First UK registered in 2018Believed to be an ex-Texas vehiclePurchased by our vendor as a bare metal, stalled projectFull restoration completed in 2019 with minimal use sinceFitted with a 1700cc Type-4 engineSubject to 6.5% + VAT Buyers feeHPI ClearIntroductionFew vehicles capture the spirit of freedom quite like a Volkswagen Type 2, and this 1977 camper brings something extra to the story.

With a larger 1700cc engine and a carefully completed restoration, it offers the charm of a classic VW with a more usable edge for modern touring.History & OwnershipBuilt in 1977, this left-hand drive Bay Window arrived in the UK in 2018.UK registered 1 November 2018One former UK keeperVendor acquired as a stalled bare-metal projectThe Ebay advert he bought it from is in the image galleryCompleted in 2019 as a personal restoration projectWhile little is known of its early US life, its more recent history is documented, including images, please see the gallery.InsideSimple, functional and true to th...