Classic 1969 VW Camper Van* Superb Condition* Professional restoration * Looks as good as the photos suggest * New tyres * Recently serviced The 1969 Volkswagen (VW) Camper Van, often referred to as the VW Type 2, Transporter, or Microbus, is an iconic symbol of counterculture and adventure, especially associated with the 1960s and 70s hippie movement. Heres a detailed overview:? Overview: 1969 VW Camper Van (Type 2 T2a Early Bay)Model Name: Volkswagen Type 2 (T2)Nicknames: VW Bus, Kombi, Microbus, Camper, Westfalia (if camper-converted)Generation: Second generation of the VW Bus (T2), introduced in 19671969 Model: Part of the Early Bay era (19681971), before the Late Bay updates in 1972? Mechanical SpecsEngine:Rear-mounted, air-cooled flat-4 (''boxer'') engine1.6-liter displacement47 horsepowerTransmission: 4-speed manualDrive Type: Rear-wheel drive (RWD)Top Speed: 6570 mph (105113 km/h)Fuel Economy: 1822 mpg?? Chassis and FeaturesBody Style: camper vanSuspension: Independent front suspension, torsion bar rearBrakes: Drum brakes all around (discs introduced in later years)Sliding Side Door: Introduced with T2 (a major change from the earlier T1 split-window)?? Camper Conversion: WestfaliaMany 1969 models were converted into campers by Westfalia, a German company contracted by VW.Westfalia Features May Include:Pop-up roof with canvas sides (for standing room or sleeping space)Fold-out bed (rock-n-roll bed)Built-in cabinets and kitchenette (sink, icebox, and stove)Fold-out dining tableStorage lockers and closets? Design DetailsFront Windshield: One-piece (unlike the T1s split windshield)Indicators: Mounted low on the nose in 1969 (later moved up in 1970)Bay Window: Large curved front windshield gave it the nickname Bay Window BusBumpers: Rounded bumpers with overriders (guards)? Cultural SignificanceCounterculture Icon: Became a symbol of freedom, peace, and road-trippingMusic Festivals: Common at events like Woodstock (1969)Popular with Surfers, Hippies, Travelers: A symbol of an alternative lifestyleParts Availability: Generally good thanks to enthusiast support?? Restoration & ValueRestoration-friendly: Strong enthusiast community, aftermarket supportValue (as of 2025): Restored examples can range from 30,00080,000+Highly original or Westfalia-converted models: Can command premium pricesView at Man Cave Cars & Classics BN180EF - Ford West SussexWe can deliver - Please request a quote