1965 Volkswagen Splitscreen Camper | Gloucester, Gloucestershire

A 1965 Volkswagen Splitscreen Camper, from the first generation of the Type 2 and named for its divided windscreen. The driver sits above the front wheels with the air-cooled engine behind, which gives the van its upright, friendly face. Painted vans at Woodstock in 1969 helped tie it to 1960s counterculture. This one is red outside and red inside, a single bold colour that holds a frame on its own. It seats six, so a whole group can travel together. 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 has a continental look in shot. The flat nose and split windscreen suit period photography, advertising and film or TV scenes set in the 1960s. Music videos get a bold colour and room for a group inside, while fashion and editorial shoots get a red interior as a styled backdrop. Weddings and personal hires suit it too. The van is based in Gloucester, Gloucestershire.