What’s Better? Split Window vs Bay Window Bus Comparison!

My father owned a 1967 or '66 split Westfalia camper in the 1970s (not exactly sure of the year of make as neither my father nor mother ever mentioned the year of make but the type of popup was on the '66 and '67 models). It was white and the VW logo had black primer sprayed on it. I had tons of great memories riding in it as a small child, unfortunately my father got rid of it in 1979.

Only 20 grand..
What has happened to classic car prices?
It's only for rich or lucky people now.

Great video. Thanks. I love the driving experience in the bay bus and the extra leg room. I’d say the most diference I felt was that in my recent bus I did the entire engine and the mechanic revised the entire vehicle. That really helped with making it run well. No longer being stuck somewhere because of random issue and having to tow it to the mechanic 😂

It’s good to have this “ out there” for folks, real owners giving their views & experiences. However…….. neither bus cools well, especially if lowered! It’s not only air-cooled but OIL-cooled, so regular oil changes are vital too ( amongst other things)!
This video is great for anyone who’s gonna be a first-time owner though, and since you daily-drove your bay for years your experience is authentic and valuable. My bay has a 2.0 type 4 engine, worked on by great mechanics. My ‘67 Split has been continually brought-up to an outstanding level (with much diligent work). My Bay Window 1977 has discs up front and power assist booster for those brakes, over the past 15 years I’ve gone on long trips on interstates with no problem. If I’m ever in a prolonged reckless mood perhaps I’ll do that with my split, along with a lot of prayers.
Again you’ve done a great job here showing and talking through these two buses.

My mother had both. The best and most reliable one was the split window 1965 Bus. The lemon was the 1971 Bus with the 1600 dual port motor. The 1971 bus also sounded like a tin can when it was running. In 10 years the 1971 bay window bus also needed to have three engines due to valves being sucked down into the crankcase. The 1965 split window bus was still running when mom sold it 27 years later, and only needed one engine. The 1965 bus also had a 1500 engine that ran forever. I also hate the bay window busses.

Really nice comparison. 👍. I have a 71.

Hey I’m pretty sure you ran through my sprinklers at night recently

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