The Dream Continues - AMAZING VOLKSWAGEN BUSES! - VW Bus & Car Show - Minneapolis 

I'm 69 years old. Many years ago I owned a '71 VW camper. It was slow, no A/C and required a lot of TLC. But I went over most of North America in that thing. Of all the vehicles I've ever owned (and I've owned plenty) that VW camper van is my favorite. Good luck with your quest.

I drove a 74 Westfalia in the 90s and I notice they all have detail differences. Some with rotating seats, with and without headrests. Others with different sinks, fridge and storage arrangements. Some even with gas stoves. My camper had no headrests or stove and I removed the icebox console for added space and just brought a portable cooler. They are all so unique and individual. One thing they all have in common though is very efficient use of space. For ten years I travelled across the country and enjoyed many great camping trips in this old girl, but it all came to an end when rust and rot got to the chassis and the front wheel sunk into the frame.

In ‘71, on my way home from the service I bought a white ‘65 step thru bus for $750 and loved the simplicity of it but it was slow. I had no idea how to take care of it and let it go in 76. In ‘81 married my wife and I bought a bay window. It was still air cooled and slow, took way more maintenance than a domestic van and was three times more noisy. I’m currently having an ‘84 Westy built and very much looking forward to doing a bit of camping in my old age. All this aside, from what I see on line the ONLY VW van that is reasonably reliable is the Eurovan. Starting in 2001 I think they are water cooled and have adequate power to keep up with interstate traffic. They are reasonably quiet and much more reliable than the T2.5 and T3 versions. My ‘84 is water cooled so I am hoping for the best. Good luck on your quest. Let us know how the search goes. The geen bay window was pretty cool

14:06 Woooooo, complete flashback for me right there. Those very same crochet style curtains were in my grandpa's camper that we took cross country. Shocked at how EXACT the color is on those cause they clearly look hand made!

I love the 64VWBUS with the same color little toy.

I have a 79' & it was once a dream of mine as well that I turned into a reality 2 years ago. A big piece of advice right now is to buy one if you want one. As the value continues to climb they will just continue to become more rare to find and expensive. Look at it as an investment. Not only could I make money from mine at this moment, I get to meet so many people that have a story about a VW and I get so many people that want pictures and just want to BS! It's a whole lifestyle that revolves around it. Just do it! You won't regret it!

Thank you so much for the amazing videos Matt!

My Grandparents, had a 1970 VW bus transporter ,& in 1973, my Family Went to Plentsville,NY I, have home movies, of that, on Super8 films that was a vacation that I'll never forget !!!!

Awesome. I am wanting a Volkswagen bus as well and this is a perfect video. Thanks for shooting this.

Some nice buses there.

I'm enjoying these bus videos! As a bus driver, my advice is to always carry duct tape, wire, screwdrivers and a socket set. Ha!

I love the buses and the music

Groovy!!!!!

Great vid Matt. Im 59 and have owned twin cabs , transporters, short wheel based beach bugs, and now, many, many years after my last bus, I'm buying a ' 77 girl, hence forth known as Taiga Lily. - think about it.

thanks for the movie, beautiful!

Very nice video. Thanks. I have owned a few buses. 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1971. Best to get the best one you can afford. Restoration costs way more money then you will ever get out of it. Splitties are the most desired and the most expensive. Bay windows 1968 to 71 have the bug engine and are simpler. Past 71 they have the porche engine and are more complicated. Find local club and meet the guys.

My favorite one is the one with the RC car in the front and the red peace sign on the side, and the brown rear split window bug because I like vintage.

Partial to a camper van with the pop up top and small kitchenette. (Thought they were the coolest things when I was little. Still do)

very cool..wish we had one of these shows around here my hubby would love it.

awesome stuff keep it up! buy them all! love the detail shots and close ups of the interior. always good to have footage for inspiration when you get your bus!

Love what you’re doing man, keep it up!

17:44 Finally the bug I was waiting to see! A 1950-53 split window.

love the taupe and cream color vw bus... that had the little mini one in front..loved the way they upholstered the inside making it into a camper gotta love it ...would love to own a vw one day ...the older version ....

I have this dream too. I nearly realised it back in 1990, I managed to get a 1977 8 seat microbus, 2.0 automatic. It needed work, but was a great place to start. Sadly, my parents split up, and the house had to be sold, so there was nowhere to park it off e street, so I was forced to sell it. It would be worth 20 times what I paid for it now....

I remember when one could buy an old Bus for under $2000! I had a couple back in the day: ‘67 13 window deluxe splitty, ‘59 panel splitty, and a ‘70 bay window. I found the bay window my favorite. I’m priced out of Bus ownership these days, but i’ve got my old ‘65 Bug!

Yeah buddy you remind me of me I’m after a bus also there cool

nice video, as a person who loves roadtrips, seems these would great alternative to having a hotel.

Tool kit is necessary but I still have dreams about my 1975 Campmobile. My Mexican friends loved it too. Great car for international travel.

Cool music and great editing.

VW made this van up to like 2014 here in Brazil. It was top selling. Government took it down practically. There was also a collector series last.

The Beetle at 15:17 is the exact color and year I had!

I love this car so much thank you man for th tour

Very nice Volkswagen Van.

great show loved the music

Hope you get your bus some day I owned a 66 bus back in the day and now I just dream of westfalias lol I’ve rented a couple when I go to Hawaii and that’s totally awesome like am LTD( living the dream) JC

Wow, gotta thank Adam for hookin' me up to your site Matt! 👍😎 Loved this video, will definately check out more. ✌😎

I do love my VW campermobile... especially all the loopy smiles & waves that I get while driving. Slow up the mountains, but that is alright.

I gotta 61 double and video the video sweet tunes

Good luck! One day you’ll have your Bus.

Ive always loved the vw thing. A lady in my little town had an orange one when i was growing up.. and the Karmann Ghia's are just beautiful.

T2 split screens look the coolest!

in '74' I bought a ex Canadian LHD '64 split window from a Maori Family. BIG mistake. Never been on the beach, except for every weekend to collect shellfish. When I ripped the decrepit interior out The sand poured out of everywhere, especially the rusted gap between the floor and the walls and the outriggers that were well, not connected to anything. First engine service and the bits of pistons and valves came out of the sump. Yeah they dropped a valve. So they replaced a piston, put a new valve in the cracked head and bunged it all together.. And the dealer forgot to put oil in the gear box. Took a week to make a noise. Sorry no warranty. Shit them. So it got totally stripped to bare metal. The big 2in deep ding in the right rear guard and side got fixed, new floor, new outriggers, new springs, gearbox repaired, 4 reverse and 1 forward.. !!! get the diff on the correct side guys! New springs and shocks, new sills, new battery boxes (dual 90Ahr deep cycle). 1600 barrels pistons, dual port, balanced, blueprinted, electronic ignition, an alternator on a home made frame beside the generator (not used), change all the electrics to 12V, rewind the windscreen motor for 12V dual speed. Sanding painting, burnt orange and white lacquer, 6 coats clear, new upholstery, carpet, one piece white fibreglass ceiling sprung in place. Camper interior in real Mahogany.. Synthetic fur. TV B&W 12in in those days. Cooker, Porta-pottie,. Dyno Test,, 55HP at the wheels SHOCK.. Well 17in off road tyres and wheel spin the 2 ton van in first gear easy. And off round NZ 3x in 3 years. From Bluff to Cape Rianga in 3 days at average 70Mph. ( the limit was 50).. sold it to move to australia. Really miss it so much. LHD on RHD roads.. Good actually

Get a baywindow, they're great as there's a lot of support for them and they're cheaper than split windows, cheap enough that you don't have to worry modifying them, I'm putting Porsche brakes and wheels on mine with a Subaru engine and transmission along with a rag top and Metallic dark red paint work, I've had a beetle and that was an amazing car aswell

I love Volkswagen

I love this video I'm looking to get a bus to this is awesome ❤️

I'm going to the show I'm a new member of the club I own a 1977 Volkswagen bus yellow camper westfalia

You will know your busy when you see it, when you get the feeling that you are looking at a Beautiful woman ! !

I just got my Happiness Bus and I am going on Tour!!! 'She is affectionately known as 'The DreamMachine'. PoweredByPossible is touring the country to spread 'The Recipe for Happiness'. We will be asking people about their dreams and 'why' they want those dreams. We will also interview people who went for their dreams and what happed when they did!!! People are the happiest when they are doing what they LOVE!! We will be making a documentary along the way to inspire people to go after their dreams now....don't wait another day! We are pretty excited about the adventure! Love your dream about getting a VW Vintage Bus. Happy Trails! ~ Poppy Possible

Wow you sound like me I need to purchase a kombie also

MAT awesome video Get a bus and learn on it I did it with mine stil working on the project but man these things are awesome love my bus to bits got a second one as a project go for it make it happen..........

My favorite pick of ALLLLLLL the bus styles... Would be a 1963 VW 15 Window Deluxe Microbus. It has to have that Safari style windshield with the hinges.

Can't really be too picky on them! Any van would be awesome to have!!

I was you, 34 years ago, when I as 20. I bought a 1969 and drove it for 11 years, then I sold it and immediately bought a 1979, which I think is rather the best of all worlds, a 2 liter engine, but still rounded corners. My advice is go on the Samba.com, go on FullMoonBusClub.com, go on other bus websites and start camping with these people, they will help you find what you want! Don't worry that it's not perfect, just that it starts, runs and stops. The rest you can do yourself and get lots of help from your vw buddies. Just GET ONE and get going!

I kept thinking of the bus in Cars, lol. It looked like a lot of fun. I think a camper bus would be cool; then your wife and friends could tag a long.

I sure miss my orange camper. The Pumpkin.

Nice video Matt! I'm close to making it happen - I've been drooling over the early split windshield/safari window buses but they are out of my league moneywise ... I've been looking at some 70's buses ... yesterday 8/5 I found 2 VW buses here relatively local here in Ohio ... one was a 73 VW bus ... I texted the owner - he decided that he wasn't going to sell ... then a 2nd one came across the FaceBook Marketplace ... this one is a 1979 Bay Window bus - the seller is going on vacation and I can't get to see it inperson for over a week ... I made an offer - that was accepted on condition I'm comfortable with the ride, mechanical makeup of the bus etc. ... I'm excited !!! it will be a project for sure but if the mechanics & electronics of the bus are good it will be a great find & deal for $6K ... I'm pumped to learn the inside/outsides of this 79 VW bus ... already dreaming about the exterior and interior restores ...

a 74 IS YOUR BEST BET.

✌😎👍 I haven't seen one of those Volkswagon buses in a long time.

This is one of my dreams aswell and my neighbour actually has a volkswagen bus that just sits at the back of his barn that i see every day and i just want to buy and fix it. it's only that my dad says it takes about a year to restore one and he is not encouregd to get it and fix it. but one day i will buy one!

It's been my experience that he who snoozes, looses. If one comes up, snap it up before someone else does!

...this Video should be running on YP...😍🤤 thank you!!!

You should find a bus that looks the same as the one the Libyans used in Back to the Future. Lol! The WESTFALIA bus at 5:36 was my personal favorite.

Love your vid Matt! Was at this show and you caught me a few times in the background. Can't let go of the dream either my man. Have my eyes on a 75-79 VW Camper. Trying to find one that is in the 5 to 8K range so I can explore with the fam. Where do things stand for you re your hunt Matt?

for stealth camping a cargo van with a camper inside would be the top ride as far as i am concerned ......

sweet vid

I bought a 66 13 window 3 years ago and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made. They are a lot of fun and you'll meet some great people. Some advice I would have for you is to buy a bus that you want. Don't settle for a bay window if you really want a split window and earlier the better. Earlier busses are easier to work on. Read some of the forums and build threads on thesamba.com

I drove a 1966 VW bus back in the 1970's

My family has a 1979 pop up camper one of these

I vote for the '74 Westy. (I have one, BTW). It has the extra wide fold-out bed. The '75 is pretty much the same. And I once had a '77, which had the benefit of using a fuel injected engine that had hydraulic valve lifters. That means not having to adjust the valves, so engine maintenance was simply changing the oil, and spark plugs now and then.

So many sweet options. I've always dug the VW Thing but a road ready Westie would be killer if is the price is right. Mine would be island themed with the exterior completely wrapped to look like a giant wood tiki. 🌴🌴🗿🌴🌴

I used to live near the Westfalia factory. they still manufacture such vehicles today. Even drivers I currently a VW T4 and am with my motorcycle drin much in the way.

They all a dream, from 64vw of nj 🎅

My fav bus is a 1968 split window without living quarders

My guess is you'd probably get one with a hunter green paint job and a camper top lol As for me I'd pick one of the older VW Beetle's. Not sure of the year, just an older one and not the new fangled kind. I'd like to drive a VW beetle at least once in my lifetime. :) Anywho...I hope your dream comes to fruition soon. Good luck!

ive never seen a manx like that yellow one. wicked! dont think id fit in it though haha

just happened upon your VW vids I got the bug years ago and now have too many. If you want a VW Bus imo year is not that inportant to start with just remember that once you buy one you are hooked. I started with a dunebug myers manx and now have 2 vans and 2 buds plus a sandrail. a deal on one will come your way there out there.

Matt , either youtube is old but I have seen many of your segments .... do you own a set of tools and a project van yet ???

I just stumbled across this channel and I'm in the same predicament of finding a VW Van. I like the '60 style but kind of freaked out of how undependable the air cooled engines...

Hi MattsRadShow this MisterHandyman48 , I recomend , is a 1970 VW bus.Plus I'll tell you how to fix it ,when your having trouble with it.

If your going for a westfalia (based on your reactions at the show), I suggest a 78 or 79, best years in my opinion. Best layout and engine, before bay window was switched to wedge.....

Hey matt are you going to the twin cities vw car show again for 2018 and make a RU-vid video???

I want to see the inside of that dark green one with the tinted windows

I had a dream and after a long lime saving I jut got a 1972 vw panel van

How many different busses showed up? If you only see about 15 it wouldn't be worth it but 40 to 50 could be a lot of contacts.

Excelente vídeo..... Gracias....

I love you vw bus

word to the wise,,,I love air cooled. Had several through the decades. If I were thinking about a bus,,, I would go newer air cooled , just for the look of the body , and use Subaru power. Freeway speeds and a heater.

Great filming with the GoPro! Looked super smooth and pro! Did you get yourself a gimbal?

Go look on the samba for my build thread "Helga the bus" a 65 eleven window

Lol your dreaming like me! Jc

what is your budget?

what's your budget? Mechanical ability?

Hey Matt, awesome videos you have posted here! You should definitely check out the www.thesamba.com. You can find almost all the info you need on every make and model of Volkswagen and especially the buses. They have classifieds that sell all vw's everywhere, not mention parts and manuals, plus you'll meet tons of people there that will help you with any questions you have! Hope you find a bus soon man! Good road! :)

Without knowing your plans, skills, family situation, etc., I would say get a bay-window panel bus. They have the least resale value and you have a blank slate to start your project.

Anyone ever see "Fluffy" there?

If you want to actually drive it and keep up with traffic and stop safely, get a 78 or 79 bus. Those have the biggest engine VW made with hydraulic lifters so you rarely have to adjust the valves. I say a 79 as well because they have a better head design where the exhaust bolts to the head. 75-78 exhaust is horrible about leaking. Ditch the points and condenser in the distributor and add a pertronix ignitor in it's place and you'll have a good running machine that needs the least maintenance of all the air-cooled vws.

get a Westfalia Camper van

buy my 78 adventure wagon...unique

Can I bring my E150 Conversion Van 96

I hate spell check. You will know your Bus when you see it.