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flyertim
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 Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 5:59 am Post subject: 1950 kombi @ volksfest 21 |
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here's some photos from a 1950 kombi at the 21st volksfest in columbus, ohio, august 13, 2011.
i don't know much about buses except that i like 'em. information written on the plaque displayed with the bus mentioned it was a 1950 kombi, the oldest kombi in the world and it was delivered in factory primer.
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49barndoor
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| Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 7:19 am Post subject: |
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| Thats not the oldest kombi in the world.. |
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Rick
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| Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 7:36 am Post subject: |
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| who owns that one? |
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49barndoor
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vwsplitvan
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| Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 10:46 am Post subject: early bd kombi |
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It may not be the oldest  But still an early example, very nice to see 
Any more pics?
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| Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 11:03 am Post subject: |
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| Do a search for "bulli brigade" in the gallery. It was there last year. |
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49barndoor
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| Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 12:29 pm Post subject: Re: early bd kombi |
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| vwsplitvan wrote: |
It may not be the oldest But still an early example, very nice to see
Any more pics? |
If you clicked my link you would have seen loads of this bus as it was found, during resto and as is. If it has a plate on it stating its the oldest kombi in the world then do you not think it should be? |
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bastardbus
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| Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 1:54 pm Post subject: |
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Looks like Joe Mond standing behind it in one picture and the "set up" with the trinkets etc looks like something he would do. I am guessing it is his. I was at the show the night before but had to leave on an emergency and missed seeing this bus. Looks very cool and wish I could have seen it in person.
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| Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 7:06 pm Post subject: |
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| Looks great. Congratulations Joe. |
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bubba
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It is the oldest physically known.... The information ( vin number for 20-03182) has been pulled off of an old Swedish site many year ago, but has never been seen in person by anyone! I have pesonal emailed Tony (barndoor.dk) about the information and he stated that bus # 20-03182 is on the registry but he doesn't think it exists. I personalty think the registry needs to be cleaned up on the early bus section, starting with bus 20-01502!  Just because it's on a website doesn't mean it's real.....
http://www.bigfootencounters.com/
this my be one you are more familiar with: 
http://www.nessie.co.uk/
I want to see it with my own eyes and touch it to prove it's real! |
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49barndoor
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20-003182 was known to exist only a few years back and the owner/restorer knows what he has just because he is not all over the VW scene and internet shouting mine is the oldest does not mean its not still there  |
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bubba
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| 49barndoor wrote: |
| 20-003182 was known to exist only a few years back and the owner/restorer knows what he has just because he is not all over the VW scene and internet shouting mine is the oldest does not mean its not still there |
Like i said, touch and feel! and I will believe it.  |
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Lowdown Dirty Rat
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Do you not believe in Gorillas or the Antarctic then. 
(it's possible you've seen both I know)
Just to muddy the waters I know of an even older window bus that exists but is not even on the register. But of course you can't see it so you won't mind |
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bubba
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| Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 11:09 am Post subject: |
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| Lowdown Dirty Rat wrote: |
Do you not believe in Gorillas or the Antarctic then.
(it's possible you've seen both I know)
Just to muddy the waters I know of an even older window bus that exists but is not even on the register. But of course you can't see it so you won't mind |
I have seen gorillas... but i don't think the Antarctic is real!!! Pictures...I would like to see a picture.... thats all.... and i know earlier ones are going to come out... and i cant what to see them!!!! I love super early buses and the differences and changes... the small details that make them stand out!!! |
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Lowdown Dirty Rat
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| Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 11:23 am Post subject: |
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Ditto.
I actually did a similar thing looking into the 51 deluxes and I now believe there are actually about 3/4 still in existence and not the 8 or so on the list.
Oh and...
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bubba
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| Lowdown Dirty Rat wrote: |
Ditto.
I actually did a similar thing looking into the 51 deluxes and I now believe there are actually about 3/4 still in existence and not the 8 or so on the list.
Oh and...
LOL |
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46split
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| Bubba thats some funny Sh-t. Im on your side |
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mightymouse
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Only frustrating part for me is the hubcaps. But the bus is BAD ASS. 
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| 20-003182 was known to exist only a few years back and the owner/restorer knows what he has just because he is not all over the VW scene and internet shouting mine is the oldest does not mean its not still there |
If you have independent information about the existence of the bus, please share. I'm not bagging on you, I'd like to hear for the sake of getting the info. out there.
It could be as simple as:
A good friend of mine, who I trust, has seen the bus, but the current owner is very private and doesn't want the bus details posted.
If you have no direct info, let us know that as well.
Thanks,
j.
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