history file contains reams of invoices for new parts across the vehicle

The Mechanics

Usefully powerful 1,776cc air cooled engine professionally fitted in 2016
4spd manual gearbox with EMPI shifter
Weber carburettors fitted in July 2016 with engine
Vintage Speed sports exhaust
Extensive mechanical fettling documented in invoices
Suspension and fuel system also overhauled
Electrics refreshed including wiper motor

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