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Want some thing no one else has? Well here it is......1974 Euro model Dorper Camper

Original near mint condition. 1974 Canadian spec (Dorper) VW Camper. A factory ordered pre runner (off road) bus if you will. Check out the rare M Code options below. Delivered to Halifax, anada. Only one owner since new. Stored inside barn since 1982. Documented 54k og miles. The van was parked in 1982 with 45,400 miles. It was stored inside a barn from 1982 to 2012. In 2012 it was brought out of its long term hibernation. The fuel was drained prior to storage. When the fuel tank was pulled it was spotless clean (have pics). Thishas been in thesame family since new.This van hasbeen meticulously taken care of and garaged from 1974 till 1982 when it was parked, hen stored from 1982 to 2012 in a barn. Very rare optioned bus. I believe this to be the lowest mile, ost originalDorper camper in existence. The van was taken out of long term storage and gone over. The work included, ew clutch, ressure plate, hrough out bearing, uel filter and fuel lines, rakes, omplete tune up and new Hancook 6 ply truck rated tires. The van runs and drives like a brand new van. The original elderly owner loved this van and always garaged it and took incredible care of the van up in till he was no longer able to drive in 1982. As you will see in the pictures the van is in near mint condition with the exception of a few scratches and dings. No rust, G paint, are color (Kansas Red-L30B). The entire bus is all original. ** Note look at the original door panels, o warping. The seat pads are still plush. Rare gas heater. Very rare factory dual carbs only seen on Euro model vans. The van was recently taken on a several thousand mile road trip by previous owner after it was pulled from its long hibernation. The van runs like a top and is ready to take any where in the country.

ENGINE-Recent compression check - 120 psi on all cylinders. New engine seal, attery, uel and vac lines, lutch, ressure plate, hrough out bearing. Complete tune up. The motor runs like a watch. Very rare factory dual carb motor (only available on Euro models in 1974) with recessed crown pistons for low octane fuel. This gives the motor slightly lower compression thus runs cooler and is a near bullet proof engine. The transmission shifts crisp and precise.
INTERIOR- The interior is amazing.... The interior is completely original and still looks new still. The door panels have absolutely no warping and are like new do to its long term indoor storage.Dash has no cracks. Interior upholstery is all like new including the padding. I did replace padding on driver side seat with the correct coconut fiber pad. The seat upholstery is 100% original. Original 8 track and speaker. Original curtains. Floor boards are mint and paint looks new, ot even surfacerust. Full Z bed in back that folds down (no blind spots). The Dorper camper interior is very well thought out and was made for touring inCanada. The only flaw in the interiorarea fewholes in the front headliner. I decided not to replace as I wanted the bus as original as possible. There is a factory fridge that runs of propane, 2 volt and 110 (shore power). There is also a sink with holding tank that runs off a hand pump or shore water. The van comes with all its accessories including cutting board and table.
POP TOP-The canvas is a heavy duty vinyl that is in good condition. Fiberglass top is in excellent condition with the original finish.
PAINT & BODY-Original paint. The color is called Kansas Red (rare color). In the pictures the red appears to be bright, owever in person the color is a light shade of red similar to ceiling wax red. This van has no rust do to it being stored inside since new. Paint was professionally detailed and polished to a beautiful factory shine. The body is arrow strait.Near mint say for a few scratches and dings. All original Dorper decals are on the van. I had bumpers sand blasted and powder coatedand rims repainted. Both were repainted the factory colors. There is a nice fold down step for the cargo areathat is not pictured. I removed the step to have it sand blasted and repainted and will be reinstalled after it is painted. The front windshield has been replaced as well as therubber gasket. The window and door rubber on the rest of the bus is in good condition and there are no leaks. The factory jalousie style window works great.
OTHER-factory off road shocks,factory dual carbs, as heater which appears to be in good working order but was unhooked for safety. The gas heater has been used very little. Aux battery set up is all there. Brandnew correct 185 r 14 load rated6 ply tires Hancook tires ($800). Rare m code options listed below. Complete factory tool kit and jack. The van also has its original mud flaps with British Colombia stickers still intact.
After much thought I have regrettablydecided to sell my VW camper van. This is thenicest knownlow mile survivor Dorper camper in existence. The Dorper camper was not available in the US making it a rare find. Not many were made and or survived. This particular example was cherished by theoriginalowner. I know the complete history as I bought it from the Original owners / family. The mileage is actually documented by the maintenance stickers up in till 1982 when it was parked (see picture). I took plenty of pictures so interested buyers can see the condition of this van. Truly a rare find and the only one you will most likely see at a car show. A rare opportunity to own a 1 of 1 factory optioned VW Bus. A factory pre runner if you will.
Want some thing no on else has? Well here it is....
One of a kind factory off road/pre runner style optioned bus (See M Code info below)
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M-Plate content Model Type 2 (T2) mod. 231(0) :
- Kombi
- Sliding door right
- LHD Chassis number 2342151848 Serial number 151 848 Modelyear 1974 Planned production date
Wednesday, 7 April 1974 Number for production planning
(temporary serial number) 7361 Type of engine Type 4 (ED) - 1795cc, 1 kW (70 bhp DIN) Type of transmission Manual 4-speed gearbox Paint color L30B - Kasan Red Interior color (doorpanels and seats) 51 - Dark Beige Leatherette
Destination Canada, alifax
M-CODES M-CODE Description Concerned models From chassis number To chassis number 060 Eberspacher heater BA6 (LHD) -2x4 2 000 001102 Rear-window defogger 211-268
597 12V 63 Ah battery instead of 45 Ah -D56 Collection of M-codes: M 029/032/047/074/089/094/101/103/121/181/240/507/511/513 (1970) 231, ntern. organisation
029 Towing hook, ront and rear 211-268
2x1 2 300 000032 Lockable filler cap for fuel tank 211-274
047 Two reversing lights 211-268
2x1 2 300 000074 Mudflaps rear 211-268
089 Laminated windscreen (1969-1979) -2x9 000 0012x9 2 300 000094 Lockable engine lid -101 Off-the-road radial tyres (tubeless, 85 R 14 M-profile) -103 Heavy duty shock absorbers for bad roads 211-274
121 Two electrical ventilators in fresh air system -181 Chrome hubcaps and rear view mirror outer 211-216
231-235
261-268
2x4 2 000 001240 Engine with recessed crown pistons for low octane fuel 211-274
507 Vent wings in cab doors 211-235
261-274
511 Padded instrument panel (LHD only) 211-271
513 Protection runner for transmission 211-274