1964 Volkswagen Splitscreen | Aveley, Essex

A 1964 Volkswagen Splitscreen, the divided-windscreen Type 2 that enthusiasts call the Splittie. It has a flat nose with the driver sitting over the front wheels, and an air-cooled engine at the back. The shape belongs to the 1960s and to the counterculture years that followed. This one is finished in beige inside and out, a period-correct, neutral colour that keeps attention on the van's lines and the people around it. The cabin is simple and uncluttered, and the van is in very good condition. It is left-hand drive: the driver sits on the kerb side, so the front passenger steps out into the road, and the van has a continental look. It seats eight and has a 1600cc engine. Its neutral colour works for photography, advertising and music videos, and the upright body and split windscreen place a 1960s-set film or TV scene straight away. Events work well, as a group can arrive together in one van. A bridal party or a birthday outing fits the same way. The van is based in Aveley, Essex.