The Volkswagen Bus - Peace, Love and Junk Like That!Whether your Volkswagen bus is a pristine original, fully restored classic or a slammed down rusty relic, I know that you're part of a wonderful world full of joy, heartaches and slow hills. The Volkswagen bus is technically known as the type 2 in the VW lineup. It was originally conceived by Ben Pon as a cargo hauler.
The popularity of the Volkswagen bus exploded all over the world. Its simplicity, dependability and diversity made it a smart choice for the practical crowd. From the middle 50’s to the present day, it has had a faithful and sometimes fanatical following. Just last year, a restored microbus sold at the famous Barrett Jackson Auction for over $200,000! Believe it or not, from its original price of approx. $2500 to a value of $200,000, it is still a good value. Consider that, in the Collector Car world, it is not uncommon to pay a million dollars or more for a classic. Out of this world eh? Back here on planet Earth, the rest of us will continue to use the bus for more simple reasons, like pure pleasure and the feeling of belonging to a very special fraternity of bus lovers. I know this club exists, because every time I take one of my buses out for a cruise, I have to give “the two fingered wave” (peace sign) to each and every one that I pass on the road.
There's one extra group that has spun off from all 3, and that group is commonly known as the “Westies”. You have probably heard about their big claim to fame……….Woodstock.
Really Fuzzy to some and you know who you are. For those who missed the Woodstock happening, the VW Westy is also known for millions of miles of adventure and pure outdoor pleasure.
You can read all about the Campervan lifestyle here. To all of you that haven’t had the pleasure, you better get busy because the supply is running out and the price keeps going up!
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