Elvis the Bus

The Tardis factor (interiors, awnings, roofs etc)

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Elvis the Bus

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Picked this up Yesterday... I know that it will divide opinions but I absolutely love it!! I have almost bought this in the past and after coming up for sale again recently I couldn't resist. It came from Kieft en Klok in the Netherlands a few years ago where it had been given a brilliant respray. There a a couple of VERY minor areas that I will address over the winter but apart from that (and the lowering/wheels) it is a very clean standard bus, benefiting from 9 seats inside with a completely original interior...
We decided as a family that we don't need a dedicated Campervan, we just wanted something fun to take for daytrips and to shows etc. Will also enter a few Show and Shines this year as well I think.....

So come on then....lets hear what you think :)

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Looks good, a bit low on the front for my liking.

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Bit morbid...Kids named it after our recently deceased cat! Same colour :?

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Cool :D
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Nice. I'd keep the wheels, just put it back to stock height.
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Far to low IMO.
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Looks fab. Enjoy it.
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Me likes!!

Saw this advertised and kept popping up as it was local to me. Its a beauty alright.

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NICE, seen it before,great colours
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Was featured in one of the popular "Aircooled bias" VW mags iirc
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MOLLYTHEVIKING wrote:So come on then....lets hear what you think :)

I love it :ok But personally I hate that "small wheels and slammed" look (well you did ask ;))
imho, the wheels do look just too small, especially as part of them is lost under the arches.
Now if it where a bit nearer to std height and had a set of say Porsche alloys on it, then we are talking :D (Photoshop anyone?)
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Different, quirky. I like it!
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Well a couple of weeks into ownership and still loving it...It certainly attracts a lot of attention!!

I am expecting it to fail the MOT next week as i know it needs a few new bushes etc up front on the suspension. I am planning on softening the suspension/look at some point but still want to keep the general style as it is at the moment. I'm also in the design phase of a few interior ideas, its not going to be a camper but something that works as a good addition to a large awning/tent. I am thinking that this will become the living room as opposed to the kitchen/bedroom so will add some concealed lighting alongside a leisure battery/mains hookup. Will probably have to get a TV in somewhere for the Kids. Again, i'm planning on some kind of built in unit behind the bulkhead which can conceal the new features etc....

Plus a slide out table/bar from the rear with some lights overhead in the door and some flatpack barstools.........

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