Readers Rides #5: VW Type 2 1975 Bay Window Microbus

Posted on December 16th, 2008

This weeks Readers Rides comes from Lauren, a keen photographer from Jersey who shows us her recently restored 1975 Volkswagen Bay Window Microbus:

Name: Sweet P

Model: Volkswagen Type 2 / Bay Window

Year: 1975

Conversion: N/A (Originally an Army Bus from Amsterdam)

Colour: Pea Green / White

Readers Rides 5 - VW Type 2 1975 Bay Window Microbus

Thanks to Lauren for sending in the photos of her VW Camper Van. What do you think of Sweat P?

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Posted on Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
Posted In Bay Window, Readers Rides | Tags: Bay Window, Readers Rides, Restoration

7 Responses to “Readers Rides #5: VW Type 2 1975 Bay Window Microbus”

Lauren on December 16th, 2008 said:
Hi,

Thanks, for featuring my van on your website. I will keep you up dated with how my new engine runs in the new year!

Thanks again,

Lauren
Steve on December 17th, 2008 said:

No worries Lauren - thanks for sending the photos in.

Look forward to hearing any updates on your van.

Thanks

Steve
Eric Patterson on February 25th, 2009 said:
Very nice bus!
Do you know the names and brand of the green color and white color that you used? It’s a great look. I’m re-doing one now and looking into colors. I like the light retro greens and blues kinda like this.
Thanks,
Eric
Steve on March 2nd, 2009 said:

Hi Eric,

Thanks for your comment. Unfortunately I do not know the colours used but I have asked Lauran (the owner of the van) if she knows and I will let you know.

Thanks

Steve
Lauren on March 5th, 2009 said:
Hi Eric,

Thanks for your super comments. The colours used is just standard white, but I chose the expensive spray that I feel is totally worth it. The pictures really don’t do the spray job justice. Also the green is called Armadillo Kiwi which I actually chose from a Seat colour chart.

Have fun doing your van and make sure to post some pics!

Lauren
Sarah on July 20th, 2009 said:
Hi,

Ive just got a new 1975 camper and am thinking of “doing it up” as it has rust on the underside all around. How much did you spend??
Paula on November 1st, 2009 said:
Hi Lauren

Love your van, we have a microbus that has joined the family. Can you give me details on your interior layout, have you used the original seats or put in a rock and roll bed? Its the best interior I have found rather than lots of wood!