Craigslist – This 1969 VW T2 was acquired by the seller in 2024 and is looking to sell it due to space constraints. It was originally transformed through a collaboration with Chinatown Market, the Grateful Dead, and Donut Media. It features a Harlequin-style wrap with custom Grateful Dead graphics, a pop-up Westfalia roof tent, Danchel Outdoor awning, and a fully themed interior.
Powered by an air-cooled dual-port flat-four with dual carburetors, a Pertronix distributor, and a 4-speed manual transaxle, the bus runs, drives, and stops on 15″ EMPI alloy wheels with four-wheel drum brakes. The carburetors, generator, battery, and V-belt system were replaced in 2023, along with a brake master cylinder and system adjustment. A full inspection is recommended before taking her on a road trip.
The interior includes black vinyl bucket seats, a Grateful Dead shift knob, Pioneer CD stereo, shag wall coverings, LED lighting, themed curtains, and a loft with a “Skeleton Amid Roses” headliner. Other features: jalousie windows, fridge, fold-out tables, storage compartments, and decorative touches throughout.
I’m not looking for a free ride here but if any of you have $25,000 to spare and want to go in on this camper with me then by all means. Let’s make it happen. You know where to find me.
And while it’s a little excessive. A little over the top and a commercialized interpretation of fandom, I still want to get loaded in the back before a show.
Apline sounds nice.
Which reminds me.
I went to Apline Valley last year for the first time in a decade and I still can’t believe I didn’t break my neck there as a youngster. One of the more dangerous and reckless landscapes in any type of concert venue this side of the Mississsippi.
That slope grades out in the 29%-31% range depending on foot traffic and where we’re at in the calendar. Wherever on that spectrum though, it’s fucking dangerous coming down into a second set on the lawn after taking a piss and bulldozing half a dozen IPA tall boys. I’m surprised more people haven’t fucking died here. Especially with all midwestern meatheads crossing the turnstyles over the decades but I digress.
My point is I want to drive this $25,000 camper to Apline and get loaded in the back before a big show.
Summerfest 99 anyone?
I’ll probably pass but that’s just because Phish is at the United Center that weekend and I already promised a couple buddies that I’d be there all 3 nights.
That said I’m not driving the camper to the United Center. You gotta be out of your fucking mind if you think I’m parking that baby anywhere near the west side of Chicago. If we buy it together, you’ll absolutely have my best risk management practices in play.
Bears games are different story.
This will be a staple at all 8-9 home games regardless of Arlington or Soldier. Let’s get shitty in the south lot and run our mouths from the United Club. Again, who says no?
More importantly – who says yes?
AGAIN. You know where to find me. It’s not hard.
Let’s get this bus and then let’s rip it up.
PS – nice specs
Details:
• Chassis: 219183739
• 94k Miles Shown
• Air-Cooled Dual-Port Flat-Four
• Dual Carburetors
• Pertronix Electronic Ignition
• Four-Speed Manual Transaxle
• Harlequin- & Grateful Dead-Inspired Wrap
• Pop-Up Roof Tent
• Retractable Awning
• Black Vinyl Front Seats
• Dancing Bear Rear Seating Surfaces
• Drum Brakes
• 15″ EMPI Alloy Wheels
• Shag Wall Coverings
• Privacy Curtains
• Grass-Style Carpets
• Refrigerator
• Ambient Lighting
• Storage Compartments
• Pioneer CD Stereo
• Refrigerator
“94K miles shown”… but that thing has countless light years worth of astral ascendent travel on it.