Buying a Split Screen Bus
What is it about Split Screen Buses that makes every man, woman and their dog lust after them? Even people who know absolutely nothing about old Volkswagens will say they want one when you mention you’re into VWs, which goes some way to explaining why they cost so much these days. Supply and demand, along with an unhelpful amount of ‘scene tax’ has pushed prices into the stratosphere. But if you’re in the market for one, there are plenty of examples to choose from, you just need to take your time and know what you’re looking for. Oh, and if you’re new to VWs it would help to take someone who knows what they’re looking at with you. They can reel you back in when excitement gets the better of you and prevent you from landing yourself with an expensive old dog.
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German production of the Split Screen Bus came to an end in August 1967 (you might find the odd later Brazilian or South African-built example, but they’re few and far between) so even the newest examples are 53 years old now. So, over half a century of salty British roads, living outside in all weathers, wet and windy campsites and MoT-quality repairs will have taken their toll. As ever, therefore – though it’s easy for us to say – try to buy the
