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AirSpeed Feature Car - December 2007
Martin Moore's
1958 Kombi
Longtime AirSpeed friend, Martin Moore (aka Outkast)
has a VW history dating back more than 20 years. A
onetime member of the infamous Thunderbugs car club,
his first car was a 1967 Beetle and he's had more
than a dozen VWs since then.
But this one's the "keeper".
About eight years ago, Martin found this bus in
B.C.s interior being used as a hunting vehicle.
Looking through the patina, it wasn't hard to
recognize the potential. This venerable Type 2
features pressed bumpers, a crank start apron and a
3/4 length roof rack. While most of Martins work to
date has been cosmetic, he has taken the time to
install a freshened-up 1600 dual-port, a 12-volt
electrical system and a completely new brake system.
As it is perfect for Martin's young family to go
camping in, he plans to leave it basically stock for
the next few years, but future plans include a
lowered stance on Centerlines, safari windows, and
new Dove Blue paint. A roof rack ladder and a
vintage camper kit are also on the wish list. In the
meantime, Marty is enjoying a solid driver that gets
plenty of use.
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