1961 LHD VW Split Screen Panel Van - rare solid honest van who likes to travel

£22,500.00
CV1
My lovely 1961 Splitty is now for sale.
He starts, runs and stops great. He likes to travel and is ready for his next adventure.
He's super rare and has had all the mechanical stuff done, now just needs a bit of TLC, a service and the 'pretty' bits.
Originally imported from California and purchased in 2019, he's now UK registered with a great reg number.
Below is all the work he's had done, copied from the invoices.
The Mechanics
* Complete mechanical restoration and one subsequent service.
* New engine, carefully run-in, return trip to Wiltshire. He likes to travel and is happy tootling wherever you wish to go.

Engine and drivetrain:
* 1,641cc engine fitted
* Twin Weber carburettor kit added
* Hex linkage included
* Electronic ignition system installed
* Electric fuel pump conversion completed
* Filter King fuel pressure/filter/regulator kit added
* New flexible and hard fuel lines with fittings
* New tinware and fittings, colour-coded
* High power alternator installed
* Four into one exhaust system with stainless exhaust fitting kit
* Engine bay seals, grommets, and bolts replaced
* Complete throttle pedal assembly
* Electrical work includes engine bay rewire
* New ignition barrel and keys
* New IRS late model four-speed manual gearbox
* Full straight rear axle conversion kit with IRS (reduction boxes removed and frame forks fabricated)
* Gearbox nosecone conversion completed
* New gearbox mounts, frame, and fixings
* New driveshafts and CV joints
* Gear linkage and bushes replaced
* Gearstick bush and new bolts
* Rear gear linkage and bushes replaced

Suspension, steering and brakes:
* Adjustable spring plates and bushes installed
* New rear shock absorbers
* Rear brake rebuild kit installed
* New custom pattern brake drums
* New rear brake lines and fittings
* Rear bushes and new bolts installed
* Various new cables, nuts, bolts, and brackets
* Custom front adjustable beam installed
* Various beam bolt kits
* Beam bushes replaced
* Front shocks (x2) installed
* Beam bearings and fitting kit
* Torsion leaves installed
* Rebuilt/refurbished king/link pins
* New dropped spindles for disc brakes - bearings and fitting kit for above
* Disc brake conversion kit including new backing plates and fitting kits (x2)
* Disc brakes (x2) and late bay callipers (x2) installed
* New brake pads
* Complete front brake fitting kits and brackets
* Steering damper installed
* New tie rod ends (x4)
* Full dual circuit brake master cylinder conversion kit
* New brake lines and fittings

* Original paintwork in VW Dove Blue.
* The body is super solid with minimal rust for his age
* New passenger door installed and straightening of a pillar and the front panel completed
* BRM “rolling stock” used alloys (x4)
* Bodywork includes fully stripped and repainted engine bay
* Repaired and painted/distressed engine cover
* Replacement of o/s/f door
* Repaired and straightened front panel
* Repair to one of the pillars (previous damage)
* Fitted towel rail bumpers with new bolts
* Underside treated, refinished and very sound
* The interior is original and is ready to be modernised in whichever style you wish
* Wiring loom replaced to accommodate new additions, including a USB charging point
* Solid, honest van that likes to start and go out out

Miscellaneous:
* Various new cables, nuts, bolts and brackets
* Twin battery conversion (leisure battery) with power cut-off
* Miscellaneous items include brake fluid, oils, greases and underside paint 

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sensible offers considered - but please be respectful to him.

Listed 07/04/2025

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