Type 2 VW Motorhome Bay Window

Type 2 (aka Bay Window) 1967 - 1979 In late 1967, the second generation of the Volkswagen Type 2 (T2) was introduced. It was built in Germany until 1979. This second-generation Type 2 lost its distinctive split front windshield, and was slightly larger and considerably heavier than its predecessor. Models before 1971 are often called the T2a (or "Early Bay"), while models after 1972 are called the T2b (or "Late Bay"). The T2b was introduced by way of gradual change over three years.

The first models had unique body features, such as curvaceous bumpers with the front bumper wrapping around to form the step when the door was opened (replaced by shapeless stand-off bumpers on later models), front doors that opened right out to 90° from the body, no lip on the front guards, and crescent air intakes in the D-pillars (later models have squared off intakes). They also had unique engine hatches, and up until 1972 front indicators set low on the nose rather than high on either side of the fresh air grille — thus giving rise to their nickname as "Low Lights".

1972's most prominent change was a bigger engine compartment to fit the larger 1.7 to 2.0 litre engines from the Volkswagen Type 4, and a redesigned rear end which eliminated the removable rear apron. The air inlets were also enlarged to accommodate the increased cooling air needs of the larger engines. This all-new, larger engine is commonly called the Type 4 engine as opposed to the previous Type 1 engine first introduced in the Type 1 Beetle. This engine was called "Type 4" because it was originally designed for the Type 4 (411 and 412) automobiles. They used the "Type 1" engine from the Beetle with minor modifications such as rear mount provisions and different cooling shroud arrangements.