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Wed Oct 20, 2010 12:09 pm

There is a guy on eBay who sells them but won't ship to the US. I found a place in Italy that sells these. Production run of 1,000 (sorry linking images won't work for some reason):

http://www.carmodel.net/itemsPhotosEncrypter.php?0-28074.jpg

http://www.carmodel.net/itemsPhotosEncrypter.php?0-28074_1.jpg

http://www.carmodel.net/itemsPhotosEncrypter.php?0-28074_2.jpg

Wed Oct 20, 2010 12:33 pm

Even better is this expensive radio controlled version. These guys DO ship to the U.S. because I asked them.

http://www.schucoshop.com/product_info.php?info=p4...347af85d7d

Wed Oct 20, 2010 12:38 pm

Wow! Same model but man that thing 229 Euros!

Damn.

PicklePickle wrote: Even better is this expensive radio controlled version. These guys DO ship to the U.S. because I asked them.

http://www.schucoshop.com/product_info.php?info=p4...347af85d7d

Wed Oct 20, 2010 12:50 pm

Wow, Carmodel has a bunch of Bay windows, Kombis, Westys, Rivis,fire trucks , panels, logo panels. Neat site. Is this the guy that sells or does not sell?

Wed Oct 20, 2010 2:44 pm

He does sell to US. I paid via PayPal. 1/43rd scale models.

babysnakes wrote: Wow, Carmodel has a bunch of Bay windows, Kombis, Westys, Rivis,fire trucks , panels, logo panels. Neat site. Is this the guy that sells or does not sell?

Wed Oct 20, 2010 3:25 pm

It's so awesome that the model years are differentiated.
These 2 are 72's, even :wink:
This 1 has the late 72 rear hatch
http://www.carmodel.net/zoomPage.php?MzIwMjI8Oj4wP...InLCAnMCcp

and this 1 has the early
http://www.carmodel.net/zoomPage.php?Mzg3ODQ8Oj4wP...QnLCAnMCcp

They got the hubcaps right even, but missed the gas door.

Wed Oct 20, 2010 3:31 pm

nathansnathan wrote: It's so awesome that the model years are differentiated.
These 2 are 72's, even :wink:
This 1 has the late 72 rear hatch
http://www.carmodel.net/zoomPage.php?MzIwMjI8Oj4wP...InLCAnMCcp

and this 1 has the early
http://www.carmodel.net/zoomPage.php?Mzg3ODQ8Oj4wP...QnLCAnMCcp

They got the hubcaps right even, but missed the gas door. But they don't have 72 front bumpers

Wed Oct 20, 2010 4:08 pm

bsairhead wrote: nathansnathan wrote: It's so awesome that the model years are differentiated.
These 2 are 72's, even :wink:
This 1 has the late 72 rear hatch
http://www.carmodel.net/zoomPage.php?MzIwMjI8Oj4wP...InLCAnMCcp

and this 1 has the early
http://www.carmodel.net/zoomPage.php?Mzg3ODQ8Oj4wP...QnLCAnMCcp

I wonder, maybe they are brazilian. That would explain the gas cap, too.

They got the hubcaps right even, but missed the gas door. But they don't have 72 front bumpers

Wed Oct 20, 2010 4:23 pm

I'll post photos when mine arrives. I have a buddy who loves doing tedious things like re-painting a 1/43rd scale VW model roof from black to white!

Wed Oct 20, 2010 6:37 pm

I thought it was weird that the model's roof is black to begin with. It definitely is not as common as the white roof on the real deal. I would think that the model maker would want the color scheme to appeal to the broadest buyer base by having it match their real life bus--but who am I to jump to such conclusions. It is obvious that some model mfgs make models because they are truly passionate about cars and so for that reason may not really care about broad appeal.

Anyway, I would love to be able to just buy one with a white top like my bus.

Thu Oct 21, 2010 6:03 pm

PicklePickle wrote: I thought it was weird that the model's roof is black to begin with. It definitely is not as common as the white roof on the real deal.
It turned up in the "black bus" thread that there was an actual bus model. or conversion at least, like that. It's called a "clipper"

Thu Oct 21, 2010 6:04 pm

Wow props for that. From what I recall VW only offered this option for a very short time... I've never seen one. Not sure I like the look as much as I thought I would.

nathansnathan wrote: PicklePickle wrote: I thought it was weird that the model's roof is black to begin with. It definitely is not as common as the white roof on the real deal.
It turned up in the "black bus" thread that there was an actual bus model. or conversion at least, like that. It's called a "clipper"

Thu Oct 21, 2010 6:29 pm

They talk about it in the "rarest of the rare" thread Page 5
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=163207&start=80
I guess it was a production option, kind of beyond a deluxe, was originally to be called a 'clipper' but some trademark infringement with a plane of the same name. The 2nd number in the vin is a 4 on them all instead of 2 or 3 like a transporter or a camper. I guess it is the rarity and 'ultimate deluxe-ness' that prompted them to make the model of that one. It's very German-looking, the split black; more common on a split for sure

Fri Oct 22, 2010 7:12 am

chabanais wrote: Wow props for that. From what I recall VW only offered this option for a very short time... I've never seen one. Not sure I like the look as much as I thought I would.

nathansnathan wrote: PicklePickle wrote: I thought it was weird that the model's roof is black to begin with. It definitely is not as common as the white roof on the real deal.
It turned up in the "black bus" thread that there was an actual bus model. or conversion at least, like that. It's called a "clipper"

The Clipper-L was an option package that was not available in the US. The Clipper that you see in the photo was probably brought back to the US by someone. Furthermore, the Clipper-L package included: deluxe interior (even more so than a regular deluxe, added trim panels on the interior panels as well as different colored vinyl stripped seats.) also included were aluminum bumper guards front and back, jail bars and a rear seat luggage bar. The Clipper option was available on any color of bus, but you don't see real clippers very often.

Fri Oct 29, 2010 7:59 pm

Came in the mail today looks awesome! Just like the photos. High quality.

Fri Oct 29, 2010 8:22 pm

ratherb-buggin wrote: chabanais wrote: Wow props for that. From what I recall VW only offered this option for a very short time... I've never seen one. Not sure I like the look as much as I thought I would.

nathansnathan wrote: PicklePickle wrote: I thought it was weird that the model's roof is black to begin with. It definitely is not as common as the white roof on the real deal.
It turned up in the "black bus" thread that there was an actual bus model. or conversion at least, like that. It's called a "clipper"

The Clipper-L was an option package that was not available in the US. The Clipper that you see in the photo was probably brought back to the US by someone. Furthermore, the Clipper-L package included: deluxe interior (even more so than a regular deluxe, added trim panels on the interior panels as well as different colored vinyl stripped seats.) also included were aluminum bumper guards front and back, jail bars and a rear seat luggage bar. The Clipper option was available on any color of bus, but you don't see real clippers very often.

So then is that recent pile of shite you bought down here one of those uber rare deluxe-deluxe ones?

Mon Nov 01, 2010 2:32 pm

notchboy wrote: ratherb-buggin wrote: chabanais wrote: Wow props for that. From what I recall VW only offered this option for a very short time... I've never seen one. Not sure I like the look as much as I thought I would.

nathansnathan wrote: PicklePickle wrote: I thought it was weird that the model's roof is black to begin with. It definitely is not as common as the white roof on the real deal.
It turned up in the "black bus" thread that there was an actual bus model. or conversion at least, like that. It's called a "clipper"

The Clipper-L was an option package that was not available in the US. The Clipper that you see in the photo was probably brought back to the US by someone. Furthermore, the Clipper-L package included: deluxe interior (even more so than a regular deluxe, added trim panels on the interior panels as well as different colored vinyl stripped seats.) also included were aluminum bumper guards front and back, jail bars and a rear seat luggage bar. The Clipper option was available on any color of bus, but you don't see real clippers very often.

So then is that recent pile of shite you bought down here one of those uber rare deluxe-deluxe ones?

HAHA... Super, super deluxe for my..... :D
notchboy wrote: perverted fondeling hands The bus is pretty rare considering how many they probably made. It's my all-time favorite VW next to my buggy that I started to build in High School. I'm super happy to have it Jason! I'll be sure to take care of it, and believe you me.... you get ALL the credit for hooking it up on that one! You'll always have a place to crash whenever you're in Kansas City...... and some cold Coronas ready! :)

Mon Nov 01, 2010 2:37 pm

Just sell it to me for cheap when its all done. I wont even care if its slammed 8)

That is one of the f-ing coolest bays Ive seen :!: Glad you got it out of the hole bro.

I may be in there myself pulling out that 74 Auto Weekender. The inside is in amazing shape and the outside hasnt rusted through yet. 8)