1968 Volkswagen TYpe 2 Split Screen Camper - DORSET VINTAGE & CLASSIC AUCTIONS Thursday 19th March 2020 Henstridge Airfield Henstridge, Somerset, BA8 0TN

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Make: Volkswagen

Model: Type 2 Split Screen Camper

Year: 1966

Registration Number: GFX 293D

Chassis Number: 236148592

Engine Number: AH 041557

Transmission: Manual

Steering: Left Hand Drive

Colour: Pearl White over Velvet Green

MOT Test Expiry: Exempt

Guide Price: £29000 - 32000

Road Tax Exempt

Lot No: 210

Here comes summer and your ticket to a taste of warmth thanks to this VW “Splitty” campervan, the Holy Grail among VeeDub enthusiasts.

The base vehicle, a 1966 German-built 11 window Transporter, was exported to the United States and repatriated to Europe when it arrived on UK shores in 2008. Shortly after, the vendors, both Naval officers, acquired the VeeDub which underwent a total restoration with marque specialists. The rebuilt twin port 1.6 litre engine is coupled to a reconditioned gearbox, while the suspension is sympathetically lowered with coil springs over shock absorbers.

The interior high standards match the exterior, a sheer delight to behold. The owner is highly skilled – having built his own house extension, he plans to go on a boatbuilding course on retirement so the Splitty is now ready to float someone else’s boat.

Its fridge runs on electricity or gas, while the interior also features good lighting, a three quarter fold-down bunk, and a Zig unit to monitor the 12 volt and 240 volt interior electrics. The gas cooker is mounted on one of the twin side doors in period style so can be used inside or out, depending on the weather, making it ideal for those surf trips to Newquay!

The exterior is finished in the VW factory colours of pearl white over velvet green and there’s a perfect colour match to the leather front and vinyl rear seat facings. The original roof has been retained rather than converted to a pop-top, making secure garage storage easier.

It’s very appealing, highly practical, and great value when in the last few years some of these VWs with quality, and not always original, conversions have been achieving well in excess of £50,000. The copious history file, accompanied by a current V5C certificate, clearly shows why this particular camper has such great appeal.

Guaranteed to turn heads wherever it goes, this VW will be welcomed at any classic car or campervan event.

SOURCE: http://www.dvca.co.uk/vehicles-for-auction-view.php?classic-cars=Volkswagen-6398

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1949 Daimler DB19 DHC by Barker - DORSET VINTAGE & CLASSIC AUCTIONS Thursday 19th March 2020 Henstridge Airfield Henstridge, Somerset, BA8 0TN

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Make: Daimler

Model: DB18 Drophead Coupe by Barker

Year: 1949

Registration Number: KXR 627

Chassis Number: 53511

Engine Number: 20464

Transmission: Pre-Selector

Steering: Right Hand Drive

Colour: Royal Blue over Light Grey

MOT Test Expiry: Exempt

Guide Price: £14500 - 16000

Road Tax Exempt

Lot No: 209

The DB18 was produced from Daimler’s Coventry works between 1939 and 1953. Various Coachbuilders offered their own bodies, this being an elegant three position Drophead Coupe by Barker. Power comes from the six-cylinder 2.5-litre engine as originally specified for the Army’s Scout Car. Reliability was thus important yet it offers refined power and drives through a  recently overhauled, four-speed pre-select gearbox to the rear axle. There is a single SU carburettor fed by an AC mechanical pump.

The present owner acquired the motor car some thirty years ago. He had the body stripped to bare metal and resprayed in Royal blue and grey with a pleasing red coachline. Being a well-established coach trimmer by profession, he undertook a complete refurbishment of the interior in his own workshops, providing lovely red leather seats and a high-quality mohair hood, fully lined and having the ability to be used in three separate positions.

The motor car has become well known over the years, appearing in local shows and events. Sadly due to the poor health of its owner, it has had very few outings in recent years and now that driving is no longer possible for him, the owner has decided it is time this lovely old Daimler found a new home.

KXR 627 is offered with a V5C registration certificate, a sheaf of old MOT test certificates, some photographs of the aforementioned restoration, a workshop handbook, a spare parts catalogue and sundry spare parts.

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1936 Austin 7 Opal Tourer - DORSET VINTAGE & CLASSIC AUCTIONS Spring Classic Car Sale Thursday 21st March 2019 Henstridge Airfield, Henstridge, Somerset, BA8 0TN

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1936 Austin 7 Opal Tourer

Make: Austin 

Model: 7 Opal Tourer

Year: 1936

Registration Number: DPK 160

Chassis Number: 224337

Engine Number: M219546

MOT Test Expiry: Exempt

Guide Price: £8500 - 10500

Road Tax Exempt

Lot No: 204

Much has been written about the Austin Seven, the 747cc side valve 4 cylinder engine, the wheelbase of 6’3” (6’9” from late 1931) and the overall length of just 10’6” usually. The ‘jewels’ in the model range include the Ruby, the Pearl and as offered here, the Opal.

Designed as a tourer for two persons, the Opal turns heads and creates a throng of enthusiasts when parked, perhaps because of its relative rarity. As with all Sevens, it is light and easy to drive and has a modest performance with little thirst. Repairs tend to be simple and spare parts plentiful, due to the excellent support from the Owner’s Club. Even if a breakdown should occur, there is a sporting chance that a roadside fix will be possible, as against the average ‘modern’ where there is little point in even opening the bonnet. The fuel for a Seven flows sometimes by gravity from a scuttle mounted tank to the carburettor, although later models have a simple pump. Turning on the ignition will produce a spark, which at some stage can be made to appear in the correct place, so that a journey can be resumed quite easily.

DPK 160 is part of a private collection and appears to be generally good, with tidy bodywork and interior. The hood is a little tired but for the amount of use likely, is quite adequate. Mechanically all looks present and correct but as no battery is fitted, we can only recommend that a period of re-commissioning is carried out once the motor car is safely home. Please note that side screens are not supplied. 

The motor car is offered with the V5C registration certificate, an older V5 document, showing the Austin was acquired by the current family in November 1997, plus various invoices and old MOT test certificates. The motor car is currently on SORN.

Addendum: RF60 and VE60 registration books are also supplied. 

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