Believe it or not, but all this started between a couple of German friends who wanted to drive their split window beetle from Alaska to the most southern point of South America, Tierra del Fuego. Shipping their split to Anchorage they drove the first leg to San Francisco in the New World without any serious problems, but a lot of adventures..
Recovering in San Francisco they recalled what they saw and felt so sorry for a couple of busses they saw in junk yards in Alaska. Under the motto “I did my bit, saved a split” they thought they had to save at least one… so airplane tickets were bought and pick up scheduled. After picking this bus up at the junkyard, they had to fix it… not an easy task up north. They managed to get it running, and registered it! So the drive through crazy Alaska could start… and yes they had fun
Back in San Francisco they called us and asked very friendly if we would be interested so they could start the next leg of their trip… a rock solid EZ camper, who can refuse?… well it’s here now, comes with a lot of pictures and memories, and oh yeah, this baby got more history then most of all other buses together.
1964 “Gurke” Bus, a real EZ camper with history!: Check out more pics on the BBT-website!
Seller needed space, so we where fast to snap up these three cool Oval window ragtop projects!
soon available @ BBT! interested? all inquiries at Bob@BBT4VW.com
This patina wunder is for sale! Unbelievable, and by far in my top 5 of original owned patina cars ever!
1955 features still that ultra slick 3 fold ragtop ribbed doors, early seats, You named, probably the sum of the word “COOL”….
This car has been woken up, runs and drives, but we suggest a serious tune up before going for that ultimate cruise to avoid surprises.
Body wise this car is good, considering age and beauty, but require some welding. Although its buyers choice as always we should regret seeing this car being restored. A more radical original patina look will be extremely hard to come by. We thank mother nature for creating such beauty’s for us to see and enjoy… and old cars might look old, right?
Please do not hesitate to contact us for any further info required.
1955 Stratos silver oval window ragtop: Check out the pics on the BBT-website!