1966 Volkswagen Type 2 'Split Screen' Camper Conversion

Highlights

Comprehensive restoration by Andy Litchfield at Vdub Campers
Period-correct camper interior installed
Reconditioned 1.6-litre twin carb engine
Upgraded with front disc brakes and Creative Engineering steering rack
Includes full "drive away" awning and sun awning

The Appeal

Air-cooled Volkswagens are herd animals. You seldom meet the owner of a Beetle or Type 2 who doesn't have at least one other in their collection. And that's because these quirky German vehicles are addictive. Once you've got the bug, (pun intended), there's no going back...

This 1966 Type 2 Splitscreen is owned by a family of VW enthusiasts. The vendor's first car was a '64 Beetle; he and his wife have owned a succession of these cars since the age of seventeen. When their kids were young, they acquired this Splitscreen for family camping holidays. It has a fascinating history as a former Serbian church bus!

The vendor sent the bus, still complete with its bench seats, to Andy Litchfield at Vdub Campers who carried out a sympathetic restoration while Vaughn Green of CCR Auto Trim fitted out the inside with a period-correct camper interior.

It now sports a reconditioned 1.6-litre twin carb engine, upgraded front disc brakes, and a Creative Engineering steering rack, ensuring that this VW not only looks good but also performs reliably.

History and Paperwork

Imported from Serbia, previously used as a church bus
Left-hand drive
Purchased by the current owners fifteen years ago for family camping trips
Comprehensive restoration by Andy Litchfield at Vdub Campers near Chichester
Interior fitted out by Vaughn Green of CCR Auto Trim
Always stored in a garage
Driven less than 2,000 miles per year during current ownership
We're informed that it has been regularly serviced, but paperwork has not been kept

The Condition

Underside looks very clean and was resealed during the restoration (c.2010)
Exterior bodywork is very straight and in great condition for this age of vehicle
The doors fit well all-round
Resprayed during the 2010 restoration to a good standard
Front bumper showing some signs of corrosion
Small paint blemishes visible upon close inspection but nothing especially noteworthy
The vendor notes a few small rust spots showing through the white paintwork
Well-executed period-correct camper interior installed
Custom steering wheel installed
Retro-look stereo installed
No notable wear to the woodwork or upholstery
Smart, well-supported headlining throughout
The controls, instruments all appear in good order
Van comes with a full "drive away" awning that attaches to the side of the van
Sun awning also included

The Mechanics

1.6-litre twin carb Laurie Petit reconditioned flat-four engine
Reconditioned 1303S four-speed manual gearbox fitted to work with the upgraded engine
CSP custom exhaust added
Front brakes upgraded to disc brakes
Creative Engineering steering rack installed
The vendor notes a top speed of about 70mph
The engine has reportedly proved reliable, the brakes are said to work well and we're informed that the gearbox is in good condition

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