Everett's 1955 Barndoor Kombi
History | Data | Parts Needed | Log - Updated March 6, 2003
This page was updated March 6, 2003
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History
(As I know it, more research under way)
Purchased new in 1955 in Hollywood, CA by a surveying company, Pafford and Associates.
They supposedly wanted a Panel but the dealer was out of stock.
They used the Bus as a surveying platform, primarily the roof, until 1971.
In 1971, it was given as a retirement gift to Charles Wolnik, a resident of Los Angeles, California.
Charles retired to Henderson, Nevada, in 1988, taking the Bus with him.
Charles used the Bus in his carpeting business until 1995.
In 1996, Charles died, leaving the Bus to his half-brother, Lee Teschler.
Lee sold the Bus at the estate sale of his half-brother to Jerry Jess in 1996.
Jerry Jess towed the Bus to Phoenix, Arizona and began a restoration of the vehicle.
I bought it in 1997 and towed it to Concord, California.
In February, 1998, I towed the Bus back to Phoenix, Arizona following a job change.
I daily drove it for over a year and am now collecting all the parts necessary for a restoration
For the time being, I continue to drive it to shows, campouts, weekends, to haul stuff, etc..

Driving movie (344KB)

Data VIN# 20-112737 Engine# 20-959033 Original Engine Letter from Germany Produced January 19, 1955 Left the factory on January 24, 1955 Destination was Competition Motors - Hollywood, CA, USA Original color - not registered at factory (Dove Blue)

M-Codes M13 Middle and rear seats with Masonite panels M18 ? M20 MPH speedometer M83 ? M86 ? M90 Safety Glass Windshields M99 Tubeless Mud + Snow Tires M114 6 pop-out side windows

Please e-mail me at everettb@thesamba.com if you have any of these parts for sale.  Thanks!

The dealer where my Bus was purchased in 1955.

Lots of Photos

Barndoor Bus characteristics

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