Highlights

Gorgeous turquoise and white colour scheme throughout
Great condition and very well maintained
Recent service and mechanical checks prior to sale
Ideal modern drive with rebuilt engine, upgraded suspension, brakes and gearbox
High specification cabin including 21inTV/DVD system and mobile WiFi
Regularly used and has proved utterly reliable
Commercial potential as wedding and advertising vehicle

The Appeal

A VW Splittie is all about adventure. It’s a point firmly proven by this beautiful turquoise and white ‘63 T1 which has explored all over the UK - without issue - and featured in weddings and even an advert for delicious Ardbeg Whisky.

To deliver all that, it has been carefully and sympathetically improved across the mechanicals, running gear and interior. The oily bits include a rebuilt 1,600cc air-cooled motor and upgraded suspension. You’ll find Red 9 Design front suspension, a fully independent rear set up. There are disc brakes all round, rack and pinion steering and a rebuilt IRS gearbox.

The van has been maintained in line with obvious investment in the specification. This includes servicing every 1,000 miles and it comes to market fresh from an oil and filter change and checks across the brakes, timing and valve clearances.

Then, finally, there is the condition. Just have a look at the photos - this is one gorgeous van. Beyond the stylish exterior, you’ll find a high-specification cabin with rock and roll bed, 21in TV plus wifi and a full five-seat layout with seatbelts for all occupants.

Whether you’re interest is sparked by the spec, the style or the condition this is a genuinely impressive van. It is naturally MOT exempt but as it is an indication of the seller’s meticulousness that it has been put through a recent MOT test that now runs to August 2025 without advisories.

As pretty as it is drivable, this van would work very well as a family holiday wagon or there is obvious commercial potential.

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History and Paperwork

Registered in 1963
First UK registered in November 2012
Six registered keepers since arriving in the UK
Current keeper since March 2021
Used regularly for weddings as shown in photos
Featured in advertising campaigns including Ardbeg Whiskey
Serviced every year with oil changes every 1,000 miles or annually by specialists
Recently serviced with oil change, new oil filter, valve clearances set, timing adjusted, brakes checked
MOT and tax exempt but comes with a new MOT issued at the end of August
Current MOT runs to 21st August 2025 with no advisories and 9,512 miles showing on test
Speedo rebuilt by a specialist in Germany in 2018, 9,700 miles since then
Buyers should check the MOT history to determine the mileage

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The Condition

Very pretty two-tone camper van in turquoise and white
Paintwork presents well with only small areas to note in photographs
Bodywork presents similarly well with good panel fit and finish
Versatile 11 window Kombi with double ‘barn door’ side doors
Underside of the vehicle is in very good condition with no structural advisories on MOT
In as manufactured condition with some small repairs over the years
Bodywork has two small dents from cargo doors, approximately 3-4 mm in diameter
Front bumper on driver's side has paint repair over rust showing imperfections
Small area on the front shows under layer due to polishing
Bubbling in the lower sill on the driver's side, no greater than a 50p
Attractive classic Porsche-style alloy wheels in good condition
Rear classic-style roof rack fitted
Left-hand drive, driven all over Scotland, England, and Wales with no visibility issues
Full high-end camper interior, designed and built in the UK
Very high specification which is summarised below
Stylish cream interior with turquoise piping in very good condition
Interior looks very versatile with five seat or rock and roll bed layout
All seats are usefully equipped with colour-matched lap belts

Specification:

New period seatbelts with extensions to fit all sizes of people and to allow child seats with seatbelts
Vanwurks kitchen and overhead locker
240/12v Fridge freezer
Stainless steel safari windows
Two stainless steel popout side windows
21-inch retractable TV/DVD system with Amazon fire stick connection
Original speedo professionally refurbished in Germany by a specialist
Retro Sounds stereo
Smoke and CO2 monitors/alarms fitted for peace of mind
Full split charge relay system installed along with PMS power management system
Can be powered of mains, campsite connection, engine whilst driving or leisure battery where no hookup is available

The Mechanics

Rebuilt 1,600cc engine with NOS Pict 34 carb installed
Red 9 Design independent front suspension
Rack and pinion steering and disk brake system
Upgraded Adrian Ward independent rear suspension
Gearbox rebuilt and upgraded to IRS version
Vendor reports it can sit at 60 mph and carry 5 passengers comfortably
Stainless steel exhaust
New spring plates, new CE wide 5 hubs, Spax dampers, new drive shafts, and new bearings
Rack and pinion steering upgrade
Front disc brake conversion
Separate oil filtration system with standard VW filter for longer engine life
Engine bay fire suppression system for peace of mind
Regularly serviced every 1,000 miles
Just serviced and checked over prior to sale
No mechanical or running gear advisories on MOT
No reported running or driving issues
Used regularly across England, Wales and Scotland without issue

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