The Volkswagen T2 is slow, unsupple, uneconomical and handles terribly - but you'll fall in love with it 🌼 Get one for yourself using our guide
T2s are old and with age comes a sub-par fuel consumption. On a long journey, you can expect to get around 20mpg. But as we have already said, despite their failings, people love these old bricks. If you’re judging them by modern standards, you’ll be disappointed. Of course, if you want to actually ensure you make it to the breach on time and catch that wave, then by all means get yourself behind the wheel of a modern California or something similar.
But that’s to miss the point, because driving a T2 is an active experience, and you have to be constantly switched on. But when you accept their quirks and foibles, you can’t help falling in love with them. Once you learn how to really drive them, you see their souls and you appreciate the novel experience of owning one. Every journey, big or small, becomes an event in itself.
So you may love the way they look, love the way they sound, and, maybe, love the way they drive. But what really sets the T2 apart is that, despite its shocking performance and non-existent safety credentials, its character alone is enough to steal a motorist’s heart.1 February 1968: “The new 1584cc engine revs much more freely than before. Performance is much the same to about 50mph, and then tails off badly. That excessive noise level from the air-cooled engine is noticeable on the road. It takes a little while to become familiar with the gearchange: the control feels very loose and springy. The clutch is smooth and fairly light. Steering accuracy is good, but the van still suffers badly in side wind.”“Mechanically, T2s are pretty sound.
They’re highly desirable vehicles and restoration projects are becoming more common. Google is your best friend here. You can expect to spend about £200 on a replacement sliding door with limited rust. Re-upholstering old cab seats can cost about £800. A front panel replacement is about £250. But be wary: bills can pile up and an exciting restoration can soon become a big headache. : Reckon on a fair bit of rust around the sills, arches and footwells.
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