1962 Volkswagen Splitscreen Camper | London

A 1962 Volkswagen Splitscreen Camper, an early Type 2 known for its divided windscreen and forward-control cab. The driver sits above the front wheels, with the air-cooled engine at the back. The van became tied to 1960s counterculture, and its upright shape still places a frame in that decade. This one is green with a red interior, a warm contrast that reads well in close shots and through the windows. It seats four. It is left-hand drive: the driver sits on the kerb side, so the front passenger steps out on the road side, and the van carries a continental look. Advertising and film or television work set in the 1960s can use the split windscreen and upright profile to date a frame without props. Music videos and fashion and editorial shoots get a green body and camper shape that holds its own as a backdrop. It also makes a relaxed wedding arrival or day out. The van is based in London.