Volkswagen Camper and Commercial Magazine - Issue 155

In this issue

The Honubus - Honu is the Hawaiian word for Sea Turtle, which became the overarching theme of this island inspired 1966 Deluxe Microbus.

Body Dropped Bay - Uncommon double door model, original paint, patina and signwriting, slammed, Porsche Type 4 motor … what’s not to love about this 1968 Bay!.

The HonuBus

After developing a love for the ocean as a little girl spending time with her Grandfather in San Diego, plus having strong family ties to the Pacific Islands, Patrisha Wyatt channelled her aquatic affections into her bus restoration with perhaps unequalled intensity!

4 mins

Body Dropped Bay

Uncommon double door model, original paint, patina and signwriting, slammed, Porsche Type 4 motor … what’s not to love here!

4 mins

Danbury Delight

Whilst still retaining many original features, this Danbury camper also successfully blends in a host of subtle custom touches and modifications

4 mins

California Dreamin'

During my years of covering VW shows and events, especially in Europe, I have become good friends with several of the VW legends who travel over from California. So when the chance for a return visit arose last year Jen and I were packed in a flash!

4 mins

One Of A Kind

A 1979 air cooled T3 syncro? Mike Ghia tells us the story behind this one off creation.

5 mins

The Barefoot Chef

Camper Calling is one of the few occasions that I manage to meet up with Alan Hayward, my watercooled oppo from our sister magazine; VW Bus.

3 mins

1955 Wolfsburg Bus

Built on 19th March 1955, this Microbus would have been amongst the first to roll off the production line and is the oldest post-Barndoor Bus in the UK.

4 mins

In Search Of The Samba

In which we compile a collection of Sambas and dream of lottery wins and a purpose built garage.

5 mins

Gorgeous Gecko

Classic buses are a firm favourite for wedding transport, looking at this gorgeous Dormobile it’s easy to see why!

4 mins

Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay…

Normally, Spring is the time when those who have been busy building or refreshing buses through the winter get the chance to bring out their new creations.

2 mins

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Volkswagen Camper and Commercial Magazine Description:

The original and best magazine for those who live their life with a VW Bus, whatever its generation.
Volkswagen Camper and Commercial was established in 2000, the same year that marked the Fiftieth Anniversary of the launch of the VW Transporter, with the strapline “For those who live their life with a van,” which soon became “Home Is Where You Park It.”
The magazine is rooted in grassroots ownership and as well as featuring and celebrating the VW bus, in all its forms, the magazine caters for all things bus related including maintenance, restoration, new products, campsite recommendations, Travel Stories, archive and promotional materials and show reports.