Highlights
- Comprehensive restoration completed (Nov 2021 - May 2022)
- Only two previous owners
- Substantial history file, including all invoices from restoration
- Just 63,869 kilometres indicated
- Registered in the UK
The Appeal
Owing to their popularity as camper vans, it's rare to find a Volkswagen Type 2 that hasn't been subject to some sort of conversion at some point in its life. This 1972 panel van is a rarity, not only because it's still a lined commercial, but also because it's in such fabulous condition, benefitting from a comprehensive recent restoration.
It has a rich history, from delivering ladies' lingerie in Naples, to being a mobile florist business in the UK after the original owner's nephew imported the van to the UK in 2018. Offered with an advisory-free MOT, this van has been given a clean bill of health, ready for its next owner.
It has a rich history, from delivering ladies' lingerie in Naples, to being a mobile florist business in the UK after the original owner's nephew imported the van to the UK in 2018. Offered with an advisory-free MOT, this van has been given a clean bill of health, ready for its next owner.
History and Paperwork
- Supplied new to Italy in 1972
- Initially used for a family business in Naples, Italy from 1972-1994, delivering ladies' lingerie!
- Shipped to the UK and registered by the original owner's nephew in 2018
- Purchased in 2019 and used for a mobile florist business for two and a half years
- Underwent a full restoration and respray between November 2021 and May 2022
- All invoices from restoration work accompany the van
- MOT valid until June 2024 - although exempt
- Dry-stored since restoration
- Just 63,869 kilometres indicated and believed correct
The Condition
- Beautifully presented inside and out, remaining highly original
- Underwent a full respray after necessary welding, including front panel rebuild
- The paint finish looks fabulous and doesn't exhibit any noticeable flaws
- Underside sprayed with Raptor protective finish and looks amazing
- Straight, corrosion-free bodywork
- No notable wear to the upholstery or controls
- Period-correct commercial interior with a ply-lined load bay
The Mechanics
- 1,600 cc air-cooled flat-four
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- The engine was rebuilt during restoration
- No advisories on the MOT
- The vendor reports that the van drives very well indeed
- No faults to report
- Very smart engine compartment
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