FOR SALE 1977 Pop Top Bay SOLD

davek · Feb 23, 2015

I'm selling my late Bay. It's up for £7,750 ono.
This is the description as listed on eBay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-RHD-1977-BAY-BAYWINDOW-T2-CAMPER-/321677947757?

VW BAYWINDOW T2 CAMPERVAN

VW T2 RHD UK Bay with 1600cc engine and camper interior.

It is the much sought after walk through version. Comes with loads of history including thousands of pounds of receipts for work carried out over the years and almost every MOT from 1993 (47,908 miles) to present day (78,888), whilst I cannot prove the mileage is correct, the gradual yearly increase in miles suggests that this could be a genuine low mileage camper.

As always I will be honest and truthful to the best of my knowledge. I have made two hundred mile round trips to look at rot boxes that were advertised as being in good, solid condition and I don't want to waste your or my time by building your hopes up only to find that the camper is not what you expected.

This is a good solid camper that you can either get in and go camping in or spend a few quid getting a few bits done to make it even better. It's not going to win any shows but then again it's not £15k! What is wrong with is there to see - anyone who's bought or looked at other campers will know the shady tricks that some people get up to in order to make more money or get rid of something that's going to need a fortune spending on it.

The camper is located in Kearsley near Bolton and is available to view most of the time.

Body and Exterior

This is a very solid and honest camper. There are spots of rust here and there but generally it is in good condition and doesn't need anything other than cosmetic work. Unlike many of the campers you'll see or have seen this has not been bodged and sprayed and £3k added to what it's really worth. What you see is what you get, the problems are there to see and haven't been covered in fresh paint only to reappear in six months. There is a small dent at the rear where it has been bumped in the past. Otherwise it's fine.

There is a louvre window on the off side and an opening roof light in the pop top. The pop top had a new replacement Devon cap on a few years ago and the canvas keeps the rain out. It could do with a set of rubbers at some point in the not too distant future. The springs in the arms are tired and I use two supports to stop the roof slowly coming back down.

There is a recently fitted JK sidestep. There is a crack in the windscreen which has never been a problem with the MOT but could ideally do with replacing at some time.The indicators are clear and look much better than the original orange ones.

The bus has been sensibly lowered about five inches and runs on Empi 5's which have polished metal outer and grey inners. This gives it a much better look and has improved the handling considerably.

The sliding door only locks from inside - it did lock from outside but I got new barrels for the lock and haven't fitted it all back together properly - I will try and get it sorted. You only need to open the passenger door and reach round to unlock it. The passenger doors have one key and the slider and rear hatch another - both barrels replaced as you could open them with any key that fitted in the slot! There is a spare set of keys too.

There is a tow bar with electrics fitted too - have never used it so can't honestly say that the socket works properly but there is power to it as I've stuck a multimeter in to check.

Cab and Interior

This is the much sought after walk through version. Having had one with a bulkhead I found it so much better being able to get straight into the back rather than have to get out and walk round.

The dash has had a bit cut out to allow a din sized radio to be fitted - the wiring is present. Speakers in the doors work but aren't great quality. Recently fitted a new indicator stalk. Steering wheel is original and the 'heater' only works on cold. There is rust between the dash and the windscreen. It has been like this since I got it but I would say that it would be a good idea to put it top of your to do list.

The front seats are original which is quite rare as they have often been replaced by more modern ones. There are inertia seat belts felted on both sides. The seats, buddy seat, side storage cover, rear shelf mattress and rock and roll bed are all covered in matching cream pvc with red piping. It's in decent condition but does have a few nicks and tears.
There is a 3/4 rock and roll bed with a rear mattress that covers the whole of the rear storage area - found it quite a good combination compared to the standard 3/4 set up. There is an extra piece that fits next to the bed to make it look tidier. Storage space at the side of and under the bed and an overhead shelf above the rear. There are two lap belts fitted.
The cabinet is a home made one and, whilst it does the job, it's not a great piece of cabinet making. There is a 2 hob/grill cooker under one half of the top and the other half used to have a sink but I took that out to give me more storage space. There are two cupboards underneath.
Behind the passenger seat is a 2 drawer unit with a padded seat that is handy whilst cooking.

There are curtains for the five rear windows and one that drapes across behind the front seats.

Engine and Gearbox

Running a 1600cc engine and 4 speed manual box, it has never let me down. Unlike a few I tried it does not jump out of gear at any time. Starts well enough and has no issues that I'm aware of. It had a new battery and a new carb fitted 2012 along with the fuel pipes. New Bosch battery with 4 year guarantee put on May in last year.

MOT til July 10th 2105.

Summary

A good honest camper that you can use straight away and do the odd jobs as you go along. I changed my mind about how I wanted things so many times I never got round to doing them.

As I've said, I'm as honest with the description as I can be - I don't want you wasting your time and fuel coming to see something that isn't as described. If you have any questions please ask and I'll get back as soon as I can.
Anyone who has sold or tried to sell on here will fully understand this next statement!
I'd be surprised if anyone bid or bought this without looking but I will only hold this once a deposit has been paid. The camper will remain on sale until a cash or bank transfer deposit is received and I would expect full payment within 3 days. If you bid please make sure that you have the funds ready to withdraw. I will not wait for your car to sell, your mate to pay you what he owes you, 14 days for your building society to allow you to withdraw your money without penalty, for your loan application to be approved or anything else. I have sold a few cars and motorcycles over the last 10 years and have heard all sorts of excuses. So please make sure your funds are cleared and ready to go before you bid or make an offer. I will only accept cash or direct transfer. I am less than ten minutes from pretty much every main bank or building society and am quite happy to run you into town to arrange our transaction.

I do not want any swaps or p/x - I will not reply to any such offers.

I will listen to sensible cash offers however. I am not in a rush to sell so don't waste your time offering silly money, I know how much this is worth and won't be letting it go for a restoration bus price.

Advertised elsewhere so could be withdrawn at any time - don't click the watch it button and then regret not coming to have a look when it's been sold for less than you would have paid!!

Thank you.
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Baysearcher · Feb 23, 2015

Looks a bargain for someone.

Baysearcher · Feb 23, 2015

Any photos of the bad bits / underneath etc?

davek · Feb 23, 2015

Needs a bit of TLC here and there but I've seen a lot worse for a lot more! I think it's a fair price for what it is. It's been suggested I ask for more but I'm happy with something around the asking price

I'll not be losing much on what I've paid out at that price and hopefully someone with a bit of time and ability (or lots of money) will turn it into something really special.

davek · Feb 23, 2015

Baysearcher said: ↑

Any photos of the bad bits / underneath etc?
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I've just tried to take some but the flash is proving to be be a problem. will get some tomorrow.

Flakey · Feb 23, 2015

Sorry you're selling up Dave, good luck with the sale.

davek · Feb 28, 2015

Sold for full asking price.
Little girl cried her eyes out as Chester turned the corner and out of view

pkrboo · Mar 1, 2015

Are they going to join TLB?

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