VashonVW
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I don't see too many buses on this site but this is a really cool adventure vehicle that comes with an awesome story…
In 2013, I was on Who Wants to be a Millionaire (yes that show is still on, and yes they still give away mad cash). Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JouLJ-iGMwA
At around the 1 minute mark I start talking about what I’m going to do with my winnings, which is to buy an old *** van (they wouldn’t let me say VW bus) and drive to South America. While the trip never materialized, I did go out and buy this bus less than a month after receiving my winnings.
Selling this thing is one of the hardest things I’ve ever decided to do. I effing love this bus but, with a new baby and a wife who doesn’t trust the safety features from a vehicle produced over 45 years ago, it’s time for Aggie to find a new home. It’s a ’71 Campmobile so it has all the things people love about the best year (disc brakes, low lights, accessible dual port engine, pop-top) with a completely rebuilt, custom interior, and nearly zero rust (only spot is a credit card sized patch under the driver’s seat). The PO was a woodworker and rebuilt the cabinets, Z-bed, and jump seat to a more functional setup (IMO). He also installed wood floors with a vapor barrier beneath. My favorite part about this is he brought the cabinets on the slider side down lower so the back left window is accessible and lets light in.
I’ve spent thousands of dollars on this girl over the years with a complete engine rebuild about 2,000 miles ago (done by Adam Bruno, former mechanic for Wolfsburg Motorwerks in Seattle), new heater cores, new oil cooler, completely rebuilt front brakes, new door panels, cv boots, starter motor, etc, etc, etc. She runs great, has had all her major needs fixed and is ready to rock for summer adventures.
Outside, she was rear ended about 2 years ago and the apron and rear deck lid took the brunt of the force. They are a bit dented in but it didn’t effect performance and isn’t super noticeable so I held off on getting it fixed. In addition, when I was living in the hood and parking her on the street she tried to break up a gang fight and got shot in the ***. Even if I were to repaint it I think I’d keep the bullet hole as a reminder of what a selfless bus this is.
There are a few minor issues (no radio, pop top canvas is hand stitched and, while functional, could stand to be replaced, deck lid and apron dent mentioned above) but overall this bus is in great shape and ready to be camped in today.
Thanks for checking her out!
Asking $11,500
In 2013, I was on Who Wants to be a Millionaire (yes that show is still on, and yes they still give away mad cash). Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JouLJ-iGMwA
At around the 1 minute mark I start talking about what I’m going to do with my winnings, which is to buy an old *** van (they wouldn’t let me say VW bus) and drive to South America. While the trip never materialized, I did go out and buy this bus less than a month after receiving my winnings.
Selling this thing is one of the hardest things I’ve ever decided to do. I effing love this bus but, with a new baby and a wife who doesn’t trust the safety features from a vehicle produced over 45 years ago, it’s time for Aggie to find a new home. It’s a ’71 Campmobile so it has all the things people love about the best year (disc brakes, low lights, accessible dual port engine, pop-top) with a completely rebuilt, custom interior, and nearly zero rust (only spot is a credit card sized patch under the driver’s seat). The PO was a woodworker and rebuilt the cabinets, Z-bed, and jump seat to a more functional setup (IMO). He also installed wood floors with a vapor barrier beneath. My favorite part about this is he brought the cabinets on the slider side down lower so the back left window is accessible and lets light in.
I’ve spent thousands of dollars on this girl over the years with a complete engine rebuild about 2,000 miles ago (done by Adam Bruno, former mechanic for Wolfsburg Motorwerks in Seattle), new heater cores, new oil cooler, completely rebuilt front brakes, new door panels, cv boots, starter motor, etc, etc, etc. She runs great, has had all her major needs fixed and is ready to rock for summer adventures.
Outside, she was rear ended about 2 years ago and the apron and rear deck lid took the brunt of the force. They are a bit dented in but it didn’t effect performance and isn’t super noticeable so I held off on getting it fixed. In addition, when I was living in the hood and parking her on the street she tried to break up a gang fight and got shot in the ***. Even if I were to repaint it I think I’d keep the bullet hole as a reminder of what a selfless bus this is.
There are a few minor issues (no radio, pop top canvas is hand stitched and, while functional, could stand to be replaced, deck lid and apron dent mentioned above) but overall this bus is in great shape and ready to be camped in today.
Thanks for checking her out!
Asking $11,500
