1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper 3L V6

Highlights

Older restoration in smart order with two-tone finish
Fitted with 138bhp Ford Essex 3L V6 engine
£4,000 recently spent across electrics, servicing and mechanicals
Spent its life in dry South African to 2022
Owned by the current keeper since 2018 in SA and UK
Very tidy and presentable camper ideal for long motorway trips

The Appeal

South African Type 2 lovers don’t mess around. To ready their vans for long distance, continent-crushing trips they fit Ford’s durable, robust and easily maintained Essex 3L V6.

That’s very different to European owners, but makes this 3L-equipped Type 2 really stand out. And perfect for ensuring everyone arrives on holiday less frazzled.

Alongside that appealing specification, this van arrives on the market in very good condition. The seller acquired it in 2018 in dry, metalwork-friendly South Africa, where it has spent most of its life and where they have a holiday home. It was imported here in August 2022 with all duties correctly paid.

Since arrival it has been thoroughly checked over and £4,000 invested. That included converting the electrics from 9V to 12V and installing a lengthy list of new parts. It was also fully serviced.

Sitting pretty in two-tone blue and white - inside and out - and in great condition, this well specified camper would make getting to your destination and enjoying your holiday equally enjoyable and relaxing.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 1972
Chassis records confirm this van was built in July 1972
Sold new in South African and spent life there to 2022
Acquired by the seller in 2018 in South Africa to accompany their holiday home
Restored previous keeper according to seller
Fitted with V6 Ford engine, a common upgrade in South Africa
Imported to UK by August 2022 by current keeper
67,790kms reported by seller and said to be correct
No service history prior to purchase by current keeper
£1,062 spent on electrics including the change from 9V to 12V since arrival in UK
V5C in current keeper’s name
UK import duties paid
Recent work detailed below
This includes a full service covering engine oil and filter and brake fluid
Registered with DVLA/HPi as a 1600cc engine which buyer may wish to update

Recent maintenance totalling £2,742 in addition to work above:

Fuel tank
Fuel hoses
Fuel filter
Brake pipes
Front brake discs
Brake springs
Brake pads
H/L kit
Battery
Battery earth lead
Front wipers
Front indicator kit
Fuel tank straps
Rear lamps
CV joint kits
Handbrake fittings
Rear backing plates
Handbrake cables
Rear cylinders
Rear brake hoses
Clutch cable kit
TR rod bar and adjusters
Brake light switches
Column seal and coupling
Spark plugs
Rotor arm

The Condition

Restored and resprayed in blue and white prior to 2018
Remains in very good condition thanks to dry South African climate
The vendor tells us the paintwork is good but not concours
Bodywork in good condition with light bubbling to door bases as shown
Underside reported to be in good order by seller with no issues advised
Neat details include front cooling radiator, tow bar and white alloy wheels
Supplied with ‘pop top’ and extendable awning with outdoor floor area
Well kept two-tone blue and white interior with matching dashboard
Interior is in great condition with good quality wooden cabinets in good order
Cabin features rock and roll bed, large fridge and lots of storage
Vendor reports that the pop top works correctly with no leaks

The Mechanics

Professionally fitted with a Ford 3L 138bhp ‘Essex’ V6
4spd manual gearbox
Front radiator for improved cooling
Powerful, torquey van that is ideal for towing
Checked over by a specialist in 2022
£4,000 invested in new parts and electrics as detailed above since August 2022
Recently serviced with few miles covered since
No reported running or driving issues
Reported to run well and be ideal for motorway driving

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