Owning a Volkswagen bus, the iconic “hippie bus,” is a blast, buds! I own four: a ’79 Bay and a ’67 Kombi are the ones I’ll keep, but I also have another Bay and another Kombi as parts buses. Basically, I operate on a happy hippie bus vibe. It’s a good place to be.
One thing I can tell you about having a VW bus… everybody has a story to share about a bus they owned, or someone they know owned, and those stories are usually a hoot to hear. Mainly because VW buses are finicky little creatures with distinct personalities and particulars. It’s always an adventure in a VW bus! Another thing is that VW owners are one eclectic group of peeps. I’ve been introduced to some really flipped-out characters along the way. There’s a strong possibility I’m a flipped-out character myself 😉
If owning a bus is a labor of love, restoring one is a test of endurance. I’ve been working on my ’79 Bay for almost two years. I wanted to be part of the entire restoration. My hands have sanded every square inch of my bus. I was part of the engine removal from my parts Bay. See, that sounds easy enough, but what it really means is that I was crawling all around underneath it and even jumping up and down on a crowbar at one point! I’ve been greasy and I’ve been tired, but I am still in love with that bus.
That’s why the Travel Happy Bus tee was perfect for me! When it popped up on the New! tab, I just laughed out loud. Soul Flower, you just get me… you really do. The tee was made from organic cotton, which made me happy. It was a soft tee and felt great to wear. The color was natural, not a bright white. And, just like the real thing, the Happy (hippie) Bus tee was a conversation starter. People smiled when they saw it and wanted to know where I got it!
If you’ve caught the bus vibe and just have to have one of your own, my advice to you is to check out Craigslist and the mecca of all things VW… thesamba.com. Come on and take a free ride, buds! Peace!!
Cam originally reviewed the Travel Happy Bus Women’s T-Shirt for Soul Flower’s Karma Krewe.
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