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Registration No: NEA 421V
Chassis No: 2392148815
MOT: April 2025
Introduced in 1968, the T2 generation of Volkswagen’s iconic, forward-control Type 2 which has proven versatile enough to serve as a panel van, minibus, camper van and even fire engine was immediately recognisable due to its adoption of a large single-piece windscreen. Nicknamed the ‘Bay Window’, the newcomer incorporated a revised half-shaft driveline to the rear which not only facilitated an increase in ride height but also improved handling. The T2’s lengthened wheelbase was welcomed by motor caravan builders if only because the increased interior space it yielded made conversion and customisation easier. Facelifted in 1972 for the following model year, the Volkswagen gained more visible / higher set indicators and stronger square-profile bumpers that enabled the so-called T2b to meet contemporary US passenger car safety standards (tests from which vans were technically exempt).
A late production T2, it was converted when new to Devon Moonraker specification. UK-supplied, the Volkswagen is presented in attractive Yellow and White paintwork and features its pleasingly largely original interior, this includes a side opening ‘pop top’, worktop and cabinets with two-burner hob, sink with drying rack, rock-and-roll bed, folding chair, table, curtains, storage, fridge, C-TEK charger with leisure battery and more. Utilising a ‘big bore super street’ 1641cc engine that was fitted in 2009 by The Engine Shop, after the engine had received a full overhaul. In previous ownership from 2012, the Volkswagen received over £6,000 enhancement with specialists Absolute VW, including lowering with Creative Engineering parts; new front discs, calipers, pads and hoses; wiring attention; rocker gaskets replaced; new exhaust; 12v fuse box; 240v hook-up; and more. Subsequently, ‘NEA 421V’ covered c.3,000 miles including a European road trip, before being acquired by the vendor who continued the improvements and camping trips with journeys to the Brecon Beacons, Suffolk, and Bristol. Last year receiving a carburettor overhaul, a new dual marine battery (costing £120), and a new coil, distributor, heat exchanger, service items, and Pertronix Ignitor kit costing some £600, from specialists Just Kampers. Accompanied by a history file with a collection of invoices, a no advisory MOT until April 2025, and V5C which records just six former keepers, and a full set of black-out window covers.
For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452
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