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VW Microbus Igloo Coolers: The Party Bus Has Arrived!

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Inspired by the classic look of vintage Volkswagen Type 2 microbuses, Igloo has released three limited edition coolers, each resembling one of the 1950s and ’60s vehicles. Available on Amazon in red and orange large sizes and a blue mini size (affiliate links), they’re the perfect coolers for bringing a few cold drinks to the beach. I mean, provided your actual VW bus makes it without breaking down on the side of the road.

The larger red and orange coolers hold around twelve cans, and the smaller blue bus around six, although both carry a few less with ice added. Granted they’re not this over-the-top VW microbus cooler, but they’re also not $500. That means there’s a lot of money left over for keeping the coolers stocked with cold drinks. Shoot, if I spent $500 on a cooler I wouldn’t even be able to afford drinks until next year.

I remember my uncle had an old VW microbus he used to haul all us cousins around in on weekend car trips. I also vividly remember the engine catching fire one morning while he was trying to get it started in his yard. It still got us to the river that day though. Didn’t get us back, but it got us there.

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This nostalgic Volkswagen-inspired camper mixes the old + new for the ultimate camping experience!

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In many ways, the VW Bus ushered in the era of the mobile van camper. Inspired by its open interior, iconic pastel color schemes, and warm, rounded exterior‒designers have modeled their own camper vans after the VW Bus for as long as it’s been around to take us on trips. Taking the design language of Volkswagen and applying it to his own interpretation of the camper, design studio Ozan Kayicki visualized the Volkswagen Joy Camper.

Ozan Kayicki designed the Joy Camper to be the quintessential camping vehicle for all future trips. Rendered in either pine green or multi-patterned collage, Joy Camper is like the cube-shaped cousin to the VW Bus. The camper’s glossy painted exterior opens up to the van’s mostly wooden interior– a nod to the 1960s era of infinite wood panels. Each internal component is lined in wood, except for the driver’s seat, sink, and countertop, offering warmth in compliment to the van’s cool exterior. In addition to the van’s expansive, glazing windows that line the sides of Joy Camper, a pop-top roof raises the van’s headroom and allows additional sunlight to pour in through the roof’s skylights. Then, an additional extension protrudes from one side of the cabin, appearing as washing or changing areas for guests.

Camping is once more surging in popularity, which means a camper is on everyone’s Christmas list. Echoing back to the camper’s heyday in the 1960s, Ozan Kayicki’s Joy Camper takes cues from the classic VW Bus to visualize their own camper van, a simple, refined, and more mature cousin to its 1960s inspired predecessor– it’s never been this cool to be square.

Designer: Ozan Kayicki

A multi-patterned collage exterior links Ozan Kayicki’s Joy Camper to the exuberant and eclectic design schemes of the ’60s.

Opting for a more rectangular build, Ozan Kayicki’s Joy Camper steps away from the rounded edges of the VW Bus.

Inside, wooden components nod to the iconic wood panels made famous during the 1960s.

A pop-top roof extends Joy Camper’s headroom and brings in more natural sunlight during the day.

1969 Volkswagen Beetle turned camper design for a nostalgic vibe is actually available for sale!

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Camper trailers come in all options, sizes, and shapes – but rarely does one come across a camper that’s not only different from the conventional ones popular these days, it also has that retro classic vibe to it. One the same lines, this custom build 1969 Volkswagen Super Bugger Camper based on the 1969 VW Beetle is a rarity. The mere presence of the iconic yellow-colored Beetle on the front lends this camper its weight worth in gold. All the power for the four-wheeled house on wheels comes courtesy of the 1600cc 1973 super beetle engine.

The VW camper has preserved a good condition thanks to the upbeat maintenance by the owner who hasn’t changed for more than five decades. Nor has the original builder of the camper been altered. Most of the parts of the vehicle are in their original state – the interiors too can claim that laurel. Including period-correct nostalgic things like the AM/FM CB radio. To make things as comfortable as possible, some parts have been replaced by newer components. The original tires have been replaced by Continental wide tires for better handling and stability. The same goes with the suspension which had to be upgraded due to the requirement of accommodating two people on board.

To ensure you don’t miss anything on the classic camper while on an adventure, there are things like an outside stove and a propane set. The camper is fitted with all the basic amenities and the interior is planned out well for a road trip for two individuals. That said, don’t expect it to go fast on freeways or you may even find yourself struggling to climb steep hills. Anyways, the Volkswagen Super Bugger Camper nice nostalgic camper in its original condition, up for grabs – complete with all the paperwork. Perfect for laid-back trips to the city outskirts for a week or two!

Designer: Mecum

Someone Turned a Volkswagen Inside Out and It’s Messing with My Mind

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Volkswagen messed with people earlier this week by trying to convince us that they had changed their name to “Voltswagen.” It turned out to be an April Fools joke in the end, but it definitely ruffled some feathers because they made the announcement on March 30, which convinced journalists that it was actual news. But you know what Volkswagen news isn’t an April Fools joke? This inside-out Golf GTI.

The guys at Concours d’Lemons posted this insanely-deformed Volkswagen on their Facebook page. I’m not sure who built this monstrosity, but it looks like something that might have happened if you sent a VW through a transporter beam and something went horribly wrong during the reconstitution process. Where is the driver supposed to sit? I guess they’re just supposed to hang onto the wheel for dear life. Also, the idea of seeing your own taillights while driving is so wrong. Stop tailgating yourself!

On the plus side, Volkswagen can claim that it has zero emissions because all of the exhaust ends up inside of the car. Or is that the outside? I’m so confused.

This low-slung Volkswagen Beetle roadster is an army-green, street drag racing beast!

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Volkswagen’s very existence rested on the decision by the Nazis, as Adolf Hitler wanted a simple car to be mass-produced in Germany. And then was born the Volkswagen Beetle, one of the most iconic cars in the history of automotive engineering. The Beetle has not its charm even a single ounce ever since its inception, and for a good reason too. Even though the heritage model was discontinued in 2019, it still weighs its worth in gold for the lucky owners who have one. Take, for example, the modified Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe converted into a piping hot matte black roadster.

Another one joins the elite bandwagon in the form of this military green VB Beetle that looks so Nazi-inspired. The ultra-fat wheels, low road height with a ground clearance only enough to go over a dozen paper sheets, give this Beetle a pure drag racer-like feel. Those twinkling headlights are so inviting and the broad but cute nose getting the military color treatment adds a whole lot of meat to the already eye-candy character of the Beetle. Don’t be mistaken by those adorable looks, the ride has a lot of power under the hood and the aggressive stance in the form of rear diffusers and the slightly redone spoiler.

But most of the attitude is attributed to its bulky wheels with matte black rims to match the style. I keep mentioning them again and again – they are just too eye-catchy. This VW Beetle is crafted to glaze on the high-speed freeways or professional race alleys. Who won’t want to own it after all!

Designer: rob3rtdesign

 

Oppo demos true wireless charging on its rollable phone

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Apparently Xiaomi isn't the only mobile company working on over-the-air wireless charging. At MWC Shanghai 2021 earlier today, Oppo unveiled its own take on this futuristic tech, which is aptly dubbed "Wireless Air Charging" for now. Th...