1961 Volkswagen Type 2 'Split Screen'
Price: POA
Description
Highlights
- Rare 1961 double-door panel van in original, highly patinated Dove Blue paint
- Over £30,000 spent on mechanical restoration and upgrades
- Imported from California, registered as a historic vehicle with the DVLA: exempt from MOT and road tax
- Vehicle history and VW 'Birth Certificate' included in sale
The Appeal
Looking for a classic you can use and enjoy without worrying about the odd stone chip or the flaky original mechanicals letting you down?
That's where this richly patinated and mechanically sorted 'Split Screen' Volkswagen Type 2 comes up trumps. It's a rare 1961 double-door panel van, imported to the UK in 2022 from sunny California, USA. As the photographs show, the original Dove Blue paintwork exhibits a time-earned patina while the underside and engine compartment look as fresh as can be. That's because over £30,000 has been spent on mechanical restoration and upgrades during recent years. The van is now powered by a 1,641cc engine with twin Weber carburettors, Hex linkage, electronic ignition, an electric fuel pump and much, much more.
The list of work done is exhaustive and we've included the vendor's account below. It comes with a copy of the VW 'Birth Certificate' and a detailed vehicle history fo the next owner to pour over. Exempt from road tax, MOT and ready to enjoy, this characterful van is ready to enjoy.
That's where this richly patinated and mechanically sorted 'Split Screen' Volkswagen Type 2 comes up trumps. It's a rare 1961 double-door panel van, imported to the UK in 2022 from sunny California, USA. As the photographs show, the original Dove Blue paintwork exhibits a time-earned patina while the underside and engine compartment look as fresh as can be. That's because over £30,000 has been spent on mechanical restoration and upgrades during recent years. The van is now powered by a 1,641cc engine with twin Weber carburettors, Hex linkage, electronic ignition, an electric fuel pump and much, much more.
The list of work done is exhaustive and we've included the vendor's account below. It comes with a copy of the VW 'Birth Certificate' and a detailed vehicle history fo the next owner to pour over. Exempt from road tax, MOT and ready to enjoy, this characterful van is ready to enjoy.
History and Paperwork
- Bought in 2019, originally from California, imported to the UK
- Registered as a historic vehicle with the DVLA: exempt from road tax and MOT
- Invoices available for all work done, service, and new oil pipes
- Vehicle history and VW 'Birth Certificate' included in sale
- Restored since arrival in the UK, no exposure to UK winters
- Used only a few times in summer, including a 250-mile drive to its current home
- 99,775 miles indicated - although very miles few have been covered since the fitment of the new engine and other mechanical work - (vendor estimates under 1,000 miles)
The Condition
- Original paintwork in VW Dove Blue, no new paint added since 1961
- We're assured that the body is solid with minimal rust for its 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 now very sound
- The interior is original and would perhaps benefit from restoration
- Wiring loom replaced to accommodate new additions, including a USB charging point
- Solid, honest van with no hidden issues, potential for an amazing van
The Mechanics
- Complete mechanical restoration and one subsequent service with new oil pipes fitted
- The vendor comments that it now drives like a much younger vehicle; stops, starts, and steers really well
- New engine, carefully run-in
The vendor provides the following technical specifications:
Engine and drivetrain:
Engine and drivetrain:
- 1,641cc engine installed
- 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
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
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Auction
Auction lot no
356
Category
Vans
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