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Volkswagen Camper Type 2 "Bay"
Catalogue information
LastDodo number
8791257
Area
Model cars
Title
Volkswagen Camper Type 2 "Bay"
Brand
Manufacturer
Collection
Number
VA14600
Car brand
Model
Variant
Type
Scale
Colour
Production year of the model car
2021
Number produced
First year of production original car
1967
Country of origin of the model
China
Barcode / EAN / UPC
Dimensions
105 mm
Details
Marino Yellow and Pastel White
The original Type 2 sold in far larger numbers, and eventually guises, than VW had originally envisaged when it was launched in 1950. Sensibly, they evolved this successful concept and launched the second generation Type 2 in late 1967. The new vehicle was larger, more powerful, more comfortable and more versatile, but retained the original’s charm and its air-cooled rear-engined layout. It was almost immediately nicknamed the ‘Bay Window’ because of its large wraparound windscreen and is now often known just as the ‘Bay’.
The example modelled was first registered on May 3rd 1979 and immediately sent to Devon Conversions, the company who invented the word Caravanette, to be turned into a camper. Later in its life this went on to be owned by our very own Darrell Burge, marketing manager for Corgi Die-cast, and was affectionately named ‘Pepper’. Sadly, Darrell passed away suddenly in February 2021, so this product acts as a welcome tribute to Darrell and his dedication to Corgi Die-cast models.
Engine: 1584cc 4HO OHV
Power: 66bhp@4,800rpm
Torque: 85Lb.ft@3400rpm
Maximum Speed: 68mph
0-60mph: 24 seconds
MPG: 22 average.
Numberplate: OGR 804T
Limited edition 1.500 pcs.
(with certificate)