Photo gallery:
With Renate to Renate or the 55th birthday of the VW T1 "Samba Bus"

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VW T1 Samba (1975) - T1 Samba "Renate".

VW T1 Samba (1975) - Then as now, perfect for a trip into the countryside - the T1 Samba.

VW T1 Samba (1975) - The '65 T1 Samba "Renate" was painted true to the original in the colors beige grey:sealing lacquer red.

VW T1 Samba (1975) - An air-cooled four-cylinder boxer engine with 44 hp does its work in the rear of the Samba.

VW T1 Samba (1975) - T1 Samba "Renate". Ideal for a trip into the countryside.

VW T1 Samba (1975) - 1 Samba "Renate".

VW T1 Samba (1975) - The 1.5l four-cylinder gasoline engine with an output of 32kw:44PS at 4000 rpm was completely rebuilt.

VW T1 Samba (1975) - Clear but practical cockpit of the '65 T1 Samba.

VW T1 Samba (1975) - Passengers get that convertible feeling in the Samba when the folding roof is open.

VW T1 Samba (1975) - Three rows of seats for up to 9 people.

VW T1 Samba (1975) - Body T1 Samba Renate.

VW T1 Samba (1975) - The experts at VWN Oldtimer spent many hours welding the body.

VW T1 Samba (1975) - Painting of the body.

VW T1 Samba (1975) - Assembly of the components after painting.

VW T1 Samba (1975) - The painted body is waiting to be assembled.

VW T1 Samba (1975) - Renate Schönbach in the Samba "Renate", which was named after her.

VW T1 Samba (1975) - This Samba was owned by the Schönbach family for 50 years. Renate Schönbach is delighted to see it again.

VW T1 Samba (1975) - Renate Schönbach in "her" Samba.

VW T1 Samba (1975) - "It's a shame that Horst passed away in 2018, he would have been very happy to see his bus like this," said Renate Schönbach.

VW T1 Samba (1975) - Renate Schönbach and her granddaughter Kim have fun in the restored Bulli.

VW T1 Samba (1975) - Emotional reunion. Renate and Silvia Schönbach share memories of the Bulli.

VW T1 Samba (1975) - The youngest generation enjoyed selfies in front of the shiny Bulli.

VW T1 Samba (1975) - Three generations of the Schönbach family and "their" Samba bus "Renate".

VW T1 Samba (1975) - Renate Schönbach with her children today - Silvia, Ingo, Renate and Marion (from left).

VW T1 Samba (1975) - The young mother Renate with her children Silvia, Ingo and Marion (from left).

VW T1 Samba (1975) - The trunk is often the favorite place for children in a van. This is also the case for son Ingo.

VW T1 Samba (1975) - Father Horst with daughter Silva and Ingo on his arm while camping.

VW T1 Samba (1975) - The pop-top roof proved to be very practical when camping. This meant that the family of five could sleep completely in the car.

VW T1 Samba (1975) - With the sailboat on the roof we went to Denmark. The wooden planks for the bottom of the boat were transported under the van.

VW T1 Samba (1975) - The Schönbach family often went camping in their van. The pop-top roof and awning ensured there was plenty of space and the family were amazed at what they could fit into the van.

Photo gallery: With Renate to Renate or the 55th birthday of the VW T1 "Samba Bus"

Photo gallery:
With Renate to Renate or the 55th birthday of the VW T1 "Samba Bus"