My mom bought a 1976 Volkswagen bus for $2,500 on eBay over a decade ago. Here's how it's skyrocketed in value thanks to a cult following.
It was her first time using the website, and she had no idea what she was doing. But the next day, she received an email saying the van was all hers."I always wanted a VW bus. I don't know why," she told me."When I drive it, people wave to me and smile. ... One time, even a 4-year-old flashed me a peace sign. How would he know what a VW bus meant?"
For many, the bus reflects"nostalgia for a gentler time," Gillies said, a desire especially prevalent among Gen Z. , from vintage fashion to old sitcoms, may be a form of escapism after a childhood rocked by 9/11, financial recessions, and the COVID-19 pandemic. "I'm too old to be talking about this, but there are younger people that just don't want to deal with all the stuff of modern life," Gillies said."It's kind of redolent of hippie culture in the late '60s."
New door handles, windshield wipers, insulation, and a steering wheel were added. The radio, AC, and heat don't work.After paying for shipment, a shiny coat of bright-orange paint, rust protectant, insulation, and new parts — including a steering wheel, door handles, and windshield wipers — as well as yearly repairs, the van's price tag went up considerably.
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