17th Mar, 2024 12:00
The Bolesworth Castle March 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction
1973 VW Camper T2 Devon
Registration - MOR 953L
Chassis No. - 2332025551
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 19,547
This refreshingly vivid camper is resplendent in orange and white, fitting the retro-vibe of 1973 – the year it was first registered – perfectly. Fitted with a 1.6-litre version of Volkswagen’s Type 1 air-cooled four-cylinder boxer engine and four-speed manual gearbox, the T2 is mechanically simple and cheap to maintain. Fully functioning as a camper van, ‘MOR 953L’ includes folding seating, curtains, a pop-up roof, cabinet, and stove. To complete the 70s look, there is full tartan upholstery, and a front-mounted spare wheel, complete with bold VW logo. The vendor has owned this T2 camper for 11 years, and has carried out an extensive restoration of ‘MOR 953L’, with everything completed within the last three years. Invoices for all work carried out have been filed, and the vendor also has an original Volkswagen Caravelle manual, as well as a letter from the original owner and a photo of the vehicle from 1977 at a campsite. The odometer shows that only 19,547 miles have been covered, providing buyers with a truly useful and well-loved classic.
Volkswagen’s ‘difficult second album’, the T2 had to follow in the hugely-popular footsteps of the Type 2 ‘Samba Bus’… but it more than passed muster. In 1967, the T2 ‘Bay Window’ replaced the Type 2 ‘Split Screen’ and came with significant changes to the suspension, windows, and engine mounting – in all, just about every panel and mechanical part was new for the T2. Regularly improved throughout its life, VW added developments such as disk brakes, an optional larger capacity engine, and styling changes, with the main design tweaks carried out in 1972. The following year, further design and mechanical changes were added to the T2, which included a 1.8-litre engine and further uprated brakes, before a 2.0-litre boxer was added to the range a year before the T2 halted production in 1979.
· Fully restored T2 camper, with pop-up roof, fold out beds, and cooking facilities.
· Low mileage example with fewer than 20,000 miles on the clock.
· Comprehensive paperwork included, such as invoices, service stamps, and correspondence with the original owner.
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Estimated at £10,000 - £12,000Registration - MOR 953L
Chassis No. - 2332025551
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 19,547
This refreshingly vivid camper is resplendent in orange and white, fitting the retro-vibe of 1973 – the year it was first registered – perfectly. Fitted with a 1.6-litre version of Volkswagen’s Type 1 air-cooled four-cylinder boxer engine and four-speed manual gearbox, the T2 is mechanically simple and cheap to maintain. Fully functioning as a camper van, ‘MOR 953L’ includes folding seating, curtains, a pop-up roof, cabinet, and stove. To complete the 70s look, there is full tartan upholstery, and a front-mounted spare wheel, complete with bold VW logo. The vendor has owned this T2 camper for 11 years, and has carried out an extensive restoration of ‘MOR 953L’, with everything completed within the last three years. Invoices for all work carried out have been filed, and the vendor also has an original Volkswagen Caravelle manual, as well as a letter from the original owner and a photo of the vehicle from 1977 at a campsite. The odometer shows that only 19,547 miles have been covered, providing buyers with a truly useful and well-loved classic.
Volkswagen’s ‘difficult second album’, the T2 had to follow in the hugely-popular footsteps of the Type 2 ‘Samba Bus’… but it more than passed muster. In 1967, the T2 ‘Bay Window’ replaced the Type 2 ‘Split Screen’ and came with significant changes to the suspension, windows, and engine mounting – in all, just about every panel and mechanical part was new for the T2. Regularly improved throughout its life, VW added developments such as disk brakes, an optional larger capacity engine, and styling changes, with the main design tweaks carried out in 1972. The following year, further design and mechanical changes were added to the T2, which included a 1.8-litre engine and further uprated brakes, before a 2.0-litre boxer was added to the range a year before the T2 halted production in 1979.
· Fully restored T2 camper, with pop-up roof, fold out beds, and cooking facilities.
· Low mileage example with fewer than 20,000 miles on the clock.
· Comprehensive paperwork included, such as invoices, service stamps, and correspondence with the original owner.
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: The Bolesworth Castle March 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 17th Mar, 2024
Our March auction of classic and performance cars
Viewing Days:
Saturday 16th March,12 noon - 6pm
Sunday 17th March, 9am - 12 noon
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