How the Volkswagen Kombi became a family heirloom
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Collector cars are normally associated with marques such as Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, but Volkswagen's Kombi van has appreciated in value so quickly that many owners may not know their car could soon be worth more than their home.
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The Story of the Kombi Bus - VW Bus Guy
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COAL: 1959 Volkswagen - The Ultimate Car Of A Lifetime - I've Owned It Since I Was Three - Curbside Classic
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Lafayette couple have beautifully restored 1969 VW camper
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Triple Turbo 4-Cylinder 2.0L TDI VW Engine
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Volkswagen to halt production of iconic hippie van
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1997 Volkswagen Kombi Type 2 Camper Conversion for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $42,750 on July 11, 2023 (Lot #113,133)
Last 'old' Kombi to roll off the line
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Chris's charismatic camper an original '60s survivor - Forever Cars
Why was the Volkswagen Kombi so popular among hippies? - Quora
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Ashton Kutcher's That 70s Show Samba Van could break Volkswagen world record
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Cafe owner turns grandfather's Volkswagen Kombi into a coffee shop
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Kombi Brew sells coffee out of a 1973 Volkswagen Kombi
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Christian's enduring love for his 1968 Beetle and incredible VW car collection - Adrian Flux
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Large Photo of '68 Westfalia Camper - MHTH Volkswagen westfalia, Volkswagen westfalia campers, Volkswagen camper van
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Rhett Nankervis's 30 years of VW passion