5th Jun, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST

Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia

 
  Lot 307
 

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1969 VW Early Bay T2 Bus (US Import) Registration number: VVK 186G Date of first...

1969 VW Early Bay T2 Bus (US Import)

Registration number: VVK 186G
Date of first registration:01/01/1969
VIN number: 239205971
Engine number: N/A
MOT expires: MOT expired
V5C present listing one former keeper
Current mileage shown: 00400
1600cc
Maroon and black
A fantastic custom VW with no expense spared
HPI checked

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The bus has had a full engine rebuild by Daz Chandler of DC's Hot Rod & Race Shop. Spec. Includes: 1776cc motor, 40 twin Webbers, electronic ignition, oil cooler, servo and Porsche944 brake disc conversion. Also has new rear drums, shoes and drive shaft. Rear anti-roll bar fitted. Lots more, too much to mention but no expense spared mechanically otherwise. The custom oak interior was a bespoke design by All Things Timber. It comes with a smev 4 burner hob and grill, Waeco fridge freezer, automatic water supply with side water tank storage and fold down side table. It has a separate cupboard for gas and pans and a pull out larder style storage for crockery etc. The side seat has storage for dry food ingredients and there is a portable oak table for use inside and out. Original rock and roll mechanism which has under bed storage, overhead locker and deep side storage for bedding, clothes etc. There is also a rear fitted wardrobe and a central walkway storage cube/wedge which is very useful whilst driving, also with an under dash shelf. The interior has custom leather Saab seats fitted and has a fully fitted trim/seats/poptop by Bromsgrove interiors. The seats are memory topped high density foam covered in coordinated wool moon tweeds with matching vinyl/tweed door cards etc. The pop top was also made bespoke in specially treated yachting fabrics (so this is waterproof and breathable). Interior also has MCP billet aluminium steering wheel and door/window trims. Motorsparkz were responsible for the custom electrics which include an immobiliser, alarm, full DAB audio, fridge freezer, auto water and heavy duty leisure battery, LED lights etc. Empi five spoke wheels, also comes with a full set of original wheels with chrome hub caps. It has been kept in a fully insulated purpose built garage since its import ten years ago and has been lovingly used/cherished.

 


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