Rough But Running: 1961 VW Samba Bus

  

It never ceases to amaze me how dedicated Samba fans are to these buses! The most dedicated of Samba nuts will go to great length to save them and fork out serious money in the process. We've seen rusted out projects brought back from the brink, or in one buses case raised from the depths of a lake! The example you see here was found in a forest about a few months ago by the seller. They were able to work a deal with the owner and had it hauled to their barn, where they began work on. The previous owner put some parts of the bus in their own barn, including all the seats. Since getting it, the seller has replaced the front floors, gotten it running, installed new window rubber, and replaced the rag top and all the parts necessary to make it open and close. It still needs a lot more work to be a driver, but this bus looks like a decent starting place! You can find it here on eBay in Daytona Beach, Florida with a BIN of $40,000 and bidding just over $5k.

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1953 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe

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1973 Volkswagen III Type 3 Squareback

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1971 Volkswagen Westfalia

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1965 Volkswagen T1 Samba 21 Windows

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1965 Volkswagen/1979 March Hare

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1964 Volkswagen Bus

This 21-window VW Bus here on eBay is one of the best conversions I've seen of the popular 60's people-hauler. This VW was ordered new by the Alfred I. Dupont school district in Delaware to serve as a school bus, quickly being repainted to the classic shade of yellow synonymous with hauling kids and their lunch boxes back and forth to campus. What's amazing to me is that even after being retired - and sold to a private owner - the bus retains its original, VW-stamped glass and folding canvas roof. The school bus equipment, like the flashing lights on the roof, are still in place, along with the faded remnants of the school lettering. Although the original color combination sounds stunning, I don't think this Bus should be repainted. If anything, the lettering should be restored and it should remain what is clearly the coolest school bus in town.

 

It recently sold for $32,000

 

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1964 Volkswagen Bus: Cool School

Update – This school Samba sold for an impressive $32,000! Hopefully, the new owner will get in touch with us.

This 21-window VW Bus here on eBay is one of the best conversions I’ve seen of the popular 60s people-hauler. This VW was ordered new by the Alfred I. Dupont school district in Delaware to serve as a school bus, quickly being repainted to the classic shade of yellow synonymous with hauling kids and their lunch boxes back and forth to campus. What’s amazing to me is that even after being retired – and sold to a private owner – the bus retains its original, VW-stamped glass and folding canvas roof. The school bus equipment, like the flashing lights on the roof, are still in place, along with the faded remnants of the school lettering. Although the original color combination sounds stunning, I don’t think this Bus should be repainted. If anything, the lettering should be restored and it should remain what is clearly the coolest school bus in town. Bidding is already over $20K and I have little doubt it will creep higher in the days ahead. Thanks to Charles H. for this awesome find!

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1965 Volkswagen/1979 March Hare

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1952 Volkswagen Zwitter: A Very Rare Car

 

The Zwitter is a very rare VW, produced for less than 6 months. Zwitter, a nickname from English VW fans, translates to “hermaphrodite” in English. The Zwitter is a blending of components of the split window and oval window VW. It’s a split window with the single glove box dash of the oval window model. 

 

Zwitters have some unique parts which are hard to find. This Zwitter listed on craigslist has been in storage since 1969 and is complete and original. It has had the pan repaired and it runs well although it pops out of third. The asking price is $16,000 which may seem like a lot, but the last (restored) one sold at auction for $60,000. What do you think this one might be worth?

 

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Volkswagen Van

You’ll love to make this Crochet Volkswagen Bus and it’s a FREE Pattern! It’s fun to make and looks fantastic. The Crochet Pattern uses Amigurumi, the Japanese art combining crochet or knitting and sewing. It will make a gorgeous gift too.

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1967 Volkswagen 21 Window Bus

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1960 Volkswagen Microbus Panel Bus Camper

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1956 Volkswagen Beetle

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