Description
9th Apr, 2025 9:00
Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire
1970 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper Van
Estimate
£12, 000 - £15, 000
Registration No: DRS 329H
Chassis No: the details below
MOT: Exempt
Fully refurbished in 2018 by specialists Type 2 Detectives
Full size opening roof with 2 berths on top
Fitted interior with stove, sink, freezer & full width double bed
Twin Weber conversion
Finished in red with black interior, this Type 2 was fully refurbished by renowned specialists Type 2 Detectives in 2018 and boasts a twin Weber carburettor conversion. It features a full size opening roof with 2 berths on top and a full width double bed. A practical mobile camper, cooking and food storage for trips away are well catered for with stove, sink and freezer to the interior. Described as now being in “very good”condition relating to bodywork, paint, engine, transmission and interior this stylish VW is ready for further adventures.
Based on the outskirts of Cambridge, Type 2 Detectives are internationally renowned specialists in the sales, maintenance, restoration and modification of classic air-cooled Volkswagens. With a history dating back to the 1990s, the company and its products have featured at a host of top flight events and television programmes in the intervening years.
The T2 version of the Type 2 Volkswagen van was launched in 1968 to replace the shorter `Split Screen' T1 version. Visual changes to the T2 included the large, single-piece windscreen giving the `Bay Window' nickname. While under its skin the newcomer benefited from the adoption of a half-shaft driveline to the rear which not only accommodated an increase in ride height but also improved handling. The 1968 - 1972 Type 2s are known as 'Early Bays', with a transitional 1972 model with some upgrades (Late Early Bay) prior to the re-designed 'Bay Window' of 1973.
