It’s time to reluctantly sell our 1975 T2. We’ve owned him since 2019, and he’s brought us plenty of joy, but with a little one now, we simply don’t have the time to get out in him as much as we’d like. It’s time to pass him on to someone who can give him the love and road time he deserves.
Percy is a solid, usable van. It drives beautifully, starts easily, and has been well looked after, including being in dry indoor storage during our 6 year ownership.
Basics
• VW Type 2 Late Bay – 1975
• Imported from Mexico (believed to be in the UK since around 2008)
• Left-hand drive
• 1.6L stock engine, manual transmission
• 86,457 miles
• 12 months MOT until November 2026
• Has been resprayed prior to our purchase
• Overall in good condition for age
Engine & Mechanical
We have had the following work undertaken during our ownership.
• New exhaust
• Refurbished steering box
• New fuel pump and carburettor
• Rear brakes replaced at 2024 MOT
• New starter battery fitted last year
• Engine work and tune-up carried out by Absolute VW – runs beautifully
• Underside undersealed and belly pans fitted (not welded, so removable)
• Regular annual MOT and service since we’ve owned it
Interior & Electrics
• New rock & roll bed from Kens Customs (£700)
• MCJ Steering wheel
• Floor mounted table (removeable)
• New rear seatbelts (including 1 long enough to accommodate child car seat)
• Leisure battery and 240V electric hookup (in engine bay)
• USB chargers and LED lights running off the leisure battery
• 3-pin sockets for use when on mains hookup
• Handmade curtains using handprinted fabric
• Blank door card panels, perfect blank canvas for fabric of your choice
• Seat belt mounting points welded to repair previous rust
Bodywork
• Paintwork generally tidy
• Gutters in excellent condition
• Rust starting to show on wheel arches and just inside the sliding door
• Belly pans and underside in good shape. Undersealed when belly pans added
• VW mudflaps fitted
Also Included
• Campervan cover
• Steering Lock
• Wheel Lock
• Roof rack and jerrycan
• Yellow sun canopy
• Tripod stand for using table outside
• Chocks
Things to Know
• Rust on wheel arches and inside the sliding door
• A few minor cosmetic marks consistent with age
• Key to jerrycan snapped in lock so lock needs cutting
• Otherwise a very solid van that could be enjoyed as-is or gradually improved
Percy has been a reliable, fun camper for us and always draws smiles and waves. He’s ready to be driven away and enjoyed right now — or could be taken on as a light rolling restoration project for someone who wants to tidy him up further.
Price: £12995
Location: Buxton (Derbyshire)
Happy to answer any questions or share more photos.
