1976 VW Baywindow T2 Campervan, Devon Pop top For Sale

We'll be sad to see this go, but it's time to move on.

This is a 1976, UK right hand drive VW Type 2 van with factory fitted windows with a Devon conversion and pop top.

It has just become tax exempt saving you £240 a year, which you'll have to apply for. I'm waiting for the V5 to be returned from the DVLA to change it to an historic vehicle.

It's just passed it's MOT and is ready to be used this summer!

There is a fold out double bed, 12v/ gas 2-way fridge, sink, 2 burner hob with grill, 2 x 907 gas canisters, plenty of storage space and cupboards under rear seats and along the side of the van, a locker above the bed with a small wardrobe to the side, a table that fits into the floor. 12v lighting over the bed, leisure battery, curtains all around.

I've had this since 1994 and it's been relaible and great fun. I used it to go to a lot of the VW events such as Run to the Sun, Big Bang/ Santa Pod, a lot of VW club meetings as well as using it for camping and as a daily driver. It's been to Spain and more recently to the South of France with no problems at all. Last year we went to Devon and Cornwall again with no trouble. The only reason for selling is that I now want something bigger in my old age! It just doesn't get used enough, so time for it to go to someone who will continue to look after it and enjoy having a cool classic van to drive around in.

It has an adjustable front beam from Blue Bird Customs. It's just lowered one spline at the rear and a little bit at the front just to make it a bit lower and level.

I had a new 2007cc engine made by JH Aircooled Engines about 2001. This has the same block as the original 1600cc engine so all parts for that fit this. It was built with the idea of being a torquey engine, it's got a mild cam, long stroke crank and mild valves fuelled with 36mm twin Dellorotos. It has a Gene Berg pulley, uprated oil pump and remote oil filter. I changed the fan housing for one without the outlets for the heat exchanges as I found the heating next to useless, and put on a full stainless exhaust system from Just Kampers. I had this on a rolling road when first built to set up the mixtures etc and was told it was about 130bhp. None of this effected insurance, I've always declared it's got a 2007cc engine with twin carbs etc. This just drives nice, it's still a large old van so don't expect amazing performance, but this will probably be one of the best driving aircooled baywindows you'll drive. At the same time I had a 2. 0lt reconditioned gearbox from Cog Box. This is a stronger gearbox and gives a slightly higher final gearing which is better for cruising. It has an Empi gear shifter, this reduces the throw of the shifter and has a trigger reverse lock. Oil temperature guage and rev counter. New tyres all round a couple of years ago and spare is unused. New starter motor last year as the original one was getting a bit tired. Mileage may increase as we're still going to drive it around.

I had some work done on the body about 7 years ago. Some of it is bubbling up but I think most of it will be something that anyone could easily deal with at home. Probably see some of it in the photos, but this is 41 year old vehicle so some is to be expected. Rather than get the bodywork dealt with and a cheap respray then add on another £5k I thought it better for the new owner to see what's what and they can do it up themselves knowing it's been done properly. The colour is the original VW blue, I think it's Neptune blue or Ocean blue but I'll have to check the code on the van, looks different in the main photo as it was taken in the shade and the other photos were taken on an overcast day.

I have kept as much of this van original as I could, but bear in mind it's age, so will have some life wear and tear to furniture, fittings, etc.
All the cushions, interior, cooker, sink, fridge etc are the original as it rolled out of the Devon workshop. The covering material and foam is getting a bit thin so ideally you would probably want to replace these, but we used these ok last year.
The pop top is the original and in great condition, never noticed any leaks.
The cab floor is in excellent condition. Still got the oringinal rubber mats (cab mat has split in half though) and last year I got a carpet set from Heritage VW, I have the pieces that go under the seats but never got around to fitting them.

I put some seats from a Toyota MR2 in the front, so much more comfortable than what it originally came with it.

I've got years of receipts, bills, MOTs, tax discs and photos. Also a few spares, workshop manuals, and bits and pieces that might be useful that will all be included.

There are some minor things that need attention, but again you might want to put your own stamp on the vehicle with you're own ideas.
The sink has no pump or outlet pipe - we never used it, mostly camping on sites but all that's needed is a pump and some pipework.
The top of the dash area needs repainting, it's gone dull with some surface rust.
The stick on vinyl floor covering in the rear needs replacing as it's come unstuck and peeling by the side door.
Front drivers side door seal needs fitting.
Head lining above cab has split and will need replacing (I've seen thin ply put in it's place which looks good, I was going to do this myself but didn't get around to it).

Overall this has been a trouble free and reliable van to run in all the years I've owned it, it's had regular oil changes and most of the maintenance on these old vans can be easily done yourself. It's a pleasure to drive around in, there's something about driving one of these and they always attract attention. Nobody will want to talk to us anymore at the campsites in our modern white van and we won't be cool anymore! It's taken me about 5 years to decide to sell this, it was a hard decision and we'll be sad to see it leave.

There may be other things I've missed out but I'll add anything I can think of, but I'll expect you to view it to make sure you're happy if you're interested in buying it.

The MOT is until 12 June 2018. There were some advisories - some corrosion underneath and to one of the sills. Headlamp chipped, reg plate faded, parking brake efficiency low.

I cannot offer any guarantee or warranty and the vehicle is sold as accepted and seen. Payment by bank transfer. Please, only serious enquiries.

Photos to be added later.

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