1978 Volkswagen T2 Microbus - 8 Seater

Factory-spec eight-seater microbus with a large factory sunroof. Repainted in 2014, and rather than having the T2 painted in white, Keith and his wife opted for the classy look of white over Kansas Beige, which looks stunning and suits the T2 perfectly. The condition of the paintwork is excellent, with just a couple of minor marks noted, nothing excessive or that jumps out at you. The images are taken from a few different angles to show off the car as you would see it if you were standing there yourself. Please take the time to fully assess these high-resolution images and videos of the car to make up your own mind about the condition of the paint. Thankfully, coming from the States, the T2 was in excellent condition in terms of corrosion. The panel gaps align well, and the doors all shut nicely with a firm clunk, thanks to the door seals, which are in good condition. As already mentioned, this T2 came with a factory sliding steel roof, which works superbly and is a nice addition to the microbus. We’ve highlighted our observations in more detail through our high-resolution images and videos, so please take time to look through all the media files for a detailed view of what’s on offer and to assess the condition of the car for yourselves. Usually, the dashboard in a T2, especially from the States, is cracked. This did have a few cracks across the top, so Keith has had the main section of the dash trimmed in black leather, which is in excellent condition. The instruments are working correctly, and the odometer shows ~81,395 miles have been covered, at the time of our visit. Sit back and relax, either as one of the eight passengers or the driver. The T2 offers a smooth, unhurried driving experience, ideally suited to those chilled-out Sunday drives or weekends away with the family. Or you could even do as Keith did and use it as a wedding vehicle. All of the windows are in excellent condition, with no noticeable scratches. The window seals also appear to be in good order, with no perishing spotted. The headlights are in good order with no damage to the lenses, and the rear light lenses, although they have no cracks, are a little crazed with age, but would be easy to replace, as these are readily available. Fitted with steel wheels, finished in silver with a bright chrome hubcap, these are generally in very good condition, with just a few minor signs of tarnishing. The tyres are two different brands to the front and rear, but both have a period whitewall stripe, and all have a good amount of tread remaining. Please take time to review the photos and videos for a detailed view of the exterior, wheels and tyres so you can make your own assessment of their condition. Tyres are a key safety item, and you should consider replacing any that are cracked, perished, unevenly worn or over 10 years old. The seats are in excellent condition. In the front, these have been trimmed in beige vinyl, and the rears have been trimmed to match the exterior colour scheme, with leather on the face of the seats and vinyl on the backs. A hard-wearing flooring has been used in the front, and an easy-clean vinyl flooring has been fitted in the rear, all of which are in excellent condition. The engine fires up without hesitation and runs without issue. The 2.0-litre engine pulls well as you work your way through the gears, which are easily selected, shifting in and out of gear with ease. The switchgear in the T2 has a light amount of patina on the lettering of the switches, but all are said to work, with no issues reported. Keith has saved the original sketches of his vision for turning the microbus into the glorious wedding chariot, along with samples of the interior. Also included are invoices for the bodywork, interior, various services, MOTs and a copy of some paperwork from the States. If you’re in the market for a classic VW family day bus, then look no further - this is perfect to take you for weekends away or days out. Or perhaps you have an existing wedding car business you’d like to expand, or even the entrepreneur in you wants to start a business like Keith did. With all the hard work done, this could have the potential of a ready-made business. We’ve carried out our usual seller checks, including verifying photo ID, the V5C and an HPI check. This confirms the car has not been stolen, written off and does not have any outstanding finance. Please note: this check does not include mileage verification. We’ve summarised the car based on the seller’s information above. As always, we go to great lengths to photograph and film the car in high-resolution detail so you can make your own informed assessment from the comfort of your sofa. So grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy reviewing everything in this listing. Viewings are welcome for all our listings. Please get in touch to arrange a time – we just need to speak with you first and receive valid photo ID before confirming. If you have any questions, no matter how small, please ask the seller in the comments section below before placing your bids, as bids cannot be retracted and form a binding contract if you win, just like in a traditional auction. On the road, no knocks or bangs were heard coming from either corner of the T2, and it rode lovely over the speed bumps in the surrounding area. The brakes bring the T2 to a stop in a straight line, with no juddering reported through the pedal. The original two-spoke steering wheel has a light wear on the rim, which is in keeping with the VW's age. The same can be said for the condition of the gear stick.