Dirty little secret…….😳

[YellowBay69]

I love Early Bay Jurgens..!!!

There …. finally got it out there and off my chest.
Would love something like this.
Anyone own one ?? Had one ?? What are they like to live with ??
Be interested in opinions.. are they a bit Marmite??
I’ve had a secret love for them for ages.

 

[Moseley]

You’re not the only one! If our garage was taller, I know what we’d have sitting in there…

 

[sparkywig]

That's not a Jurgens, that was once the rubber tramp before CoolFlo got their hands on it.



I was debating building a snail from my old bus, but it would have needed a whole new chassis fabricated.

 

[YellowBay69]

It was the Rubber Tramp article that caught my eye .. then I saw one close up. I’ve also seen a T5 conversion
I like the look and the extra space. I’ve got pictures of Jurgen Auto Villas but did like this look and I knew it was done themselves.
Suppose would need a lot of upgrades- chassis/ bigger engine/ disc brakes/ suspension……
still would if I could though

 

[ozziedog]

I love Early Bay Jurgens..!!!
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There …. finally got it out there and off my chest.
Would love something like this.
Anyone own one ?? Had one ?? What are they like to live with ??
Be interested in opinions.. are they a bit Marmite??
I’ve had a secret love for them for ages.

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,, nice

 

[mike202]

sorry no likey !

 

[YellowBay69]

4-1 so far

 

[fallingoffalot]

Not for me. it would probably be a nightmare to drive!

 

[67panel]

Worked on a T3 version, was a right PIA to get to the engine. Not sure I would want one but the "so ugly it's good" gets my vote.

 

[Camperdan]

Love it.... Cool as ffffff flo

 

[Donegal72]

Nice, but I presume it'd be even slower? Not sure I could take that.

 

[Coda]

I don't like it, sorry. Each to their own though.

 

[gas1man]

LOVE IT....

J & P

 

[naskeet]

In April 1980, I saw a 1976~79 VW 2000 Type 2 Jurgens Autovilla, Luton-bodied motor-caravan, on the campsite at Richard's Bai, South Africa. They are quite roomy inside, but the greater aerodynamic drag, would probably reduce the maximum attainable speed, with the 70 horsepower, 2.0 litre, VW Type 4 style air-cooled engine! There was an earlier, non Luton-bodied version with the 68 horsepower, 1.8 litre, VW Type 4 style air-cooled engine.

 

[Clem]

I think they look great. I’d love one for camping but driving? Maybe not so much.

 

[YellowBay69]

In my next life I’ll have an EV version !!!

 

[easy]

i love em, but must handle like a pig without a big arse engine etc

 

[AlanWesty]

Heard of this one for sale in South Africa.
1975 model
Original
Hand painted
Automatic
Two petrol tanks
1800 engine
Roadworthy and on the road
Tent
Original fridge and stove, washbasins.

 

[YellowBay69]

Wow - I am fairly ostentatious… but that’s a bit loud for me !

I think for me the dream would be get a good chassis… then build it from there.

Or a single cab. Got my own thoughts on layout etc.

I do like them though

 

[T2 Brinky]

Not early but.... Early enough?

I'm a fan