Volkswagen fans find rare VW bus in the woods but there's a problem on the passenger side
- This VW Bus has been sitting in the woods for a while
- It’s in terrible condition
- The passenger door literally falls off
Published on Oct 10, 2024 at 3:23 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Oct 10, 2024 at 5:49 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
This 1963 VW Bus was discovered in the middle of nowhere.
It’s a 15-window model, which are relatively hard to find.
It’s also in really bad shape, but the guys who found it believe it may be salvageable.
The problem is its condition is really dire, especially on the passenger side.
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Can this VW Bus be saved?
The guys from the Restored YouTube channel are determined to restore this Volkswagen Bus, but it’s going to be difficult.
The Bus is in terrible condition overall, but the passenger side is even worse.
The door literally comes off.
In the clip, you can see how easily one of the guys from the Restored team simply removes it by pulling it outwards.
The bench-style seat at the front is totally destroyed as well.
One of the most memorable Volkswagen models
Volkswagen put its name on a long list of best-selling vehicles that gave a significant contribution to automotive history.
The Volkswagen Bus might not be the most famous, or popular in terms of sales, but it is one of the coolest.
Probably precisely because it isn’t a car, and car lovers tend to love vehicles that lend themselves well to RV-style projects.
Even Steve Jobs had one.
This is a 15-window Deluxe model, which makes it rarer than most, and potentially valuable.
Clearly, it needs a lot of work.
We don’t even want to imagine what’s going on underneath the body, which is already ruined to begin with, and with the engine.
But we’ve learned how anything is possible when it comes to the VW Bus.
We’ve seen one converted into an eight-wheel monster on tracks, so if that’s possible, bringing this particular 15-window Bus back to life should also be doable.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
