11th Mar, 2023 13:00
March 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction
1973 Volkswagen T2 Pickup
Registration - Not UK Registered
Chassis No. - 2642008402
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 86,403
This fine-looking lefthand drive Volkswagen T2 is a single-cab pick-up that was built and first registered in Greece in 1973, and remained there until being imported to the UK as recently as 2018. Finished in blue and trimmed in beige cloth/vinyl it is apparently still running on its original 1600cc engine and four-speed manual gearbox, with which it has amassed a total of 86,403km to date, which equates to no more than 53,688 miles – ie a modest average of 1,074 per annum. It has remained in single ownership since reaching our shores, and its keeper currently considers the powerplant, transmission, bodywork and upholstery to all be in ‘excellent’ condition, but marks the paintwork down to ‘good’ on the basis of one or two minor blisters that are now evident. He is now offering the vehicle complete with the full NOVA paperwork required to achieve UK registration.
The Volkswagen Type 2 dates back to 1949 and has long since acquired cult status courtesy of such diverse celebrity owners as Jamie Oliver, Martin Clunes, Roger Daltrey and Jenson Button. It has been home to generations of travelling Australians, helped hippies survive the ‘60s/‘70s and become the transport of choice for many a surfer. Variously available in Van, Bus, single and double cab Pick-up, Kombi and Camper guises etc, it would probably have been nicknamed the ‘car that changed the world’ if the Model T hadn’t got there first. The immortal Split Screen T1 variant remained in production until 1967, when it was replaced by the single screen T2. Currently in its sixth generation, what is now known as the Volkswagen Transporter continues to be successfully marketed worldwide.
In summary:
- In excellent condition for a 50-year-old commercial vehicle
- A lefthand drive example imported to the UK in 2018
- Comes with full NOVA import paperwork
'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.
Sold for £9,562
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - Not UK Registered
Chassis No. - 2642008402
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 86,403
This fine-looking lefthand drive Volkswagen T2 is a single-cab pick-up that was built and first registered in Greece in 1973, and remained there until being imported to the UK as recently as 2018. Finished in blue and trimmed in beige cloth/vinyl it is apparently still running on its original 1600cc engine and four-speed manual gearbox, with which it has amassed a total of 86,403km to date, which equates to no more than 53,688 miles – ie a modest average of 1,074 per annum. It has remained in single ownership since reaching our shores, and its keeper currently considers the powerplant, transmission, bodywork and upholstery to all be in ‘excellent’ condition, but marks the paintwork down to ‘good’ on the basis of one or two minor blisters that are now evident. He is now offering the vehicle complete with the full NOVA paperwork required to achieve UK registration.
The Volkswagen Type 2 dates back to 1949 and has long since acquired cult status courtesy of such diverse celebrity owners as Jamie Oliver, Martin Clunes, Roger Daltrey and Jenson Button. It has been home to generations of travelling Australians, helped hippies survive the ‘60s/‘70s and become the transport of choice for many a surfer. Variously available in Van, Bus, single and double cab Pick-up, Kombi and Camper guises etc, it would probably have been nicknamed the ‘car that changed the world’ if the Model T hadn’t got there first. The immortal Split Screen T1 variant remained in production until 1967, when it was replaced by the single screen T2. Currently in its sixth generation, what is now known as the Volkswagen Transporter continues to be successfully marketed worldwide.
In summary:
- In excellent condition for a 50-year-old commercial vehicle
- A lefthand drive example imported to the UK in 2018
- Comes with full NOVA import paperwork
'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: March 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 11th Mar, 2023
Our March auction of classic, modern classic and prestige cars and motorbikes will take place at Mavericks in Holywell, North Wales (half an hour’s drive from Chester). Mavericks, 8 Moyston Road Business Park, Llannerch-y-Môr, Holywell, CH8 9DQ
There will be free parking for auction attendees.
Entries are now being invited, and sellers will benefit from Hampson’s unique offering of zero sellers commission for physical auctions, meaning that vendors keep 100% of the hammer price achieved for their vehicles.
If you wish to consign your vehicle to this auction, you can request a valuation here or by calling one of the Hampson Auctions team on 01606 828124
Viewing Days:
Friday 10th March 2pm - 7pm
Saturday 11th March 9am - 1pm
Fill in the form below and one of our team will get in touch with a no-obligation valuation. We will also take you through the consignment and valuation process, to enable you to make an informed decision.
If you prefer to contact us directly please call 01606 828 124 or email info@hampsonauctions.com
