Gorgeous 1967 Volkswagen camper could fetch £90,000 at auction
The iconic campervan was subject to a full restoration, and has just 1,800 miles on the clock
An immaculately restored 1967 Volkswagen Type 2 camper is set to go under the hammer at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, and could sell for as much as £90,000.
The left-hand drive microbus is one of the highly-desirable T1 or “Splittie” models – named after its split windscreen.
This particular Type 2 landed in the UK as a “rust-free, ex California” example, and was without an engine. While the van was sold as “rust-free”, it was decided that it would need extensive bodywork restoration.
The interior was refurbished to the owner’s specification, and includes features such as a custom sound system with speakers below the seats, a DVD player and a head unit with internet connection.
Electrical power is supplied by two batteries housed beneath the bed, while there is also a 240-volt mains connection and split charging system.
Although orginal T1 vans made use of the same rear-mounted 1.2-litre engine from the VW Beetle, this particular camper is powered by an uprated 2,030cc engine, which is mated to a specially-made Freeway Flyer gearbox manufactured by Bears Motorsport of Dudley.
While the Type 2 might sell for roughly the same price as a V8 Jaguar F-Type R, don’t expect similar levels of performance, as the engine only produces 100bhp.
The restoration took four and a half years to complete, and the VW camper has been on the road since 2013. In that time, it has covered just 1,800 miles.
The iconic vehicle will go under the hammer at Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale on June 30.
