1978' Volkswagen Type 2

The Bolesworth Castle March 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction
Sunday, 17th March 2024
1978 VW Camper
Registration - OTK 851S
Chassis No. - the details below
M. O. T. - Exempt
Odometer - 53, 755
Bright and vibrant in period buttercup yellow and white, this example of a late-70s VW camper even has matching striped canvas roof, shown when popped-up. ‘OTK 851S’ has been given a thorough refurbishment by its current owner, with the camper being rebuilt, including overhauled suspension, brakes, and a full shell restoration with new front panel and paint inside & underneath. The manual gearbox and 1. 6-litre air-cooled engine are original, though fitted with a new carburettor, while the wheels have been treated to a powder coating and new tyres. Inside, the interior comes with tweed-style front seats, and tartan upholstery in the rear, kitted out fully with camping equipment, including ‘rock-and-roll’ bed, sink, hob, fridge, and auxiliary battery, as well as factory-fitted elevating roof. The vendor describes all aspects of the T2 as in ‘average’ condition, other than the transmission which is rated as ‘good’, on this camper with an indicated 53, 755 miles on the odometer.
Volkswagen’s ‘difficult second album’, the T2 had to follow in the hugely-popular footsteps of the Type 2 ‘Samba Bus’… but it more than passed muster. In 1967, the T2 ‘Bay Window’ replaced the Type 2 ‘Split Screen’ and came with significant changes to the suspension, windows, and engine mounting – in all, just about every panel and mechanical part was new for the T2. Regularly improved throughout its life, VW added developments such as disk brakes, an optional larger capacity engine, and styling changes, with the main design tweaks carried out in 1972. The following year, further design and mechanical changes were added to the T2, which included a 1. 8-litre engine and further uprated brakes, before a 2. 0-litre boxer was added to the range a year before the T2 halted production in 1979.
In Summary
· Beautifully restored T2 camper, with pop-up roof, fold out beds, and cooking facilities.
· Relatively low mileage example with less than 54, 000 miles on the clock.
· Ideal chance to own a fully-functioning classic camper.
This Car has been entered into Hampson Auctions, The Bolesworth classic and performance car and motorcycle auction, which will be held at Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9JJ on Sunday 17th March 2024.
Viewing sessions will take place from 9am - 7pm on Saturday 16th March and from 9am - 12:00 on Sunday 17th March, with the auction itself commencing at 12pm on Sunday 17th March, and you are very welcome to join us there.
Prospective buyers can bid in the room, online, over the telephone or via commission, please contact Hampson Auctions directly if you would like to arrange one of the latter two options, or if you would like to request a condition report.
The auction catalogue so far is available to view via our website.
Auction entries are currently still being accepted, if you have a vehicle which you would like to consign, please contact us.
£8000 - £10000
Buyer's Premium 12. 5%