A Genuine 1979 VW T2 Bay Window camper, finished in a rare and iconic olive green, offered in honest, original condition with a traditional pop-top roof and classic camper layout.
This is not an over-restored show van – it’s a proper, usable classic VW camper with bags of character, ideal for someone who wants to enjoy it now and improve it over time, or preserve it just as it is.
Over £3,800 spent in July 2025 with Beetlelink VW specialists including full carb rebuild, ignition service, brake overhaul with new servo, steering and suspension refresh, fuel system renewal, battery replacement and road test. Strong compression across all cylinders. Invoices available. Drives well and ready to enjoy.
Vehicle Details
- Year: 1979
- Model: Volkswagen T2 Bay Window
- Engine: 1970cc petrol (air-cooled)
- Gearbox: Manual
- Registration: SKB 740T
- Colour: Olive Green
- RHD: UK registered
Camper Conversion & Layout - Traditional pop-top roof with canvas sides
- Spacious double rock and roll bed downstairs
- Upper sleeping area within pop-top (ideal for child or storage)
- Side Kitchen unit with sink and hob
- Good storage throughout
- Original-style curtains and fittings
Mechanical & Condition - Starts, runs and drives
- 2.0 petrol engine sounds healthy and pulls well
- Engine bay tidy and accessible
- Brakes, steering and clutch operate as expected for a vehicle of this age
- Bodywork presents well from 10 feet with age-related marks and patina
- Interior shows wear consistent with a 1970s camper but remains usable
- A solid base for light refurbishment or continued enjoyment as-is
Why This Camper - Increasingly rare late-bay T2
- Desirable pop-top configuration
- Simple, mechanical air-cooled VW
- Ideal entry into classic VW ownership
- Strong future classic potential
- Camper attracts thumbs-up, conversations and nostalgia everywhere it goes
Viewings & Sale - Viewings welcome by appointment
- Private sale
- Sensibly priced for condition and originality
- Happy to answer questions from genuine enthusiasts
Recent Mechanical Work (July 2025 - £3,876 spent)
The van has recently undergone extensive mechanical recommissioning by Beetlelink (VW specialists, Surrey).
Engine & Fuel System - Full carburettor strip, ultrasonic clean and rebuild (twin carbs)
- New carb gaskets, seals and pressure testing
- New fuel lines throughout with proper clips
- New fuel filter
- Engine oil & filter change (20W-50 classic oil)
- Valve adjustment (hydraulic valves)
- Ignition service: new distributor cap, rotor arm & condenser and new NGK spark plugs
- Compression test carried out: Cyl 1: 145 psi, Cyl 2: 150 psi, Cyl 3: 150 psi, Cyl 4: 145 psi (Strong, even compression)
- Engine tuned and timed correctly – runs smoothly and idles well
Brakes - Rear brakes fully overhauled: new rear wheel cylinders, new rear brake hose (nearside), shoes cleaned, rebuilt and adjusted, system bled with fresh DOT 4 fluid
- Brake servo replaced (fault diagnosed and rectified)
- New vacuum hose and non-return valve
Steering & Suspension - New steering coupler
- New steering damper
- New track rods (fixed & adjustable)
- New drag link
- Centre pin & bushes replaced
- Front beam greased
- Front wheel bearings adjusted
- Vehicle tracked and steering centred
Electrical & Other - New Yuasa battery
- Fuel tank sender replaced
- Fuel gauge repaired using good used parts (rare items)
- Wiper stalk replaced and working
- Rear bumper refurbished and refitted
- Stainless steel tailpipe fitted
Road Test - Fully road tested after works
- Drives, brakes and steers well
- Ready to use and enjoy immediately
Honest Notes - Bodywork shows age-related corrosion in known T2 areas (sills/footwell)
- Tyres showing age-related cracking
