Along with its Beetle stablemate, the split-screen Volkswagen camper van, or “bus” as it became known, is one of the most iconic road vehicles ever made. It is associated equally with surfer dudes, family holidays and, of course, struggling rock bands carrying their gear from pub to pub.
Now any dad can relive his glory days by building his own miniature VW bus and proudly displaying it on his desk. GettingPersonal.co.uk have launched a range of high quality die-cast motor vehicles in kit form, and this 10cm long VW camper van is right up many a dad's street, especially with Father's Day just around the corner.
Will the sight of it bring back the taste of salt water and the vision of the perfect wave? Or the time when he and his four brothers and three sisters had to share one with their mum and dad in Rhyl in 1976? Or maybe he's just a fan of classic motors but wouldn't own a real one in a million years.
The Build Your Own VW Camper Van kit costs £7.95 and comes with the instructions and a screwdriver, so it can be made up as soon as it's given or kept back for a rainy day. But now we're back to that holiday in Rhyl again … If only he'd had it then.
Seems like a fair deal, a little hard work and patience and our Build Your Own VW Bus rewards you with your own detailed scale model. You may not be able to take it on the road but it makes a great present for any motor enthusiasts.
With Die-cast metal dashboards, opening doors, and a pull back and go motor as well as screwdriver and full instructions our Build Your Own VW Bus makes an original and fun project to keep him occupied for hours on end.
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