Recognised around the globe, the VW Transporter has become one of the most loved and desired vehicles since their release back in 1949. This 2nd generation T2 Bay Window is up there with the most sought after and no wonder, it's a cult classic, loved and adored by generations especially here in the UK.

This two tone, adventure inspiring wagon was imported from Brazil back in 2004 by Beetles UK Ltd/Danbury Motorcaravans who converted and prepared the vehicle to the current owners specification who have enjoyed and loved every mile covered over the last 18 years but the time has come for time for someone else to enjoy those weekend escapes and sunset getaways.

Since coming into the ownership of the current keeper in 2004 the vehicle was kept maintained on a regular basis, general services and oil changes were carried out as and when required, plus gas treatments and other maintenance as and when. Records of some of this work have been photographed in addition to the Danbury Conversion interior guide, owners guide and original Brazilian Kombi manual. A valid V5c is also present.

 

 
The overall condition inside of this Type 2 is great, there's very little sign of wear or age anywhere and the conversion looks in good shape. The comfortable front seats are finished in a burgundy coloured leather, both free from blemishes and the same goes for the rear seats, a 3/4 size rock and roll style seat which folds out to be a bed in less than 10 seconds. 

The Danbury conversion is your typical small motorhome set up, the main cabinets running down one side of the van providing ample space and storage. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect as part of the ‘Rio’ conversion; 

Danbury Rio conversion
• Danbury poptop with grey canvas and black edge trim with fitted sunroof
• 3/4 size rock and roll bed in burgundy leather to lower cabin 
• Upper bed boards with mattress in pop top 

• Nearside full length bench style furniture units with matching buddy box
• velour curtains
• easy clean laminate effect vinyl flooring 

• buddy box (with chemical toilet)
• rear cupboard
camping:
• large storage pockets to the back of both front seats
• removable pedestal table stowed behind furniture unit
• electric cold water tap – aluminium sink with drain to underside of camper 

• gas powered twin hob with grill
• twin spotlights – twin strip lights
• 2 double 13 amp sockets (for use when on hook-up) • leisure battery with charger with condition metre
• deep chest Waeco 12v fridge

All early generation VW Transporters are attention magnets, from the out of the box factory originals to those that have been customised with various accessories and modifications, all are adored especially here in the UK. This Type 2 is a blend of both worlds, factory styling with a stand out paint job!

The paint has started to fade slightly, especially on the drivers side and there’s also your typical age related blemishes creeping in around the vehicle, most of which have been pictured. Generally, she’s in good usable order and definitely stands out in a crowd with the rose pink paint!

During our visit the car was manoeuvred to a more suitable area for the photos, it started easily and changed through a few gears without an issue. This Type 2 features the Air Cooled 1.6L flat four petrol engine, which operates without fault and gives off the usual low pitch burble. The MOT was passed last year with a few advisories which have been pictured, the car has done less than 4 miles since!

Years of use and regular servicing have kept the van in good running order, further treatments like underbody waxoyl have also been carried out with the ambition to keep everything solid and reliable for as long as possible.

The VW Transporter is THE postcard campervan, it's the motor everyone pictures when thinking of camping trips and adventures with the family. 

This Danbury converted Bay Window is a fantastic looking vehicle with conversion and interior still in fabulous condition, it's ready to use otherwise ready to become the weekend getaway vehicle of your dreams.