Basic information and history

Volkswagen Type 2 of the T2 generation from the early 1970s is an icon among light commercial vehicles and camper conversions. The model is known for its rear-mounted air-cooled flat-four, simple and robust mechanics, and good parts availability. T2s from these years are characterized by the full-glass front without a split windshield and an updated chassis design that provides better road manners than its predecessor.

This Swedish-delivered example is, according to the seller, from 1973. The odometer reads 18 559 kilometers and has probably rolled over; it is uncertain how many times. Previous owners are not specified. The paintwork has been refurbished earlier and the seller states that the vehicle is said to have belonged to Televerket, something still visible where the paint is lifting at certain edges. According to the seller the car has been used on Gotland, which is cited as the reason for the limited rust.

The configuration is set up for overnighting with a fold-out bed, making the vehicle suitable as a camper base or enthusiast’s car for outings once the technical recommissioning has been completed.

Equipment and options

• Manual gearbox
• Fold-out bed for overnight stays

Modifications and improvements

The body has been repainted previously. According to the seller, traces of its former Televerket life are visible under paint lifts at certain edges.

The following parts have been purchased but not installed:

• new muffler
• new carburetors
• new distributor.

Condition

Body and exterior

Overall a good impression according to the seller. Paint is lifting at the edges of the rear hatches and by the fuel filler flap. Rust is stated to be present on the fuel cap; otherwise very little, according to information. Glass is in good condition and chrome, trim, light lenses and emblems are assessed as okay.

Interior

The interior shows considerable wear from age. The front seats are worn. The dashboard has dry cracking and the seller states that new panels are needed at the footwells. The headliner is good for its age but would benefit from refreshing. Steering wheel, controls and switches are described as fairly good for the age. A fold-out bed is installed.

Tyres and wheels

Steel wheels in okay condition and two tyres in near-new condition.

Mechanics and functions

The engine appears to run on only three cylinders according to the seller. The brakes were overhauled a few years ago. The condition of the gearbox and driveline is unknown. The vehicle is delivered with a new muffler, new carburetors and a new distributor that have been purchased but not installed.

Service history

According to the seller, the vehicle has been home-serviced intermittently. No service records, history or receipts are included. Documentation for previous work is missing, so actions carried out cannot be substantiated with paperwork.

Summary

Volkswagen Type 2 T2 from the early 1970s with a camper focus thanks to a fold-out bed. The paintwork has been refurbished in the past and bears traces of a previous life with Televerket. The exterior is said to be generally in good condition with localized paint lifting and limited rust according to the seller. The interior shows clear patina with worn front seats, dry cracks in the dashboard and a need for attention at the footwells. Mechanically the vehicle requires recommissioning as the engine does not run cleanly and several newly purchased spare parts have yet to be fitted. The lack of documented service history makes this a project for the knowledgeable enthusiast who wants to put their own stamp on it and restore reliability and function.