VW Splitscreen EZ Camper - Volkswagen Bus Van LHD

Meet Dolly.

Dolly is a 1965 VW Splitscreen with an American EZ (Ee-zee) Camper conversion, complete with walk-through cab. Imported from America in 2012, she has been owned and loved by our family since then. She is used very regularly and runs great. With her newly reconditioned 1641cc engine, she accelerated well and stops well too, thanks to a late Bay master cylinder and dual circuit brakes. She will happily sit at 70 mph if asked and can keep up with traffic.

Over the last nine years, we have spent whatever money on her she needed. I'm no mechanic so she has been cared for by professionals. She was commissioned for the UK by Matt Balls at Balls'd who looked after her for six years. More recently, she has been attended to by Paul Johnson at Mid-Norfolk Aircooled. We have a big file of invoices that I am purposefully NOT going to add up! 

Dolly is not a show winner but she is very honest. Only a few panels have needed to be replaced; 4 x outriggers, 1 x cab floor, 2 x front wings. The rest of her is original metal and there are no patches under her floor and no other welding. Her doors have never been off, so all the panel gaps are spot on and as they came from the factory. The roof gutters are perfect (we Waxoyled them as soon as we got her) and her cab doors are in great shape. There are a couple of areas that you may decide need some attention however she is sound, solid and a great example of a 56 year old vehicle. We've kept her with a semi-ratty look as a preference and she ALWAYS gets attention at fuel stations, car parks and on the roads. She is insured with an agreed value of £25k.

Despite her being MOT exempt, we had her MOT'd this year in readiness for her sale. It's due in May 2022.

She is being sold for genuine reasons. This is a ‘head over heart' decision, which I will very openly explain in more detail if asked.

Here is a list of some of the spec:

ENGINE & MECHANICALS:

1641cc twin port engine with twin Kadron 34 carbs (reconditioned approx. 1500 miles ago)

Mahle pistons and barrels

Machined crank-shaft with new bearings

Vintage Speed side exit s/steel exhaust

VW Aircooled Works engine bay clean gas automatic fire suppression system

Flamethrower coil

Fuel pressure regulator

New fuel hoses fitted one year ago

1956 Original Crow's Feet wheels banded on the rear by 1 ½“ and powder-coated to match interior upholstery

2 x front tyres replaced for this year's MOT

Rear tyres have plenty of tread

Raised steering box reconditioned by Richard Homewood of N2 Engineering

Late Bay Window duel circuit master cylinder giving increased braking power to the four drum brakes – she stops well.

Splitscreen only towbar (pulled our 500kg Eriba Puck caravan with ease)

EXTERIOR:

Drive-away awning roof rail

90% original paint

Custom signwriting on tailgate lid

Musical air-horn and Arooga horn

American registration plate window shrouds

Towel rail bumpers

Yellow spotlight

INTERIOR:

Custom ‘Fat Biscuit' vinyl upholstery

Oak veneered front cab door cards with custom painted stripes

Pedal lock included

Aircooled Accessories cab door handles

Storage shelf above driver's windscreen

Custom Oak veneered interior using original EZ cupboard doors

Black-out blindfold for front windscreen and rear tailgate

One-off black-out blinds matching interior colour and using the same fabric as the blindfolds

Cab bunk (for storage or small child sleeping)

Storage: Wardrobe, under Buddy seat, under rear rock & roll bed, above rear seat in ‘head-banger' cupboard and in a small cupboard behind the passenger cab seat, the door of which doubles as a temporary worktop.

Original EZ foldaway table.

All interior lights work.

She will be sold with the drive-away awning tent with sleeping pod, which has been used only a handful of times.

Please be respectful of the fact that Dolly is almost part of our family and this is a ‘sensible' decision. Selling her is a wrench and I will only entertain genuine interest in her. Low ball offers will not be replied to.

We live between Downham Market and Kings Lynn in Norfolk. We'll very gladly host viewings. Test drives will only happen if you have and can prove valid insurance, otherwise I will happily take you for a drive and test her out in any way you require.

£23,750 or nearest offer

Thanks for looking and reading this far!

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