Thought you guys might like to see my family`s new holiday home!
Some of you may have already seen this bus before but for those who haven`t, it`s a `72 Campmobile with only 36000 miles on the clock.
It was stored in 1982 after the guy who owned it died. His wife could`nt bring herself to sell it until 2002 when she sold it to Richard Newbury from here in Adelaide.
Well I`ve jut finished travelling around OZ for a while and after selling our caravan we decided instead of buying a camper trailer as we first planned that we would buy this Kombi as we had heard that it was for sale.
It is probably the most money that a Bay has changed hands for in recent time but for a few grand less than we were gonna spend on some Jayco piece of crap camper trailer we got a real piece of history that will appreciate in time and not depreciate!
It comes with the original bill of sale which states the original accessories ordered with the Bus, service history and all the original handbooks.
It`s quite amazing and will stay that way. We are going to build a single car "Kennel"for it where it will stay under wraps and be used once or twice a year for family hols. But believe me, the kids will have to take thier shoes off before they start climbing around in there!!!
Graham.
[ Edited on 11-6-2006 by 57 Chook Shed ]
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hmmm nice one..
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It`s like this all over, inside and out!
winerot ·
immaculate looking bus
boristherat ·
Wow, that is truly amazing. I'm sure that it will turn up at shows etc., cant wait to see it in the flesh......wonderful!
Kai.A. ·
hurry up and lower it then.... 😉
looks really nice! you still got that crewcab too?
kai
tourer TL ·
Hail to the bus driver!
Great looking bay there mate
Matt
ragtopp ·
mate you get what you pay for and you say it cost a fair crack, but what a bus!! mint bays are real hard to find and you got a great example.
kombikim ·
yep. congrats, that is one hellava Campmobile
crewcabconnection ·
good onya ... nice to see someone happy to part with lotsa to get something this cool. Worth every cent, what a time machine.
decked dubby ·
That is awesome. Nothing beats an original car, so much caracter.:thumb
empi ·
Nice , love the venetians , Rare too. Would usually suggest mags and a severe lowering job.... just lower it ,severely.
Way cool love it . have this thing for white cars at the mo , Sexy.
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Turbo54 ·
Best bay i have ever seen, was rich sad to see it go. I was talking to him about it and he looked a little teary.
T54
fekkinell ·
All i can say is... thats incredible!
57 Chook Shed ·
Thanks for the replys guys!
boristherat, yeah, you`ll see it at the shows I`m sure.
Kai, I still got the CrewCab. It`s my daily driver although it`s currently stored under a tarp until I get backfrom the UK. I`m gonna take it off the road when my `59 Rat Split Camper is on the road and restore it to it`s former (but lower) self, doing that it`s original green colour, it`s blue at the moment but was like a pale (Birch?) green.
empi, you`re kiddin right?!! I know I`ve lowered every car I`ve ever owned and a few other people`s, but man, I`m even scared to wash it in case something goes wrong!!!!
Heath, yeah I know it was very special to Richard but next time you see him, tell him it`s gonna stay just the way it is. Man this really is a timewarp, museum piece etc etc. I aint gonna spoil that! It`s even got the original "VW Genuine Parts" fire extinguisher!!!
Thanks
Graham.
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Here ya go Kai................................
steve-89 ·
hey gra what are those rims off of?
i wants some for the single hehe.
Kai.A. ·
57 Chook Shed wrote:Kai, I still got the CrewCab. It`s my daily driver although it`s currently stored under a tarp until I get backfrom the UK. I`m gonna take it off the road when my `59 Rat Split Camper is on the road and restore it to it`s former (but lower) self, doing that it`s original green colour, it`s blue at the moment but was like a pale (Birch?) green.
it looks like i'm movin down to adelaide in the next month or two.
i look forward to seeing all these dubs in the flesh!
how long are you in the uk for?
i went back a month ago for the first time in two and a half years, had a great time, but definately reminded myself why i live in australia...
kai
65busser ·
Whoahhh. If ya gonna have a bay, that's THE one to have. How sweet is that. Congrats. Just love it. Bet it drives an absolute treat. Be smooth as silk.
57 Chook Shed ·
Here`s a few more pics.......................
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It`s just bloody amazing!!
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Here`s the "Genuine VW Accessories" Fire Extinguisher!!!
steve-89 ·
that looks so cool gra!!
steve
57 Chook Shed ·
last one for now............
57 Chook Shed ·
Thanks Steve!
It`s totally mind blowing mate. Gotta get that Single Cab out of the Barn though................................!!!!
steve-89 ·
got your money for the single (trailer)
still coming on tues
57 Chook Shed ·
Ahh well one more pic.........................!!!!
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Yeah, Tuesday is good. Will I be bringing anything back?
steve-89 ·
im guessing kirst aint there.
spoke to him he rekons he has it sorted for next thurs if not gone by then i will be reselling it!!!!!!
u with me?
i fell like a whopper
57 Chook Shed ·
Yeah, she`s here, watching Bend it like Beckham! Telling me to get off the bloody computer!
Cool mate, I`ll bring the Singlecab down on Tuesday, I`ll pick up that old Oval interior yougot too if that`s OK? Might look good in the `54!
Nighty night.
Gra.
P.S I`ll pass on the Whopper, I`m married!
steve-89 ·
ha ha ha very funny, i wanna meal not a snack.
steve
57 Chook Shed ·
OK, happy munching!
steve-89 ·
see ya on tues . OH by the way wat time are you planning on coming up.
steve
Resto64 ·
good one Gra , it looks awesome in the flesh
woooo hohoo
she's a ripper
Paul
57 Chook Shed ·
Cheers Dude, thanks for the help putting up the annex the other day.
Bring on K.I !!!
Gra