The story of one of the Uk's most recognisable busses around. Pete Townley talks to us about how it all happened and what he did to get it back on the road.
Saw this bus for the first time at York's Field of Dreams VW festival last weekend. It took a show n' shine trophy, in part due to the wonderfully motivating and inspiring story behind it. Much respect.
That part at 5:20 pretty much sums it all up for me, the air-cooled VW experience that is. Yes, they're a pain in the arse a lot of the time and there are days when I want mine gone and to replace it with something newer and more reliable, but for every one of those days there's another one when you're driving along and everything is perfect, and you think 'why on earth would ANYONE want anything else?' Those days make it worth all the hard work, torment and heartbreak.
i love your touchy story about your bus. i also have a 78 transporter bus but mine is automatic and fuel injected i do also love my breadloaf bus cheers from southern california
Thanks for posting this. My sons 71 Bay had exactly the same fire last month :-(. We have begun the rebuild already to get his back on the road over here in California. You video has inspired us even more to get it done. Re-Build is being documented here -> www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=601733&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
Good day The Video Volks, I am Denmark Bulan, a VW enthusiast from the Philippines, particularly in Mindanao, the southernmost part. I was inspired by your video entitled The Fire Bay. In fact, my beloved kombi was burned just this day, it happened so fast in an area wherein we couldn't grab anything to stop the fire from spreading. Unfortunately the fire fighters came 10 minutes late, so there's nothing I can do but sat down and watch it eaten by flames. My heart was crushed that moment, seeing your beloved ride burning. But during that moment I too was thinking on how am i going to restore it again, most of the internal parts was burnt. It never came to my mind to put it to junk and get a road worthy car as they call the latest ones. but I say to my self, "Im broke but not discouraged, its just burned not dead." I wrote to humbly ask for your help in bringing my kombi back to the road where it should be. In cash or in parts will surely help me a lot, or if not at least in encouraging my fellow VW enthusiasts here in our country to extend their help just like what you did in your place. here's the link to our FB page facebook.com/groups/232388433447314/ Thank you for your time. Keep encouraging VW enthusiasts throughout the world. Sincerely, Denmark Bulan Volkswagen Club of the Philippines
+James nthegiantpeach Then I have some good news for you, there is another film in the pipeline, its going to be a lot of fun but requires the right conditions...
Meh Met Hi, I'm afraid its not available for download, it was made for this film. Ill ask the composer and if it becomes available will give you a message. Thanks for watching :)
Awesome cool looking bus. Hi from Adelaide South Australia
Saw this bus for the first time at York's Field of Dreams VW festival last weekend. It took a show n' shine trophy, in part due to the wonderfully motivating and inspiring story behind it. Much respect.
That's awesome.
Beautiful Video! thanks!
This is stunning work. A+ to all involved.
Amazing video and even more amazing story. Very inspiring to see this bus back on the road. Great work guys. JC.
That part at 5:20 pretty much sums it all up for me, the air-cooled VW experience that is. Yes, they're a pain in the arse a lot of the time and there are days when I want mine gone and to replace it with something newer and more reliable, but for every one of those days there's another one when you're driving along and everything is perfect, and you think 'why on earth would ANYONE want anything else?' Those days make it worth all the hard work, torment and heartbreak.
Such an incredible story. God bless ya mate for keeping your van alive.
Great bus! Great story! Good you guys put it back on the road!
Love the story of this Bay, so glad the chap chose to keep it and get it roadworthy
This video made me cry. what passion and drive. VW love forever!
+BenSimWise Thank you :) Please share it with your friends! We are stoked you liked it.
i love your touchy story about your bus. i also have a 78 transporter bus but mine is automatic and fuel injected i do also love my breadloaf bus cheers from southern california
Blazecut! That was one of the first things I bought for my bus
That was a beautiful story!
I am nearly crying!
great story! best looking bay.
You guys need to keep doing vids. They are epic
Well done guys! Inspirational story and very nicely produced video all round. Loved all of it!
+Volks Culture Thank you :)
Excellent !!
Bel esprit !
Great bus, great survival story...
Such a great story 😎❤️
Thanks for posting this. My sons 71 Bay had exactly the same fire last month :-(. We have begun the rebuild already to get his back on the road over here in California. You video has inspired us even more to get it done. Re-Build is being documented here -> www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=601733&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
Absolute credit for saving it. 👍
Very amazing channel with awesome content !
Great story and Great videography! Well done!
I'm.pleased you saved her. There is a lot of emotional investment in these bus'. They are more than just a vehicle.
Great video and story!! :):)
Gutted for ya mate, but total respect, once you love your van you always will 👍🤘
love it! pretty nice bus
Good day The Video Volks,
I am Denmark Bulan, a VW enthusiast from the Philippines, particularly in Mindanao, the southernmost part.
I was inspired by your video entitled The Fire Bay. In fact, my beloved kombi was burned just this day, it happened so fast in an area wherein we couldn't grab anything to stop the fire from spreading. Unfortunately the fire fighters came 10 minutes late, so there's nothing I can do but sat down and watch it eaten by flames. My heart was crushed that moment, seeing your beloved ride burning. But during that moment I too was thinking on how am i going to restore it again, most of the internal parts was burnt. It never came to my mind to put it to junk and get a road worthy car as they call the latest ones.
but I say to my self, "Im broke but not discouraged, its just burned not dead."
I wrote to humbly ask for your help in bringing my kombi back to the road where it should be. In cash or in parts will surely help me a lot, or if not at least in encouraging my fellow VW enthusiasts here in our country to extend their help just like what you did in your place.
here's the link to our FB page
facebook.com/groups/232388433447314/
Thank you for your time. Keep encouraging VW enthusiasts throughout the world.
Sincerely,
Denmark Bulan
Volkswagen Club of the Philippines
Credit to you, keep enjoying .....
I love that bus!!!
Keep up Pete. great story. great end..
amazing! 😍
wish you guys still made videos
+James nthegiantpeach Then I have some good news for you, there is another film in the pipeline, its going to be a lot of fun but requires the right conditions...
Got one dropping 8pm tonight UK time. Sorry it took so long.
😊 it this love! very very love!!
Top mui bella
Class bus and class story
Btw - ever since I first heard about this bus I've kept an extinguisher close at hand in the footwell! Can't be too careful ;)
I kept mine behind the driver's seat
AMAZINGsauce
Us addicts of these Combi s need to keep as many of them on the road as we can their smoothing for our souls they get under your skin
Amazing :D
JB3924HD Thanks!
that's a fucking asome bay 👏
What year is the Baywindow?
nice vid - what it's all about.
Yeah man!
Fuckin’ love it!
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Finally!!!!!
what is year of this fine auto ?
which red used, thank you!
Great story..and How do I find the music ?
Meh Met Hi,
I'm afraid its not available for download, it was made for this film. Ill ask the composer and if it becomes available will give you a message.
Thanks for watching :)
+Meh Met I will try dig it out :)
+Dan Thomas I've been waiting a long time, I will continue to wait :):)
+Meh Met drive.google.com/open?id=0B09pNYKvvIqaam9fZVRWOXVZdEE
+Dan Thomas thank you so much broo :). When the video is finished, I will share with you my bug...
Tenho uma Kombi bege 96 estou preparando para começar curtir 👍 eu sou o comentário brasileiro que você procura 👍 abraço Araçatuba SP
Probably what saved your bus was the fact that you had a full tank of gas vice a near empty tank of gas.
Volkswagen T2 arıyorum yürür olması yeterli... kendim toplayacağım...
that's a fucking asome bay 👏