15 window, right hand drive, VW split screen bus / camper

15 window. right hand drive. VW bus for sale.   Absolutely rust free and completely restored.

Location: South West London.

Contact: Matthew Dearden 07552 634 002 or write2matt@email. com

Available to view: evenings. but not weekends before mid-October

Imported from South Africa in April 2012.   The bus went through a full bare metal restoration. receiving a significant number of substantial upgrades.   In August 2013. the engine was completely reconditioned and rebuilt by Chase Engineering Services. and benefits from a 36. 00 mile or 12 month warranty.

Registered with the DVLA as having been manufactured in 1975 (it is a 15 window VW Fleetline; an original RHD splitscreen bus built by VW South Africa. after the European run of splitscreen manufacturing had ceased).

The bus was being restored to the highest possible specification in preparation for my wedding and honeymoon in September 2012.   The deadline was missed and the budget overspent several times (£45. 00 spent in purchasing and restoring).   This is also the reason for sale!  

The bus was trimmed by Matt Leach. who has trimmed a number of award winning busses. in March 2013 in the deluxe line style.   The cab seats are burgundy leather and door cards off white vinyl.

The rear of the bus remains empty (with the exception of the classic VW perforated roof liner and door cards. again by Matt Leach).   It was booked in (with deposit paid) for a bespoke camper fit out with Kustom Interiors March 2014. however this may be forefeited (any purchaser may be able to maintain this booking and take advantage of the circa £1. 00 deposit I have already paid KI for the camper build).

Since completion. the bus has been used as a daily runner. for local and motorway journeys.

A brief specification and summary of the mechanical works carried out:

Engine: 1776cc

Carburettors: Twin webber 34 ICT

Heavy duty oil pump

009 centrifugal distributor

New alternator conversion

Gearbox: 1303 IRS beetle gearbox 4. 125:1 final drive

Exhaust: Stainless steel. quiet pack header and silencer

Lowered by approx. 50mm front and rear

Ball joint front axle from 68 bay fitted

Drop spindles supplied by Transporterhaus

Rear IRS conversion using Autocraft chassis legs and shock mounts

Adjustable rear spring plates supplied by Transporterhaus

Standard steering system. with reconditioned original steering box

Front brakes: CSP disc brake conversion

Rear Brakes: 68 bay drums  

Dual circuit master cylinder from 73-79 bay

All body panels replaced as necessary to ensure no corrosion.

All mechanical work (with the exception of the August 2013 engine recon) has been carried out by Dave Catchpole. a VW specialist based in Cornwall with many years of experience restoring bays and splits.

Available for sale separately: 1962/63 Blaupunkt Frankfurt FM radio and Creative Engineering Westfalia 6 bow roof rack.   Both purchased for this bus. but never fitted.

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