Well, look at this!

[EuroTrotters]

I used to drive a T2 for work back in the day.

2 litre twin carb.

Never very reliable but....

Great torque
Great traction
Great fun.

But Always feared having a front impact !

And the recent poster of the PVC crash test should worry !

 

[Jaws]

A Splitty was really our first venture away from canvas.. About 1975..
Bloody awful to drive and costs were stupid
Soon went back to a tent.. It turned us off 'things motorhome' for many years ( actually about 30 ! ), eventually returning to the fold around 2004

 

[TheBig1]

people talk about watching paint dry, well, you can actually watch old vw vans rot away before your eyes. They never were a good drive and the fad for all things vw is frankly ridiculous.The number I have seen being pushed through the auctions over the years, which mostly had holes already shows that they are death traps in any accident

 

[gus-lopez]

I was talking to a bloke driving one in to a garage whilst sat on a car tyre. Said he was in so far for 59k & it still needed a complete interior. All the rest was more or less new.

Just found this too

1967 Volkswagen Type 2 13-window Splittie

Quite possibly the best Type 2, 13-Window 'Splittie' in the World... Extensively restored, improved and modernised over a five year period (£100,000) Created by engaging a collaboration of the very best VW automotive specialists Specification to challenge many modern luxury motor cars (See...

www.classiccarauctions.co.uk

 

[tonyidle]

they dont build them like they use-too

thank goodness. nice to own and to show off but practical in todays condition.... not.

They never were really.

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[nicholsong]

Those basic minibuses have come a long way through modifications of the basic concept.

I drove many thousands of miles in T5 Caravelles and they are a driver's dream.

 

[JJ]

people talk about watching paint dry, well, you can actually watch old vw vans rot away before your eyes. They never were a good drive and the fad for all things vw is frankly ridiculous.The number I have seen being pushed through the auctions over the years, which mostly had holes already shows that they are death traps in any accident

I strongly disagree...

JJ

 

[JJ]

!

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

We had one in the early 70,s with a popup top that hinged to one side,had 2 child bunks up there. Cool box type fridge and water was pumped from a foot pump balloon on the floor. Orange and cream Danbury conversion,thought it was Brill.neveŕ had any mechanical issues but a few rusty cills were welded and filled.
Really enjoyed that van, went all over the UK in it. It would be worth a fortune now. (if it hasn't rusted away)

 

[Apache]

I used to drive one for work back in 77, 78 . It was a great laugh but the gears were an art form and the heater was ... well it wasn’t . Sad to see it go when the boss decided to upgrade to a VW Transporter , still air cooled but with hydraulic tappers. Loved it.

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[AJM2]

Emperor's new clothes for me. But it takes all sorts and if they're happy with the outlay good luck to them.

 

[Coolcats]

Danbury in Yate were importing them and converting, but I think that imports have recently dried up
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its about 6-7 years ago since the manufacturing stopped in Brazil,

 

[Coolcats]

And even that kept breaking down on him.

What do you expect with a Porsche

 

[Riverbankannie]

its about 6-7 years ago since the manufacturing stopped in Brazil,

That’s recently in my world, lol

 

[Catpirate]

looks very nice, too small for me but I expect the owners love it. Hope they use it as a camper, must be grat for a couple

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[Coolcats]

That’s recently in my world, lol

Time is a blur, I still think I have only been Married for 6 months but Cool cat No1 (My Wife) reminds me its a few decades or so.

 

[pagey]

Think that Jamie Oliver Dub van has a Porsche lump in it.
Someone will be along very shortly to tell me i'm wrong.

correct you are right about the engine

 

[gwyntaxi]

Out for an afternoon walk down by the river Tweed and came across this absolutely immaculate VW split screen camper, bodywork immaculate, fully redone inside, full leather, beautiful woodwork, had a stainless steel twin exhaust so assume new engine etc? Great number plate, anyone know who owns it, a member here? Looks like a great pension pot investment!!

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Looks a real stunner.

 

[gwyntaxi]

Looks very similar to the camper owned by Jamie Oliver.

Jamie’s got the 23 window splittie with the small oblong windows above the side windows running the length each side, it is said that his is worth £50k+

 

[Taran_Las]

This one may do your head in

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[bobnick]

Now that really does play on the senses. Weird and wonderful.

 

[M-J]

Jamie’s got the 23 window splittie with the small oblong windows above the side windows running the length each side, it is said that his is worth £50k+

The Samba (23 window) campers can go for much more, £150k or so I’ve read.

 

[The Coops]

Our first motorhome , an orange one! Alternator packed up on first outing , AA relay home,. second outing dashboard caught fire, AA relay home, letter from AA that cover cancelled! Van sold ! 25 years later bought a Carado !

 

[monzer]

This one may do your head in

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What type of sorcery is this?

 

[M-J]

What type of sorcery is this?

Photoshop

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[GWAYGWAY]

Had a pickup that type, it hit a bump on the corner kicked its heels together the flipped sideways twice, totally bent. Too much arse end weight and swing axles made a bad combination. My mate bought me a morris commercial van to make up for his driving mistake.

 

[Thedriver]

Anything "Classic" is going to need constant "input". I am 5 years into the restoration of a 1971 Triumph Herald 13/60, I now have a "rolling chassis", to which I am currently fitting an electric PAS unit. (Horror of horrors to the purists!!). I am more than aware that if/when finished it will still need regular TLC!. The high priced ones, are basically for posers, All the others are owned and used by hobbyists who know that they will always need work!.

And spending time with a glass of something watching to see where the the rust starts bubbling through first. Where there is much welding there is always a bit of unprotected metal

 

[Thedriver]

people talk about watching paint dry, well, you can actually watch old vw vans rot away before your eyes. They never were a good drive and the fad for all things vw is frankly ridiculous.The number I have seen being pushed through the auctions over the years, which mostly had holes already shows that they are death traps in any accident

Yeh!! when all the filler falls out !!!!!!!

 

[Boarder]

Think this needs the full hit

 

[PeteH]

And spending time with a glass of something watching to see where the the rust starts bubbling through first. Where there is much welding there is always a bit of unprotected metal

It`s not as bad as it used to be these days. The "professionals" Of Course "dip" the shells before sealing and painting. Mine has been treated, seam sealed and painted with quality Hi Build primer. They are likely more corrosion adverse now than before they left the factory.

Think this needs the full hit
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Actually this one has a better chance than most. If you look, it is still showing California plates. which suggests that it is a recent import and most of the "rust" is likely to be surface. It will still need a lot of work, but is not likely to be terminally ill!.

So long as "Bill the Bodger" is not involved, it will be still around long after the latest Characterless Tesla has gone to the battery graveyard.

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