Just checking that all the roof windows are there, and that it was'nt just a pleasant dream
(together with Jean Viljoen, owner of the bus)
splitbusaholic and a Samba
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jolas
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splitbusaholic and a Samba
spotted in Paarl recently - he found it quite hard to control himself, but he did well under the circumstances
Just checking that all the roof windows are there, and that it was'nt just a pleasant dream
(together with Jean Viljoen, owner of the bus)
Just checking that all the roof windows are there, and that it was'nt just a pleasant dream
(together with Jean Viljoen, owner of the bus)
by fig » Mar 26, 2018
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
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Retrobug
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Re: splitbusaholic and a Samba
I'd also be smiling like that! 
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http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=24181
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=24181
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splitbusahollic
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Re: splitbusaholic and a Samba
That was AWESOME 
thanks Paul for arranging that !
thanks Jean for your time,bus, and the story !...brilliant !
and for those of you who have only seen one in pictures....in real life they have a humbling, respectful presence about them...the Samba.
thanks Paul for arranging that !
thanks Jean for your time,bus, and the story !...brilliant !
and for those of you who have only seen one in pictures....in real life they have a humbling, respectful presence about them...the Samba.
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Re: splitbusaholic and a Samba
That is too beautiful! Awesome!
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'62 Beetle (ongoing restoration)
'64 Split Panelvan (a 'one day if I retire' project)
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Re: splitbusaholic and a Samba
For those of you that are interested, I wrote a story on that Samba. You can check it out at http://www.aircooledwonders.com/feature ... n-a-samba/
Hope you enjoy it. It is a very special story.
Wernher
Hope you enjoy it. It is a very special story.
Wernher
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Re: splitbusaholic and a Samba
I saw it and drive it in Pta when it still belonged to the previous owner, nice bus and remarkable story.
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