Highlights
- Smart and well equipped camper interior from renowned specialist Vanwurks
- Desirable 2.0-litre, twin-carb ‘pancake’ engine, power steering and brakes
- Very presentable and resplendent in teal, following a 2012 respray
The Appeal
For those who like to combine their love of classic vehicles with travel, a Type 2 Volkswagen makes a lot of sense. They remain immensely popular, with a strong network of specialists and enthusiasts keeping these old workhorses on the road.
We’re delighted to offer this very presentable and well equipped 1977 Bay Window which boasts a Westfalia roof and high quality Vanwurks camper interior. The van remains in very good overall condition and besides the usual camping equipment, it benefits from a few modern amenities including a DVD player, solar panel and USB charging outlets. It’s powered by the immensely sought-after two-litre, twin-carb ‘pancake’ engine and drives easily thanks to the fitment of power steering and power brakes.
Seldom do you find such a usable Type 2, so if you’d like a classic campervan you can really get some use out of, then this is the one for you.
The History and Paperwork
- V5C present
- Four previous keepers recorded by the DVLA
- While we have no written maintenance record, the vendor informs us that the van is serviced regularly during their ownership
- Acquired by the vendor in January 2019
- Full body respray carried out in 2012
The Interior
- Refurbished by Vanwurks
- Seats five
- Driver’s side rotating ‘captain’s seat’
- Gas hob / sink combination set into the countertop
- Running water
- Dometic fridge
- Gas heating system
- Fold-away table
- Modern radio, DVD player and USB charging sockets
- The rear seating converts easily into a rock ‘n’ roll bed
- Westfalia raising roof in very good condition and with double bed still in place
- All the upholstery is in very fine order with no excessive wear or damage
- The carpeting seems in really good order throughout
- Aftermarket wood-rimmed steering wheel fitted
- Aftermarket T-style gear knob
- The cabinetry presents very well with just a few small marks from use
- Smart headlining
The Exterior
- Resprayed teal in 2012
- Straight bodywork and good panel alignment
- 3x ‘moon dish’ hubcaps, with the remainder branded VW
- The bumpers and badging appear in good overall condition, with a few small scuffs and some light patina
- Some of the lower bodywork is beginning to corrode with some bubbling evident to the paint
- We’re informed that the offside sill will require a patch
- It would appear that the offside front wheel arch will also require some attention
- The chassis rails appear in very sound order, as do the crossmembers and floor pans
- Awning bar fitted
- Motorcycle dolly available should the next owner want it
The Mechanics
- Air-cooled, 2.0-litre, twin-carb ‘pancake’ engine
- Very well presented engine compartment
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Equipped with power steering and power brakes
- Said to be running and driving exactly as it should
- The vendor assures us there are no known mechanical faults and everything continues to function as as it should
Summary
This supremely usable and very presentable Volkswagen Bay Window would be a versatile addition to any garage. With a thriving air-cooled VW community, they’re an enjoyable vehicle to own and the perfect choice for those who wish to travel in a more interesting campervan.
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