The nose clip and floor panels were replaced and rust was repaired before a repaint in two-tone gray and white. Safari windows were installed up front, and the six pop-out side windows were replaced. Additional exterior features include chrome side mirrors, red-accented trim, and white-finished bumpers with guards.
White-finished 14” steel wheels wear polished hubcaps and beauty rings. 205/75 Coker Classic wide whitewall tires are mounted at all four corners. The van is equipped with front disc brakes,…
The nose clip and floor panels were replaced and rust was repaired before a repaint in two-tone gray and white. Safari windows were installed up front, and the six pop-out side windows were replaced. Additional exterior features include chrome side mirrors, red-accented trim, and white-finished bumpers with guards.
White-finished 14” steel wheels wear polished hubcaps and beauty rings. 205/75 Coker Classic wide whitewall tires are mounted at all four corners. The van is equipped with front disc brakes, and the rear brake drums and shoes have been replaced along with various suspension components.
The cabin features a split front bench and two additional rows of seating that have been re-trimmed in gray cloth and vinyl with color-coordinated side panels and carpets. A retro-style digital receiver is connected to speakers mounted behind the front seats.
The two-spoke steering wheel fronts VDO instrumentation consisting of a replacement 70-mph speedometer and a fuel gauge. An analog clock is mounted on the right side of the dash. The five-digit odometer shows 49 miles, and true mileage is unknown.
The replacement 1.6-liter flat-four features a single Solex carburetor and a Bosch ignition coil.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a rebuilt Freeway Flyer four-speed manual transaxle. The underside was refinished in August 2022, and additional photos are provided in the gallery.
Photos of the van prior to the refurbishment are provided in the gallery.
Decoding the M plate reveals that this is a Type 2 Deluxe built for the North American market with right-side cargo doors, six pop-out windows, and US-spec bumpers. Additional codes indicate the following: