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1974 Volkswagen Type 2 Microbus Devon

Highlights

  • High-end modern camping interior
  • Devon elevating roof
  • MOT valid until April 2025 - exempt from MOT and road tax
  • Sizeable service history with numerous old MOT certificates
  • Chrome sports exhaust and twin carburettors fitted
  • Very well-travelled, with accompanying magazine feature in 2004 Volkswagen Camper & Commercial

The Appeal

Type 2 Volkswagens are some of the hardest-working classics around. Throughout the summer season, you'll spot dozens of them on the motorway, loaded to the gunwales with families and their camping equipment.

It's wonderful to see vehicles of this age being used in the manner for which they were originally designed. This 1974 Devon Microbus once embarked upon a six-month European road trip of mammoth proportions - the sort of journey many of us dream of making.

It's in lovely condition for its age and comes with a few sensible upgrades, most notably a modern camping interior to complement the original Devon roof, a twin-carb conversion, and a sports exhaust system.

Voluntarily MOT tested, reportedly running well and ready to enjoy, this well-travelled van is ready to enjoy.

History and Paperwork

  • UK market RHD example
  • 94,714 miles indicated
  • Eight registered keepers
  • MOT valid until April 2025
  • Exempt from MOT and road tax
  • Extensive paperwork available
  • Numerous old MOT certificates and invoices
  • European road trip was the subject of a magazine feature in 2004 Volkswagen Camper & Commercial - a copy of which accompanies the van

The Condition

  • Porsche 'Cookie-Cutter'-type alloy wheels
  • Sound-looking underside, with original chassis strengthening sections still in place
  • Original microbus with a walk-through bulkhead
  • Period elevating roof by Devon Conversions, still in good working order with the canvas is fair condition
  • Straight-looking restored bodywork, now finished in an attractive cream/beige
  • Minimal signs of wear and corrosion for a Type 2 of this vintage
  • Tinted windows fitted
  • Needs new driver's window winder mechanism
  • Modern camper interior in very good condition
  • Gas hob
  • Fridge 
  • Rock 'n' roll bed 
  • Three-ply vehicle cover 
  • Comes with awning and many extras

The Mechanics

  • 1.6-litre (1,584cc) air-cooled flat-four
  • Four-speed manual transmission
  • Twin carburettor conversion
  • Chrome sports exhaust
  • Slightly lowered
  • Reportedly in very good running and driving order
  • Voluntarily MOT tested


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Auction Details

  • Year1974
  • MakeVolkswagen
  • ModelType 2
  • ColourBeige
  • Odometer94,750 Miles
  • Engine size1600cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownOrpington
  • CountyKent
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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