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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