Vehicle Description
This Pastel White 1972 VW Bus is a numbers matching time capsule
and is in completely original condition both inside and out. It was
purchased new by Vern and Connie Berg from Sioux Falls, SD at Soo
Import VW in October of 1972- the original sticker is on the rear
of the bus and incredibly, in perfect condition.
This bus, along with a 1959 Ford 2 door that the Bergs also
purchased new, was always stored in their heated garage. The Bergs
took the bus and the '59 Ford to an occasional car show where they
met Doug and Flo Hoppe from Sioux Center, IA, and formed a very
close friendship. One day, Doug went to the Bergs home to pick up
their dog that the Bergs had been watching, Vern handed the keys
and title to the 1959 Ford and said "Take good care of it for us!".
The VW however, stayed in the garage until Vern passed away in
2013. After Vern's passing, the bus also went to the Hoppes to join
the 59 Ford once again. When Doug passed away a few years later Flo
had their friend Tim Molzen, a dealer in Iowa, sell the camper for
her.
The condition of the bus says a lot about what kind of people the
Bergs and the Hoppes were. It has been driven and enjoyed for over
67,000 miles and absolutely pampered its whole life, and as a
result, is still in showroom condition. It has only been driven in
the summertime and never in any bad weather.
Its Pastel White paintwork is in incredible condition, and all of
the chrome, glass, upholstery, curtains and interior components are
original. The only exceptions are the new Hankook tires with the
correct load and speed rating and a period-correct VW radio which
were added by its third owner. Included with the Bus are the
original tool roll, jack, owners manuals and documentation,
optional child's cot, and "circus" tent.
