This splendid ‘Walnut’ T2 with ‘Beige’ upholstery piped ‘Dark Brown’ is a stunning example of both the model and the marque.

Delivered new in March 1979 to Henry Boys & Son Ltd, a firm of Walsall brickmakers and charitable benefactors established in the Victorian era, the car has had just four owners from new and has an exceptionally low mileage of just 16,312 under its various belts.

It was ordered new from the factory with a number of special options, including: the rev counter moved from the left-hand side of the clock to the right-hand side; the top roll, dashboard roll, knee roll and radio surround trimmed in ‘Dark Brown’ hide; shaded Sundym glass windscreen; and all door shuts and other painted areas to be polished.

The vendor, who has an impressive collection of cars himself, has owned the car since 2021 and tells us that he has very much enjoyed his time with it.

We’re not surprised.

We have driven this time-warp vehicle and can safely state that it drives like a virtually...