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My dad owned a 1967 VW Camperbus. 4 speeds forward (all slow) and one in reverse- sometimes. In a wind, that bus wanted to blow sideways like a tumbleweed in a cowboy movie. I remember driving up a minor mountain road at 21 miles an hour for three hours (as fast as I could go!) and I remember repairing an accelerator cable at a campsite with a screw driver, a safety pin and three feet of string. Oh, and the AM radio...with an 8 track tape player.

I loved that van and it broke my heart when he sold it.

Turns out, that van is still made today- in Brazil, of all places(click here to see VW of Brazil's Kombi webpage). Volkswagen recognizes the love people like me have for the Microbus in all of its forms and has started offering a factory service restoring these classics (from any model year) to showroom new condition. That's right- simply turn in your classic bus to VW and, some time later, you'll go and pickup your better-than-new VW for all to envy and admire. New suspension, upholstery, transmission, chrome trim, etc. - literally everything needed to bring back the pristine condition your van had decades ago. No word on how much this service costs, but for the price, you'll know the van was restored by the factory, with factory parts, factory technicians and factory documentation.

Oooh, Baby! I'll take that one and
that one and that one...
(Motortrend.com)

Oh...there's a catch. Sorry, everybody but Europe- this is only available on the Continent. So, USA, South America, Canada, Asia and everyone but the EU (plus a few others). You are out in the cold. If you live in Europe, you'll be set- all you have to do now is track down your own VW Microbus- and that part is for you to figure out. Go to Motortrend.com here to read the whole story and see more drool-worthy pictures like the one on the right.

In the US, I'll make it my mission to convince Ford to start a similar program for Mustangs. There's a 1965 Mustang convertible around the corner for sale...if I can just convince the wife.

That's my catch. Hi honey...

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If you want to go on an unforgettable trip with family or friends for you to do it with style. And what better way to travel in style, so in a Volkswagen van. These trucks were transporting people over long rides since 1960. Volkswagen known, you can be sure they are of the highest quality, with their classic models. But we must be cautious of buying a VW camper himself, because they may have problems if they are unable to buy the kind of model. Therefore, the best advice for you when you buy a VW Camper Van.

It is advisable to check carefully if the car has rust on its body. Rust is usually because the car has not been produced recently. Unfortunately, this can also cause many problems in the van. It is important to show the records to see if they are rusty, it would not be a good van: march forward of the front wheel, battery box, the innermost layer of the panels and legs and lifting points . Unfortunately, this is not the only part you see, so be sure to check rusted parts on the car you want to buy.
It 'also important to thoroughly inspect the engine. Because this is a load center, you should do that work properly. Check that the change is working and change as well. Also make sure that the losses of oil around the flange of the gearbox, because it can mean a lot of maintenance in the future.

Beware of the camper, which reduces the suspension. This could make the truck looks cool, but less easy to drive and restrict the visibility of the car. It would be very difficult to go back and make corrections.
What price can vary £ 9.000 - £ 25.000 for a model that has more than 1.967 and £ 5.000 - £ 15.000 Model 1967. These prices are the best models on the market may go down depending on the condition of the truck.

Buy your VW Camper Van can be very difficult, especially now that I've been a classic. However, their quality and performance does not diminish over time. So if you want to get the best value for money, so make sure you are still in good condition and able to provide the best possible performance. As this is a van, where the best memories are the adventures that you bring with you the rest of their lives.

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