VW Avon Bottles

mmscoot · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:43 am Post subject: VW Avon Bottles

My new find, thrift store in Cambria, CA - $5 (I bought all they had)
1-red, 1-black, 2-blue. All with boxes, looks almost nos condition.
Just thought Id share something fun.

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andk5591 · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 3:41 am Post subject:

I got one of those and a manx one at a yard sale. Good score, bud!
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Stock Steve · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:09 am Post subject: Re: VW Avon Bottles

mmscoot · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:46 am Post subject:

Yep, All with boxes. I dont think they were ever even used. This store had a whole collection of Avon bottles, the owner said someone donated boxes of this stuff. These were the only VW ones she had left.

bajaherbie · Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 6:13 am Post subject:

i have a black bug and a blue manx. when the engine cap is tight, the engine is crooked like the passenger framehorn is bent Confused

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vwclap · Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 8:05 am Post subject:

I have the bus, the buggy and the 3 colors bug...but the red is not in the pics and I also have a 911 Porsche by Avon...

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vwtoyguy · Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 8:20 am Post subject:

I have the three colored bugs..... Does anyone have the clear Taxi beetle from mexio?
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mmscoot · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 6:45 pm Post subject:

That bus is super cool with the motobike on the back! Ill have to keep looking!

vwclap · Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:37 pm Post subject:

just found that pic in the gallery
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Earlybugs · Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:08 pm Post subject:

i got a few of those, there pretty cool

i also just found a jim bean bottle in the shape of a bug full for $10

manxracer1 · Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 11:18 am Post subject: I have a manx from Avon!

I have the blue manx with the engine cap. What is it worth? I got it from Avon new. I wish I still had the box!!
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Splitdog · Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:39 pm Post subject:

Screw the engine on tight. Then pull off the engine and relocate on the splines to straighten it up. It's a common cap.
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Blue Baron · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:16 pm Post subject:

One of the most common collectible items from the early 70s. EVERYONE must have bought one for their dad that Christmas! Laughing

And the aftershave was HORRIBLE!!!

Splitdog · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:35 pm Post subject:

After the second or third shot, it don't taste too bad!
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Migit · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:10 am Post subject:

There's also a rabbit that the front end is the cap.... Finding one in good condition is a pita though.
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mmscoot · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 9:15 pm Post subject:

I LOVE THAT BUS!! I must have one!

It would be even better if it was a VESPA on the back! Very Happy

splittybusgirl · Samba Member Joined: September 17, 2005 Posts: 39

I found the rabbit at a local hole in the wall thrift/antique store still in the box. I have the black and red beetle that we found at an antique store. We bought the buggy off ebay, but it is missing the engine. I also have the bus, it was given to me from my parents my mom had bought it for my dad right after they were married. It is a joke around my family that my husband married me for my Avon Bus, since my mom told him he couldn't have it, while we were dating. Smile

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Vealmonkey · Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 4:21 am Post subject:

The rarest vw avon that I have never been able to find is the mexico issued vw Taxi. Do any of you have one of those. I've only seen a picture of one in an old avon collectors book. They were white.

vwtoyguy · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 12:49 am Post subject:


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