£20,412 (Est: £12,000 - £14,000)
1966 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper Van A very cool looking VW ‘splittie’ that is ready for camping, days out, or events
Manor Park • UK • 18 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£20,412 (Est: £12,000 - £14,000)
1966 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper Van A very cool looking VW ‘splittie’ that is ready for camping, days out, or events
UK • 18 Jul 2026 • Lot 307
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1966 VW Type 2 Camper Van, known as a 'splittie', features a unique 'day van' interior with a rock 'n' roll bed and specialist metalflake paint. It has undergone significant mechanical upgrades including a 1641cc engine with Weber carbs, a replacement gearbox, and an upgraded braking system, making it a well-maintained and visually striking classic camper.
Condition
8
The vehicle is described as having a professional respray in 2005 and presents very well. The bodywork is 'notably straight'. It benefits from numerous tasteful exterior enhancements and detailed Fuchs-style alloy wheels. Mechanically, it has had significant work including an engine overhaul, new barrels and pistons, a replacement gearbox, and upgraded braking systems. The interior is custom-built with high-quality materials. While not pristine, it shows excellent care and has had substantial upgrades and maintenance, indicating minimal cosmetic imperfections and requiring only minor reconditioning.
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95,453 miles
286101317
LHD
United Kingdom
Manual
AGS274D
1966
Auction
£20,412 (Est: £12,000 - £14,000)
1966 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper Van A very cool looking VW ‘splittie’ that is ready for camping, days out, or events
Manor Park • UK • 18 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
This very beautiful VW camper left the VW factory as a Typ 281 Microbus with a 1500cc engine on 11th February 1966 bound for Philadelphia, USA with a sought after ‘walkthrough’ cab configuration.
Imported to the UK in 2005 from, we believe, San Diego, California, by a previous owner, this Type 2 split-screen van has been configured as a camper - or perhaps what you could call a ‘day van’ with a bed, whilst retaining the ‘walkthrough’ cab and Microbus windows.
The history file is particularly impressive, with what appears to be virtually every invoice having been carefully retained.
This creates a comprehensive record of maintenance and upgrades, even including invoices from its earlier life in the Californian climate of San Diego.
The bodywork presents very well and is described as being “notably straight, with a professional respray carried out in 2005”.
The Blue finish incorporates a subtle metalflake that comes alive in direct sunlight, gradually softening to a lighter tone as ...
Price Analysis vs Other Type 2 T1s
£3,752
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£30,889
Median Price (Since 2020)
£153,319
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 15th Apr 2016
Latest MOT mileage:
95,234 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 8th Apr 2015, 95,234 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On 16th Apr 2014, 95,131 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Passed
On 4th Apr 2013, 94,154 miles
Failed
On 20th Mar 2013, 54,154 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
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