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 :)
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.
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.
Awesome cool looking bus. Hi from Adelaide South Australia
Amazing video and even more amazing story. Very inspiring to see this bus back on the road. Great work guys. JC.
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.
Blazecut! That was one of the first things I bought for my bus
Such an incredible story. God bless ya mate for keeping your van alive.
Beautiful Video! thanks!
This is stunning work. A+ to all involved.
That was a beautiful story!
I am nearly crying!
Love the story of this Bay, so glad the chap chose to keep it and get it roadworthy
Great bus! Great story! Good you guys put it back on the road!
Great story and Great videography! Well done!
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
You guys need to keep doing vids. They are epic
Absolute credit for saving it. 👍
Very amazing channel with awesome content !
Great video and story!! :):)
Such a great story 😎❤️
Great bus, great survival story...
Well done guys! Inspirational story and very nicely produced video all round. Loved all of it!
+Volks Culture Thank you :)
great story! best looking bay.
love it! pretty nice bus
amazing! 😍
I'm.pleased you saved her. There is a lot of emotional investment in these bus'. They are more than just a vehicle.
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
Excellent !!
Bel esprit !
Credit to you, keep enjoying .....
😊 it this love! very very love!!
Keep up Pete. great story. great end..
I love that bus!!!
Gutted for ya mate, but total respect, once you love your van you always will 👍🤘
Class bus and class story
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
AMAZINGsauce
Amazing :D
JB3924HD Thanks!
Finally!!!!!
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
Top mui bella
nice vid - what it's all about.
สวยงามมาก
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
that's a fucking asome bay 👏
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.
which red used, thank you!
what is year of this fine auto ?
Yeah man!
Fuckin’ love it!
What year is the Baywindow?
Tenho uma Kombi bege 96 estou preparando para começar curtir 👍 eu sou o comentário brasileiro que você procura 👍 abraço Araçatuba SP
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...
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 👏