1964 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper T1 Splitscreen Campervan

This T1 was previously registered overseas, and was imported into the UK in August 1999. The vehicle is now offered for sale by its third UK-based keeper, who has enjoyed it for nearly five years. EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This T1 campervan is finished in a charming two-tone blue and off-white colour scheme, while the interior features magnolia leatherette upholstery, a white dashboard, and white and blue patterned curtains.

It rides on a set of 14-inch white-painted steel wheels fitted with polished hubcaps, and shod in a set of GT Radial Champiro 75 whitewall tyres. The interior has been comprehensively upgraded, fitted with the Van Wurks ‘Split Classic’ modular system that incorporates a sink, gas hobs, Dometic fridge, and modern electrical fit-out with a control panel with battery switchover and pump activation, plenty of lighting, plus 12-volt, USB, and three-pin power sockets. There is also a full rock ‘n’ roll bed, separate stowable seating, a large table top that is stored in the roof, a Thetford Porta Potti, Pioneer CD player and upgraded sound system, as well as ample storage with secure ‘pop’ fasteners.

Externally, this van features folding passenger-side ‘barn doors’ and a rear hatch with access to the daybed. This T1 will be accompanied by some invoices for work carried out, and an official letter from Volkswagen confirming the car’s official place and time of manufacture. CONDITION Its bodywork restoration, which included attention to the floors, sills, wheel arches and doors was completed by VW camper specialist Smiths of Cornwall at a cost of more than £6,000.

The vehicle’s history indicates some prior accident damage, as both the A and B pillars were both realigned during its restoration by Smiths VW. The two-tone off-white and blue paintwork is described by the seller as being in generally excellent condition, and has previously been resprayed. However, there is a slight scuff on the driver’s-side of the rear bumper, age-related pitting on the door handles, and various small chips on the steel wheels.

Inside, the cabin presents in excellent order throughout, having been recently retrimmed, though there are a couple of very minor marks on the driver’s door card, and a charming time-earned ‘patina’ on the gauges. This campervan’s last MOT test was conducted on 19 July 2017 at an indicated 40,925 miles, resulting in a second-time pass with advisories to monitor slight play in the front axle kingpins, after attention was paid to the stop lamp and horn, and the parking brakes. This vehicle is now exempt from mandatory MOT testing as it is more than 40 years old.

SERVICE HISTORY This T1 Campervan underwent restoration work in August 2009, which was carried out by VW specialist Smiths of Cornwall. This included shot blasting the bodywork, replacing three of the doors, and fitting new inner and outer front panels, both front wheel arches, the cab and rear cargo floors, and the inner and outer sills on both sides of the vehicle. Smiths of Cornwall also carried out welding work, as well as pulling out the A and B pillars due to accident damage, before lead-loading and priming the front panel, applying filler where appropriate, and performing a full respray.

In August 2015, Harry Harpics VW & Porsche Engineering replaced the front wheel bearings, the front brake cylinders, the front and rear outrigger panels, the front and rear jacking point panels, the inner and outer nearside sills, the centre swivel pin, and the top hat floor support panel above the outriggers. Beyond the bodywork restoration, the interior has also been completely refurbished and kitted out with purpose-built units, appliances and electrical connections to give this van impressive comfort and convenience. SUMMARY This Volkswagen T1 Splitscreen Camper is a particularly smart example of the breed, with an attractive two-tone finish and a recently upgraded and refurbished interior.

Previously restored, it may benefit from a routine service, after which it should make a wonderful companion for car shows, beach trips, and longer-distance touring alike. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence.

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On the HPI report, this vehicle shows no insurance database markers for damage or theft. It is currently covered by a finance agreement.