Articles tagged with: type 2
You can still buy a Type 2 Campervan!
Now made in Brazil, there are differences between the newer versions of the German-designed classic. They are now water-cooled rather than air-cooled and they are powered by 1.4 Polo petrol engines. The nose has been modified to take a radiator grille which does give the front-end a slightly different look. However, if you are a true VW Geek, you can get a dummy spare wheel cover to hide the modern look. It’s full of holes, so as to still let the air to …
Bay Window Campers had “improvements” over pre-67 Split Screen or Spliltee Campers.
These were:
Larger and higher bay window
12 volt electrics
Improved suspension and handling
From 1972 the type 4 1700-2000cc engines provide more power
Some models had servo brakes
The pre-67’s differ from the Bay Window Campers thus:
Expect to put up with the quirks and limitations of a 40+ year old vehicle including…
6 volt electrics
Weaker 1200-1500cc engines
Smaller and lower split windscreen
