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• Re: (NVC) But my comments on the concept Microbus...
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 21 Dec 2003 22:44:40 -0500
  On Sunday 21 December 2003 10:11 pm, Klun John wrote: > VW seems to have gotten away from > the 'peoples car' as originally designed...
• Re: Nice Video on the Cancelled MicroBus
  Historical mailing list - B
  Mon, 4 Feb 2008 21:01:38 -0800
  ...Nice Video on the Cancelled MicroBus > > Dang! That bus must have been designed by Bud Tugly! "Cause it sure > is.... > > > > On Mon, February 4...
• Re: nomenclature variation ...
  Historical mailing list - William Warburton
  Thu, 4 Aug 94 15:38:55 GMT
  ...A fleet of microbusses A tray of breadloaves A hod of bricks (or maybe a wall of bricks) A community of eurovans Cheers, W. +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+
• Re: MORE 'you MAY be a devoted VW bus owner if:'
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Apr 96 07:58 EDT
  ...a Macintosh computer... ;-) AAAAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! No offense/flames! I'd prefer to be caught test driving a Honda! Raul Wilma (1982 Westfalia) Larsen (1956 Microbus)
• Re: for your enlightenment and edification ...
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 4 Jan 1995 15:32:10 -0800 (PST)
  >and what years/models they were: > > 56 Microbus 4 68 Bus 13 80 Vanagon 16 92 Eurovan 1 _4_ '56s ? What gives? Thom -- > If...
• "Vanagon" on MTV's "Road Rules" series
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 23:17:00 EDT
  ...their vehicle? a late model VW Microbus (Vanagon) complete w/ the quad headlight grille, sliding rear windows and 5cyl engine :<) chris
• Re: Watercooled Mexican Microbusses - photo
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 13:33:21 -0700
  Entity Paul Guzyk spoke thus: > Late model Mexican busses have a nice looking radiator up front. > They also have a funky roof. > > http://www...
• FS: 1966 MicroBus {Revisited}
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Mon, 18 Sep 1995 18:12:45 -0500 (CDT)
  ...This is a *STEAL* at this price! For Sale ~~~~~~~~ 1966 VW MicroBus - Standard Bus with 6 rear windows, stock 1500cc engine, perfect Bus for...
• Re: friday stats
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Fri, 7 Oct 1994 14:15:03 -0700 (PDT)
  >and what we drive: > 56 Microbus 1 68 Bus 5 80 Vanagon 6 92 Eurovan 0 I see I still rule with the _oldest...
• Re: Hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - David Gleeson
  Sat, 15 Jul 2000 10:13:37 +1000
  If this attachment has worked there is a pic of my van with '75 microbus chrome caps and if you can keep a secret...
• Re: really dumb newbie question
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 11:29:25 EST
  ...could be some "badge Engineering" at play here.. :<) chris '84 Vanagon Microbus Carat Wolfsburg GT <---- no kidding! it really says that on the back!!
• Re: Nice Video on the Cancelled MicroBus
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 5 Feb 2008 15:21:54 -0800
  >What do you mean "went to bed with Chrysler" ? The new VW minivan will be produced at a Chrysler plant. Have you not heard...
• FFriday: a happy song (for tobin)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 28 Apr 95 13:25:14 CDT
  ...Once there was a Microbus, Camped beside a flowing stream, Under the shade of a big fir tree, And he sang as he sat...
• Re: VW Should Bring Back The Microbus And Make It Electric
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 9 Sep 2008 09:18:07 -0500
  ...sell about > 500 a year. > > > > My only gripe with that new microbus concept is the drivers seat is halfway > back into the van like...
• WTB: Side Trim for '65 Deluxe
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Nov 1995 11:01:46 GMT
  Looking for side trim (the aluminum stuff) for a '65 Microbus Deluxe. We're missing pieces for the side doors and for the front...
• Re: new Microbus ?
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Fri, 6 Jun 1997 16:21:33 -0400
  >Folks, > >We've been there, done that. Check the archives at: >http://www.med.umn.edu:8853/cgi-bin/msg?m=msg04892&a=/v96...
• Re: Volkstoberfest on Sunday in Morgantown, PA
  Historical mailing list - Ric Golen
  Wed, 8 Oct 1997 09:46:29 -0400
  I'm thinking of going.....I'm taking my son (the one who just bought a 78 Deluxe Microbus) to visit Lehigh Univ and...
• Re: VW Should Bring Back The Microbus And Make It Electric
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 20:21:10 -0700
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• Re: What's a sick 1993 Microbus 2.5i worth?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:02:49 -0400
  ...would > have an idea as to what a South African 1993 Microbus 2.5i with sick > engine and dud clutch is worth. I have...
• Re: Buying a VW and picking it up at the factory in Germany: the Best Way(or ...
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 10:55:56 -0700
  ...Being re-designed as an international microbus and won't be out until around 2007. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "BA" <ande@SAN.RR.COM...
• Re: QT Video of New Microbus From Germany
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 2 Mar 2006 16:27:11 -0800
  > The link shows a quick time video movie which describes the new > Vanagon/Microbus (what ever they are calling it). > > It visually shows all...
• Re: VW MicroBus Concept - Detroit Auto Show
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 22:59:00 EST
  I hope it's a composite. The front California plate has a lower number than plates I got last year. Either this things been...
• Re: sorry heres the link!
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 20:37:36 -0600
  http://www.knology.net/~vw/microbus/ ----- Original Message ----- From: daniel lawson <kombi181@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2001...
• Buses For Sale In Atlanta [FWD]
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Sat, 4 Aug 2001 13:22:15 -0400
  ...Two 1963 23-window microbuses $2500 for both 1964 Standard Microbus. Restored $7000 1984 Vanagon Camper $4000 1987 Vanagon Camper $6000 If you are...
• Re: Camper wanted in South Africa
  Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
  Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:48:06 +0200
  Hi Michael Try looking at www.junkmail.co.za just do a search for microbus or caravelle, also try the www.bidorbuy.co.za...
• Re: SA Microbus...
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:52:01 -0400
  ...you would be interested in our recent outdoor adventure > with our Microbus.....if you look real close you can see in the one > picture...
• German Wants To Join!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Apr 1995 10:11:49 -0400
  ...457 > >Dear Derek > >I read in a German magazin that there is a 'VW-MicroBus Net' >availible in the States. >I would like to...
• Re: New Microbus Website
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 08:08:52 -0700
  ...Keith > Gary Stearns wrote: > > VW's website for the new Microbus asks for feedback. Here's what I > told them. Give them your opinion.
• NVC - Bugs and buses in Penzeys catalog
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 15 Aug 2014 05:22:32 -0700
  ...and Buses.� Along with a photo of cutout cookies decorated like Microbuses on the cover, there are numerous heartwarming stories and pix inside, but...
• Friday off-topic topic - South Africa
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 28 Jun 2013 10:27:28 -0400
  ...Enjoy:http://s16.photobucket.com/user/misterpolak/library/Misc%20VW%20nuttiness/Joes%20VW%20Spares%20in%20Randburg%20RSA I counted 85 T3s (Transporter, Caravelle, Microbus...
• Re: Phrydae Phollow Up on MicroBus Stolen 35 year Ago
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:58:31 -0800
  The insurance company already paid off the original owner and California gave the van a new title so everyone after that was legal. It...
• Re: CB & VW humor
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 19 Jun 1996 20:30:15 -0500
  ...resist.... > > "..and eleven long haired friends of Jesus in a chartreuse Microbus." > >If you don't remember, your bus is older than you are...
• Re: SA 3,2litre WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Tue, 13 Oct 1998 10:46:05 +0200
  ...And it includes the gearbox specifications for the South African 3.2 liter Microbus. Helmut '80 Vanagaudi
• Re: New Microbus Website
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 13:22:23 EST
  In a message dated 1/11/01 1:15:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, dgalcock@HEWITT.COM writes: > statement he though I was making...
• Re: Vanagon front grilles
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 13:20:18 EST
  ...youre looking at pics of the new south african microbus or caravelle. a number of the vendors sell these SA parts [text/html]
• Re: (NVC) But my comments on the concept Microbus...
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 22 Dec 2003 19:08:10 -0500
  Michael Snow wrote: >> You can't sell new rear-engine cars in the us now, right? > > > Porsche doesn't seem to have a problem...
• Re: what do "bulli" and "samba" mean...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 11:32:52 EST
  ...nicknames for buses. "bulli" is the german nickname for the vw bus, and "samba" was a nickname for the earlier 23 window microbuses.. chris
• Re: microbus is dead NVC
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 20 May 2004 16:51:59 -0400
  > Now the dollar is even more worthless than it was then. I'll bet >that if they had continued with their existing plans they...
• VW's very cool high tech splitty
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:43:06 -0700
  ...cars/concept-cars/a-new-old-bus-volkswagen- updates-a-1964-microbus-with-gadgets-203326.php> Alistair '82 westy, diesel converted to gas in...
• Re: Chrysler - they invented the minivan...and rear facing seats andside table too?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 16:19:40 -0800
  On 1/9/07, Christopher Gronski <gronski@gmail.com> wrote: > > When did the Greenbriar come out? Ben Pon sketched the first VW > Microbus April...
• Re: Mention of the Possible New MicroBus
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:02:38 -0700
  RE: Westfalia is now a subsidiary of Daimler Benz, .... According to many posts on the various list that is no longer true, Westfalia is...
• Re: VW MicroBus Concept - Detroit Auto Show
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 19:53:56 -0600
  ...Notice that the first picture has the round headlights to resemble the original Microbus while the concept has those rectangular... thingies. So, wish me...
• Re: Phrydae Phollow Up on MicroBus Stolen 35 year Ago
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:36:50 -0500
  I agree completely that the woman was already properly compensated at the time. My scenario was meant in fun really. I think what really...
• Re: Phrydae Phollow Up on MicroBus Stolen 35 year Ago
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:41:15 -0500
  I fairly confident that an insurance company is not going to hand back a vehicle worth $20K to the original owner for whom they...
• Re: Still Being Screwed...aka--Don't Use PartsPlace
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Tue, 12 Sep 1995 13:00:17 -0500 (CDT)
  ...You can put it in my driveway next to my '66 MicroBus! :-) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- \/ John T. Croteau - Preserver of Precious Metals and Network Engineer \/ \/\/ '66 Transporter...
• Re: SA exclusiv!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 03:31:38 EDT
  In a message dated 99-06-30 16:54:11 EDT, lindgre@ONLINE.NO writes: << that the SA production of the T3 Caravelle/MIcrobus...
• Re: QT Video of New Microbus From Germany - Reply to Tim's "imagination masturbation" statement
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 08:29:45 -0800
  > Have you seen "The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe" yet? There's a really > cool wardrobe in it that is a portal to...
• Re: Dr. Z - (vague volkswagen content)
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:36:08 -0700
  ...VW > actually created the "microbus" (think tiny bus) not the Minivan. However > Chrysler took their usually full-size van line and conceptialized a > smalled...
• Re: '66 microbus, 6-to-12 volt conversion questions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Mar 1996 22:14:11 -0500
  I am back to work on my '66 standard microbus and was thinking about the 6 to 12 volt conversion I plan to do...
• Re: VW selling New Old Microbus
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:34:47 -0500
  Guess I should have added- "or sneak one in from MX". I've seen exactly one of these in the US. Was brought home...
• 'roo bars?
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Fri, 09 Feb 1996 09:49:36 -0700
  Anyone have any data, pictures, or whatever of large-animal-impact resistance add-ons for a microbus? I'm thinking that something like that...
• New Bus?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 31 Dec 2000 21:17:46 -0600
  ...or another periodical, I saw a artist's rendition of a Microbus look alike, that VW was thinking about. Looked pretty neat. Anyone else...
• Exchange hatches '84 to a '90?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Cavanaugh
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 21:30:05 -0400
  ...http://www.phonyexpress.com/images/VWs.jpg -- '90 Vanagon (180k) '84 Vanagon (217k) '78 Microbus (175k)
• Re: South African parts For Sale.....
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Sat, 3 Nov 2001 12:14:56 EST
  ...35 Similar to above. (Caravelle is the Deluxe version of the Microbus (vanagon) over in SA) >> I have Vanagon Caravelle badges for $17.50...
• Re: VW Bus in Advertising...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 22:31:40 +1200
  ...2 Type 2 (Bay) T3 is series 3 Type 2 (Caravelle, Microbus, Vanagon etc ie last of rear-engined Transporters) Bug is TYPE 1...
• vintage VW poster ads
  Historical mailing list - Susan Powell
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 19:44:42 -0600
  Anybody know where I can purchase the cool vintage VOA posters you see in the dealerships-especially the one with the '61 microbus with...
• how to read the Weakly Statz ... :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 22:21:46 CST
  ...50 Microbus 0, 59 Microbus 2, 68 Bus 8, 80 Vanagon 19, 91 Eurovan 1 NO 1950 buses (gotcha!! they weren't made until...
• '66 microbus, 6-to-12 volt conversion questions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Mar 1996 14:06:41 -0700
  Hi all, I am back to work on my '66 standard microbus and was thinking about the 6 to 12 volt conversion I plan...
• Re: NEW New Bus drawing.. look and tell me what you think
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 08:02:56 -0700
  ...But I don't think VW is trying to make a copy of the microbus, so this may look too much like the original...
• Re: Nice Video on the Cancelled MicroBus
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 4 Feb 2008 21:25:33 -0800
  ...Nice Video on the Cancelled MicroBus <There was a bit of odd cross over at one time - Dodge Omni type of thing - but in...