VW camper van split screen review and buying guide.

Ever been tempted by a split-screen VW Camper van? Me too, full review and buying guide here.. Big thanks to The Classic Motor Hub for the loan of this fine example dating from 1963 and on sale for £35,000.
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[@patrikez1]

My mother refuses to comment, but i know i was conceived in a camper autumn 1969.

[@inigomontoya6806]

I wonder how many besides myself, felt a cold chill when they read your comment.

[@PokePresto]

@@inigomontoya6806 What? I thought it was sweet.

[@dragospahontu]

@@PokePresto cringe

[@ccooper8785]

"Dad, stop shaking the van" - your older sibling - autumn 1969

[@tomstulc9143]

Yea an they were probably smoking dope and dropping acid.

[@zuzanajendralova8087]

Had the best experience of my life with my partner in one of these. Purchased in in Washington state 6 years ago for 3 grand, trailered it back to our gap year home in Vancouver where on a shoe string we did everything needed to make her a runner. As soon as she was ready we hit the road, and headed of to Alaska. we ended up passing through 20 states of US +Canada 10 thousand miles later we ended op in NY City. Unforgettable, a dream come true. Shipped it over the pond back to Uk where i drove her home to Devon and where she still lays in a barn waiting for her next adventure. It simply would not have been the same in any other car. The people you meet, the smiles and the general feel good factor you get driving one is priceless..

[@mendesrui]

Even if Harry would review a tractor I would still watch it. Great stuff again!

[@peterlewis3540]

Its his tone of voice, and authority on the subject he is talking about. You feel he never approaches a subject cold, he does his research, and delivers it a most convincing manner. His videos are so well researched, that if you were in the market for such a vehicle, you would have made your mind up whether to buy after watching his video.

[@rogerhudson9732]

Harry likes a bit of speed, but when the driver is the crumple zone it's better to drive slow and defensive.

[@dhananjayringe]

btw tractors are interesting on their own.

[@pkkwok2008]

It's funny because he did a month later!

[@garethpowell2671]

Rui Mendes He does do a tractor review its worth a watch ........

[@inigomontoya6806]

I had a 1963 23 window, with the same paint scheme, and this brought back a lot of memories. I regret allowing someone talking me out of it, and I can attest to the uselessness of the heating and defroster system. Mine was also a Texas VW, which gave it an advantage in the race with rust. Since the 0-60 speed was not in our lifetime, it would probably lose. I am happy to see yours survived.

[@itsalgud1459]

You never cease to amaze me, Harry, today reviewing an early VW camper! My first wife and I had a model two, circa 1970, in the late 70s and early 80s. We took it all over the state of Colorado with first one, and later, two small boys. It was definitely more sophisticated and better designed than the model one, but the heater was just as ineffectual, mostly there for show. However, the pop top had a bed in it, and my now grown-up son has fond memories of sleeping the bed up there. It was definitely very slow, especially in the mountains, definitely not a vehicle for people who are in a hurry to get there! While we got to the campsite a little later than most, we could set up the van and have it ready in less than 10 minutes, so we made up the time lost when we arrived. One time I got it stuck in a muddy meadow after dark, but we simply put up the top, pulled out the bed and went to sleep. In the morning I flagged a passing truck to pull us out. It was definitely a pain in the ass to work on, but was very reliable and required relatively little maintenance. I even took it down some very rough, rock strewn, 4 Wheel drive roads, to camp in more remote areas along with the four wheelers. They didn’t appreciate a Volkswagen camper alongside their expensive, brutish, huge trucks!😆 I, and the rest of my family, still have fond memories of that old VW camper! The disparaging remarks here are from people who clearly have not experienced the joy of traveling slowly and seeing everything around you, and then being able to pull over virtually anywhere and be asleep in your comfortable bed 15 minutes later!😌

[@glider1232]

Haha.. I remember the long lines of cars going over Loveland Pass, before they put in the tunnel.. At the front was "always" a VW bus, travelling along at 10-15 mph, uphill.. Good times!

[@itsalgud1459]

Glider 123 I tried to be courteous, since I waited in those long lines going over the passes when I was driving my other cars. I had a “5 car limit”; as soon as there were 5 cars behind, I stop at the next pullout to let them by.

[@missingremote4388]

My parents had the same camper, bought new in 1971 for $4000.00 in Denver. We kept it until a rod burst the crank case in 1981

[@nickwills6042]

One of those cars you cannot help but grin whenever you see one, let alone drive one!

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Horrible to drive, uncomfortable, slow, more expensive & less reliable than a brand new van that is superior in every way except "cuteness" - really can't understand the appeal - but hey, the world would be boring if everyone had the same tastes - I guess it's an emotional thing.

[@GREGALBU]

I mean you're comparing a brand new van to one made in the 1950s, obviously a new one is more comfortable and cheaper to mantain and obviously nostalgia plays a big role in that, but like you said people have different tastes and most people aren't buying camper vans to work and new vans to drive around in the weekends.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Yes I notice most people commenting about them have fond memories from their youth so you are right, I think nostalgia is a huge part of it - Whilst I'm old enough to remember these when they were new I never had any exposure to them so don't have any memories attached. Also the kitsch appeal, which just isn't my aesthetic.

[@SonOfTamriel]

So meta

[@Swordie100]

You can drop this engine in 30 mins, what do you mean not easy to maintain. Let alone the cheap parts instead of a 150 euro sensor. Oh well.

[@davidtosh7200]

The changes for Antique 1962 VW Bus are: 1). Flattened larger circular front turn signals with Amber lens; was formerly smaller bullet shaped clear lens, and 2). Rack and pinion steering mechanism; formerly worm and roller. The new front turn signals came ahead of the other competitors by one or two years ahead. For 1964 VW Beetle, it does have larger front turn signals with Amber lens (it also appeared during the 1963 model year).

[@farukm7627]

I saved £55,000 for a Split Screen and had planned to semi-retire at 55 and tour the UK. Alas, life had other plans for me, and now I am on long-term sick, no job, housebound and all the savings have gone, and with it all my dreams of ever owning a VW Campervan. Ah well, maybe in the next life. I just like to watch other people having fun with them - brings me great joy.

[@footballgeorgiebest]

There are many places where you can rent one for a weekend if you are feeling up to it.

[@SUBDUB67]

Come to Oz and you can drive mine.

[@arrandodge9932]

Faruk I wish you the speediest of recoveries if you still have your condition. As I am sure do all us Harry's Garage viewers. May your God be with you.

[@footballgeorgiebest]

My heart jumped with joy when I saw this video posted. I put on the kettle and got out the biscuits! Many Thanks from the proud owner of a 67’ 👍🏻

[@johnjames6463]

I learnt to drive in one of these, it was the family vehicle for 10 years. 1960, 1200 cc engine, 6 volt electrics. It went up hill at about 20 mph in second gear.

[@horsterer77]

This brings back memories - as a boy, the first car I got to drive was a split screen van ( not a camper model ) on forest roads , usually in mud and snow . My father is a hunter, and we borrowed the van when the weather was too bad for the moped, or we had to haul bigger loads . Indestructible, if you kept the rust at bay - just hosing it off works - and can be fixed with a hammer . Surprisingly good traction in bad conditions and in the woods, with the engine in the rear . I fondly remember sliding around on the corrugated floor in the back, with that unmistakable VW engine sputtering behind me , or sitting in the driver seat fishing for gears with that hilarious broom stick .

[@gordonbennett6057]

Ahhh… Harry... your videos are so good! Always. What a joy to listen to a car enthusiast - many thanks for your videos. Cheers.

[@indahouse2323]

Bruh, Yeah - this is BY FAR the best video and detailed description of a split-screen on the net - and yes Gordon, a great joy to listen to a proper car enthusiast talk us through all the details.

[@puttaiyakumar5721]

Fantastic download. The whole thing. Magic.

[@hotpointbrownlover3365]

@@puttaiyakumar5721 this one is a vw t1 camper van

[@toptobottom247]

It's a keeper. Even if it's an extra family car you don't really need. Nostalgia at it's best. The color is eye catching in a friendly way. Just brilliant. You enjoy the journey along the way. I personally would rather convert it to electric propulsion.

[@bsmukler]

I really enjoyed this one. I had a non-camper version (with sunlights and cloth sunroof) over 40 years ago, during a Minnesota winter. It was quite an experience! I had to use a pair of pliers to pull the headlight switch from off to on, since the back of the metal knob always froze solid to the dash. I also drove it from Minnesota to Illinois one night, armed with a long-handled ice scraper which I used to scrape the frost off the INSIDE of the windshields as I drove (while munching on frozen bagels to help stay awake). Good memories!

[@MichaelMorrisseyNYC]

This is the most accurate VW Bus review I have ever seen. I have one and I have driven it over 20,000 miles, including across the USA. It's so nice to see the Bus revered as a true classic. Thank you!

[@NicholasSpartan]

The last few seconds of this vid is what this car is all about . Harry thanks for sharing . Cheers.

[@hotpointbrownlover3365]

its a camper van not a carro

[@murrieteacher]

Thanks Harry, in Australia, mainly the soastal area, they were THE wagon to have. At 70 something years old now, your video brings back some great memories.

[@global001]

Thanks for the video. The memories came flooding back. This was our family car (9 of us) in the 60's/70's. Original paint was green all over however after an accident where, as a child I was thrown into the footwell, my Dad had it repainted. The roof was white, the stripe down the side and V front was purple and the sides orange. Sound of the motor brings it all back. My position was in the middle at the front between my parents. The back however had two bench seats, the missing one in the back, backed onto the front seats. My sisters used to knell facing forward to see out the window. The kitchen wasn't in there but the double bed folded down.

[@yugo4576]

Great thing about Harry is that any car he has (expensive or not), he drives and enjoys it. The chaps who live their life treating cars like investment first, simply can't enjoy them properly. His reviews of any car reflects just that, the real car enthusiast.

[@thatgirl5630]

I ain’t a car enthusiast, I ain’t into cars, I don’t study cars or nun, BUT THIS VAN...I NEED THIS VAN OH MY GOD

[@darrensmith6999]

My Dad had a 1966 Blu and cream version in 1977, 9 of us holidayed in Fort William in Scotland all the way from Bedlington in Northumberland . Boiling hot summer 77 bit of a squash , Happy Memories though (:

[@FezzaYT]

Timeless. A car of extreme character severely lacking in anything of recent times. Loved the video Harry...as always!

[@Crabbyskunk]

Every summer as a child in the 70's, my parents would cram us 3 kids into a 1966 VW Camper Van and we'd head off from New Jersey to the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia, an 8 hour drive away, and we'd spend a couple of weeks at a campsite, essentially living out of the van. It seems outrageous now in so many ways... but those are vividly sweet memories in the back of my little mind.

[@estebangrijalva2443]

Goes to a Woodstock concert in one of these vans - ITS ORGANIC MAN

[@autouniontypeA]

Lovely review Harry! I too have a Fiat 500d from 1964 a VW Split from 1960 and a Fiat 600 Multipla from 1958, amazing that the Multipla is just a tiny version of the VW with all the same quirkiness.

[@jeffkharpoharpo3472]

my dad bought one in 1955! red and white ! I was only 5 But remember it well picking up lumber at the lumber yard! But it It had no VW Front Emblem, from our photos ! Great memories ! Wonderful video!! Thank You!

[@peterlewis3540]

Yet another superb introduction to a 60s classic. Thanks Harry, keep up the quality, its much appreciated.

[@rcpmac]

Lovely conversion. I owned a '65 split window that I drove from New York to California in the 70's. Lots of smiles. Mine had cruse control! A brick that I put on the throttle - 40 mph up hill - 60 on the flat with a tail wind and close to 70 down grade and I got to sit with my legs crossed

[@dragospahontu]

Cool car, i can't wait for a modern electric version of this.

[@hotpointbrownlover3365]

@@dragospahontu this version is mutch better than the new version of this one

[@dragospahontu]

@@hotpointbrownlover3365 why? The new one is a lot bigger?

[@dragospahontu]

@@hotpointbrownlover3365 nice

[@hotpointbrownlover3365]

@@dragospahontu what will they call it the new version

[@halnwheels]

Great Video. My 1966 Westfalia camper was a joy to own. I recall that the engines were alway one year ahead of the Type I. So my 1966 had the 1500 engine, not the 1300 that was in the Type I. This example with the dual port heads, also had the offset oil cooler in a different fan housing. This got the oil cooler out of the way of cylinder#3. Also, the load on the engine was relieved significantly by the transfer cases. This was a 33% gear reduction which kept the RPM higher (faster fan speed) and multiplied torque. I don't recall any cooling issues with this generation Type II. I used the stock pulley with no problem. My engine was balanced by a rebuilder in Paterson NJ, and I got another 500 RPM easy.

[@halnwheels]

I've come back and revisited this video and watched it all the way through again. I so miss this vehicle and Harry's review brings all the memories back. So, let me add a little more detail from my recollections. My Westfalia camper had the pop-up roof which was just a smallish rectangle that had drop curtains all around which were permanently attached from the pop-top to the roof sill. They had mosquito netting windows which can be sealed up by the included flaps. This gave great ventilation but did not have any sleeping accommodation. Starting from the front, VW used the same headlight assemblies from the Beetle, only turned sideways while the sealed beam itself was mounted straight, so I don't recall if the inner assembly was different. I had Cibie' Z Beams using 6V H4 bulbs. The light output was actually better than a standard 12V sealed beam. My bus still had a working window washer that was activated by pushing a rubber bulb on the fluid container. The container was mounted under the dash on the parcel shelf. I also had a working clock and AM radio. I had taken the bus out during a declared blizzard just for fun. Because of the lack of a hood in front, no snow piled up on the windshield and I ended up being the only vehicle on the road other than emergency vehicles. That was fun! The ram-air vent was truly effective, especially since there was no engine or transmission heat entering the passenger compartment. Never needed air conditioning. Heat was better than Beetles because the heated air was carried by an insulated center pipe, rather than rotted out rocker panels. The front drums were dual leading shoe design which meant that both shoes gave equal stopping power on the drum. This was achieved by using dual slave cylinders in each wheel. Of course this meant that when backing up and braking, the front of the bus rose up because there was almost no reverse braking from the front wheels. The rears had conventional drum brakes. The front suspension components were much larger than the Beetles. It was very difficult to get any work done on the East Coast. The components were massive. My bus had an additional Stewart Warner Gas Heater that I figured out the operation and wired it to work. I carried two fire extinguishers. My camper had a fully outfitted interior, and jalousie windows on both sides. These allowed the windows to be open even in the rain. The interior roof was a thin plywood paneling that was very nice. There was a closet with a mirror and a pole for clothes hangers that was by the side swing out doors. I had the "rock and roll" 3/4 bed that worked well. There was a sink and ice box that was not in usable condition, but I left it in place. The bus had the swing out table with a swing out pole, so nothing needed to be stored away when it was swung down. The rest of the storage areas were similar to what was shown here. I sold my bus in 1986, before anyone thought they were collectable. I went to sports cars and motorcycles. If I had the resources I would have kept it. Not because of the value they have today, but because they were truly special. Tom McCahill did an article in Popular Mechanics magazine about these busses back in the 1950s. There is no doubt that you had to be an individualist to own on of these back then. Your neighbors and friends would have thought you nuts! I hope that I have added some value to this great video. I don't have the technical ability to make a quality video like this, and I don't have the bus anymore either. So I hope Harry doesn't mind my tagging onto his video. Thanks Harry!

[@markwalding8205]

Traded a Honda fire blade in for a bay window camper van years ago just coz the car lot owner liked the bike and I wanted rid of it. I knew nothing about vw campers but I can say it turned out to be my favourite vehicle I've ever owned. We had some great adventures in that thing. Driving it really did make me smile. Changing gear was like stirring a bowl of soup and you really had to think ahead with the brakes but I just loved it. Wish I still had one but they're too pricey now.

[@paulglynn5654]

Great review as always in your laid back style ...the fact that you can park these in most car spaces is a big plus ...plus the quirky style . My friend had one back in the late seventies ...went everywhere in it ..great fun ...thanks Harry!

[@kahdmus]

Brilliant! Totally nailed what those old camper vans are all about. Harry, you are a true connoisseur ! Always wanted one, maybe one day...

[@robertmurray2417]

Thanks Harry great to see the old bus still going strong Happy days Cheers

[@porsche356a]

Harry, I have been daily driving a 1965 Devon Camper here in Sydney since I arrived here from the UK in 1998. Like you said we have lots of memories in it, from travelling over Australia, to each of my kids coming home from hospital in it as newborns, to using it as our family hauler. They are so versatile once you've had one you can never do without it. My one made it's way from Solihull in the 70's overland via Africa to Canberra when the original owner gave it to his son when he was emigrating to Australia. These buses are storybooks in themselves. Love the channel

[@ricklangley3438]

Another great video from Harry's Garage. So interesting and informative as ever. Why isn't Harry on the telly? He's miles better than any other car presenter.

[@MARKLINMAN1]

This was AWESOME, you sir are one lucky fellow to be able to afford one. Thank you for this video. I was at a VW show today and saw some AMAZING buses here in NYC.

[@MrHetherton]

Great review, when my dad was alive we had a 56 oval beetle and a 67 split screen camper. Our camper had the 12 volt ele ctrics with 2 speed wipers as it was 67, it had the original 1500cc single port it was originally a swiss army van converted to a camper. it had a 3 quarter rock n roll bed that was a bit on the short side for me as I am 6 foot plus but my dad R.I.P made up a great extension that simply hooked on the foot end of the bed so my feet would not hang over the edge and it work a treat. I remember I was heading of for a few days and 1 of the spark plugs popped out.

[@Franksey180]

Nobody does this style of video better, thanks Harry

[@alisonpickard5280]

Harry - your thorough description of this vehicle has been informative and a lot of fun. Many thanks! Alison from Canada

[@mikehydropneumatic2583]

As a student bought a T2 Westfalia with some friends. Went on a vacation through France with it. In those days you could find a half decent model for less than €2000, those days are gone.

[@andrewgurney6019]

Great video Harry, I've owned a '63 Safari splitty for the last 10 years, I love the thing, had so many great adventures.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Great fun Harry, loved that as ever. I'm intrigued you referred to it throughout as a "car" though rather than a "van" - I have no idea what the right vernacular is, but to me it's more van than car....not that it matters, great vehicle!

[@hotpointbrownlover3365]

@Paul Fellows this camper van is a vw t1

[@hotpointbrownlover3365]

@Paul Fellows yours was a vw t2 camper van

[@hotpointbrownlover3365]

@Paul Fellows these are allot better than the vw t6 camper vans

[@horatiotimewaster5755]

Very cool and a nice break from unobtainable hypercars (though I love those, too). Love all VWs, old and new...glad to hear you're crazy about old Beetles, too. Great video, Harry!

[@sureshot8399]

It is a nice break from unobtainable hypercars, but unfortunately these are getting to be unobtainable campervans now. The Bays aren't so bad, but a splitty in good shape is an eye-watering purchase these days. I have a couple of Bays and as he said though, they are a hoot.

[@waltertaljaard1488]

Keep it out of snow? In Germany and Austria they were regarded as ideal winter vehicles. No radiator to freeze, good ground clearance and main weight on the rear wheels. Snow chains on the tires and off you went. You just had to take the 6V battery out during the night and put it in the living room. Otherwise it wouldn't start next morning. And you had to put an electric heater in it 15 minutes before you wanted to start it. Otherwise the windows would not thaw. Happy days…..

[@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420]

Love Harry's videos. Steve Wright's Serious Jockin' always comes to mind when I watch them. Steerin', tourin', coolin'; all with no 'g'.

[@miltcarlton2593]

I got my Driver's License in a 1959 VW Westfalia Camper in Corvallis, Oregon US. We traveled from the West Coast to the state of Iowa, then up into Canada. Then returned to the US through the state of Maine, traveling on down to Washington DC. Then turned west to return to Oregon. I believe our camper had a 36 horse engine with some sort of gear reduction. Shifted gears at 10, 23,35 with indicated top speed at 48 mph. Most of us drove at 50 mph and when the wind allowed 55 mph. With temperatures in the 90's F the engine would get so hot that to shut the engine off one put it in 1st gear, turne off the engine, and then let the clutch out! The engine had over 100,000 miles on it when my father traded for another VW. I would truly love to have that car back!

[@victorspinetti5145]

Reading the comments I'm reminded of the trouble I had while servicing these VWs for 30 yrs. The vans were fine, it was the ignorant owners that were a PITA!

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

A fantastic review Harry...!!! I love these classic motors! The sound of that engine! 👂➡️👌 😁

[@neilfromdownunder9204]

Nice one Harry...I had a 1970 Mk2 1600 campervan with a pop top when I was in the UK back in 1973-74 and travelled all around the UK and southern Europe in it and loved it, they might have been slow, but at the same time they handled pretty well in windy roads too, but hey if you think they were slow, years later back in Australia I had what was in reality a smaller version in a Mazda Bongo van with a 1000cc motor and let me tell you, you see a lot of the world when you're travelling at 80kph!!...😀 .

[@DanTheManIOM]

Observations were so true and the close was perfect ! You really captured "it". So much that I want to run outside and get mine started... just not a car for high speeds...

[@davidvivian596]

Bloody hell, these vans have been around for ever. I'm 72 years old and can still clearly remember when I was in my early teens, one of my neighbours owning a t1 which was in good condition and finished in blue and white. He was a painter and decorator and used it to carry all the tools of his trade as well as his paint stock! I guess he must have had a slack day once, because when I came home from school, he had repainted the 'blue' (lower) part of the van, that 1970s orange that VW used. He certainly knew what he was doing because it looked like it had come from the factory in that colour.

[@solent7430]

23:48 of pure calming escapism Harry, great knowledge and video, as usual 👍🏻

[@jenBaker707]

gotta love these old VW's - the amount of time I've spent kneeled down behind one of those buggers on the side of the road wiating for it to cool down. Grateful dead tour and such ----- cut my mechanic teeth on old VW's. was my first car. a 72 super beetle that I got for $200 it was basically rusted in place (behind a barn). Had to be dragged home after the brakes got freed up. Spent a year cutting rust out and learning to sheet metal and putty. Those old manuals with all the fantastic drawings. Getting that carb right with that dam oil bath air cleaner. Dam those were good times

[@jenBaker707]

It should be a requirement for a new auto technician to be able to work the magic with one of these. I mean. we set points and shit kids. In places where you couldn't see. We set fuel ratios by ear. because that was / is the best way. scan tools take the tecnician out of the equation

[@mrmoss149]

Great stuff, Harry. Nice to know I wasn't the only one on the frindge of VW- ness in my own misspent youth. Cheers

[@mrmoss149]

" Couldn't be more English if it tried"... Brilliant.

[@neilhuband995]

Ja!

[@ANDYMCNET]

"Nein Nein Nein" ❤

[@Lookup2Wakeup]

But it's German LoL!

[@mrmoss149]

Lookup2Wakeup Harry and I were referring to the countryside...not the vehicle.

[@matthewgodwin3050]

Well I never. I saw this VW Bus bumbling about the Burford area recently and was enviously admiring it as it went along. And here it is, the same bus on Harry's chanel. How awesome is that. Thanks Harry, this is one of my favourite HG reviews, amongst some very good competition. Love these old VW Buses, I've considered buying one a couple of times now, though what I really want is 1963 all over again.

[@jumboJetPilot]

Harry reminds me of David Gilmour - the kind of guy you love to listen to and everyone would love to be friends with.

[@fp4man542]

That takes me back. When I was a lad, my older brother bought a 1950s VW camper. Just a 1200cc engine and 6v electrics. Performance was very modest, I think that it cruised at about 40mph.

[@markkerry5840]

Thank you Harry - diverse but as always very interesting. Rolls to the arctic was a great road trip in the fashion of old Car staff.

[@ThatRosco458]

Harry is so enjoyable to listen to I'd watch a video of him reviewing a paint can

[@huss1205]

Best auto reviewer, something is charming about the way he presents the material...

[@keithskelton5596]

Hi Harry Great vid I have a RH version T2 in Kandy SRI Lanka imported from Japan in 1970 I have recently Refurbed it with a Toyota engine it’s great fun & fantastic for trips. All you naysayers have no idea It’s a fun weekender for beach trips 😁 puts a smile on your face My UK based kids come over & love it big time Thanks again for posting

[@12dougreed]

Brings back memories ,I worked at VW Hannover Stocken. In 1967 . My last job there was fitting the headlights. The reason I worked there was , they paid DM 750 per month Shifts 5am to 2pm. 2pm to 10 PM designed by Germans Built by Turk's, Italians,and the odd Brit. Very few German workers.The Germans had the best job's

[@steves4639]

well, that was fun. even along for the ride virtually, it made me smile. Not being overly conversant in VW's, I learned recently of the gear reduction driveline in the Type 2...trying to make some speed, any speed, from the Type 1 engine in a much heavier vehicle. I always wondered why I heard these things, back in the day, revving their little hearts out. This one is a beauty...and yes, definitely iconic. thx for the fun trip

[@markanderson769]

Great video 📸 Thanks for sharing . When I was little my dad had one something like that one and we all love it .

[@ryanchase9746]

Harry, the Testarossa trip and now a Bus? You are now my favorite guy on KZbin. Cheers, Harry!😊

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

Iconic it is...hence even amongst the many exotic supercars you have in the garage it does not look out of place, indeed it could easily take centre stage.

[@debbieeames5232]

Hi. I learned to drive in a VW Saloon but love the van you are showing me...so far. Deb from Oz

[@78a67h]

One of the best presentations I have seen. Keep up the good work.

[@DarrenJMHughes]

Brilliant video and really nicely edited and put together. I too like these VW Campers and they way of life they epitomise.

[@nervo6321]

One of my fave Harry presentations.....

[@randomoto928]

Another fantastic video. Thanks, Harry! P.S. The aftermarket stereo jutting from the dash louvers is killing me.

[@andrewmoorhouse687]

I can see the appeal. Just imagine getting lost on deserted French backroads in one of these, stopping somewhere that appeals and cracking open the hamper for some Camembert and Chateauneuf. I can almost taste it! Cheers Harry

[@Scotty70]

Andrew Moorhouse you would probably get mugged or worse on a backroad in France nowadays

[@andrewmoorhouse687]

So much for my romantic vision! We toured France las year and arrived in Marseille to horrendous traffic jams. Sure enough, it was the day of the terrorist attack on the railway station...

[@motosnape]

Andrew, my parents did exactly this, back in the 90s. Also, don’t listen to Scott, he’s talking irresponsible crap. I live on a back road in Normandy, it’s as comfortable and bucolic as its ever been.

[@erikhertzer8434]

Harry...I did the same in my teens in the ‘70’s...I had a ‘74 Super Beetle that I tweeked into a Volksporsche...imitation Porsche Fuchs wheels, custom silver paint, rear decklid spoiler...it was no 911 but was the best I could do at 17!

[@ginggur17]

I love these splitters Harry.

[@KiwiCatherineJemma]

30 years ago, you could buy an old one of these (known as "splitties" for the split windscreen) for about Australian $ 1,000 road registered and going, (albeit only just). Now they seem to go for $70,000 (UK pounds 35,000). Shit I wish I'd bought ten of them back in those days and parked them up somewhere with tarps over them. A 70-times increase in VW van price, in 30 years, even beats house price rises for the shittest house in the shittiest parts of Christchurch (New Zealand) as house prices here have only gone up 30-fold in that time. Curiously the more modern "bay" window VW vans, which technically are superior in most ways, seem to sell for far lower prices. But how many of the buyers of these really expensive old VWs actually buy them because they love the technology of the rare, almost unique "reduction boxes" real axles drive systems (which in itself, necessitates part of the differential assembly being installed "upside-down" compared to normal ! ). Personally as well as an old VW van with reduction geared back axles, in my dream "Lotto Win" garage I'd love a classic Rolls Royce, the sort with the engine which is both a sidevalve and overhead valve engine at the same time. I think that it's the same 4 litre straight six which was shared in the Austin 3 litre body re-badged as a 4 litre Vanden Plas.

[@toffeepopzzz]

That's interesting! How they suddenly got popular after being forgotten 30 years ago. Maybe it's the internet? People starting posting pictures, more people became aware of them, starting doing them up and the popularity and price went up...

[@CPDutch]

I can’t say I agree with much you’ve said on this vehicle. I’m not a fan of it at all. I ‘experienced’ it in the 80s and couldn’t find anything about it charming. I’m glad I’m not in charge of what vehicles become classics 😂

[@peterhabel]

That is just such a lovely viachle... Iconic and I would love to have one myself!

[@retromodernism1799]

Thoroughly enjoy your channel and love this exquisite VW Camper !

[@clique53]

Welcome to our world! Great to see you do a vid on this Harry! 😅

[@jeffross5424]

love the final part...with the bubbly, nice!

[@toddvanwinkle7777]

Enjoyed that very much, Harry!!! Beautiful !!

[@OliveiraCasca]

In the group of cars that make you smile:) I would also include the Beetle, the Renault 4, the 2CV and of course the Mini. Thank you for the video with this beautiful example 👍🏼

[@TheAslakVind]

I have been dreaming of them, the splits. I have no idea why, there is an emotional connection. The split bus is like an old friend.

[@johnmcdonald1647]

First vehicle I bought was the same year as this but blue and white. It cost me $270 from a friend of mine which was equivalent to what the six months of rego on it was worth. I could fill a book with the stories that emanated from owning this comic book on wheels. Thanks Harry your video brought back a number of funny memories.

[@dragospahontu]

Cool car, i can't wait for a modern electric version of this

[@eeclass20]

My uncle was in the motor trade many years ago and this was his chosen transport. I remember going out to see the Milk Race near Mallory Park in the late 60's, two families plus gran piled into his split screen toothpaste green and white. I think he had about 4 T1&T2 vans in total , then moved to Puegeot 404 7 seat estate in the early 80's.

[@pcarson1377]

Excellent video. Beautiful little bus. Thank you for the great info too.

[@_pRiYa_11]

I see a new video I CLICK LIKE!!!! GREAT AS ALWAYS HARRY

[@seinsmeld13]

That was great, thank you Harry. Cheers from a Canadian fan.

[@chrisdooley6468]

I hope when I’m Harry’s age I can have a car collection and estate like he has. I could listen to him talking about just about anything and I’d be happy lol

[@longboardluv2]

Harry I have a 1965 vw bus here in Austin TX. The same color as yours. It's called sealing wax red.

[@BlackPete...]

Me too, in New Zealand.

[@longboardluv2]

Black Pete nice! Look on my channel for some videos

[@nasseral-momen1463]

Is it for sale ?

[@longboardluv2]

N.O. - no :)

[@pinarellolimoncello]

Modern name for it is salmon, after the fish.

[@johndrake2729]

My dad had a regular plain Transporter. 1974, I think. Loved it.

[@markobosec9551]

Would be nice if we see You touring with that car. Great videos Harry. keep up the good work!

[@davebollon1306]

Finally, Harry reviews a vehicle I’ve driven (a friend’s - definitely vague on the gears) and sort of owned (I had an early bay). Total pain in the arse to life with, unrealible and shot through with rust. My middle aged self could kill my 19 year old self for not hanging on to it. Best car I’ve owned. (And, as a happy post script, I’ve just checked the VRN of mine, and she’s still on the road).

[@bobeden5027]

I had many kombis, favourite was 1800 twin carb which I converted to fuel injection, and an immaculate 2000cc automatic which used an amazing amount of fuel. all were poptops.

[@MrJohann64]

T1B, grew up in the single cab pickup version of this, BUT, with "tropical" air intakes for engine cooling sticking out the side behind the cab with ducting alll the way to the back. Also helped a lot for dust since the intakes where so high.

[@patheticweasels778]

Wish I had a hard life like you Harry... 😜🚌 In the mid 70s, I had the privilege of taking a 5hr ride in the Canadian winter in one of these. It was like being in a refrigerator for 5hrs...

[@HAudiii]

Great example. It's so pristine!

[@pasquale78]

Nice video as always. Noticed you painted the bodywork behind the Testarossa's grille, looks so much better!

[@omarmurillo2815]

Thanks so much, I can’t wait to finish mine.