The inspiration for I Want A Volkswagen Bus stems from the innovative "Million Dollar Homepage"; a website conceived by Alex Tew, to help raise money for his university education. I'm not looking to make a million dollars, but it would be fantastic to raise enough to purchase my first Volkswagen Type 2 Bus. With this goal in mind I'm looking for as many generous sponsors as possible to advertise on the I Want A Volkswagen Bus web site. My aim is to keep the site up and running for a minimum of three years from July 1st, 2008 and with advertising priced exceptionally low at just 20 cents per pixel, it's an offer you'll find difficult to beat!
The Volkswagen Bus, or Volkswagen Type 2 to use it's correct name, is steeped in history and one of my favorite all-time vehicles. Not sure if it's the boxy good looks, the pure coolness factor or just because it's like nothing else on the road; but I really love them.
I'm torn between buying either a Generation T1 Type 2 (produced between 1950 and 1967) or a Generation T2 (produced between 1968 and 1979), but to be honest would be more than happy owning either of the classic "box on wheels" models.
Oh yeah, just for the record, T1's are also known as "Splitties" and T2's nicknamed "Bays" or "Bay-Windows" due to their distinctive front windshields. A wishful-thinking "Splittie" is shown below. What do you think?
So, I'm really on a mission at the moment to save enough cash to buy my very own Splittie or Bay-Window. Any and all revenue from this site, my two blogs Run Bulldog Run & cymru66.com and my latest venture One Hundred Push Ups will be saved away until the day I find and can afford a classic Type 2 Bus. Ideally I'd like something drivable and in pretty good condition, but I must be honest; I wouldn't be afraid to get my hands dirty if I find one that needs a bit of TLC.
If advertising on I Want A Volkswagen Bus isn't for you, individual contributions to the Bus Fund can also be made via PayPal. Just click on the "Donate" button below to be swiftly taken to the ever-so-secure PayPal web site where you can choose a contribution amount. Naturally, all proceeds will be gratefully received.
Remember, if you have a VW-related business or service that you'd like featured on the links page, feel free to send me an email detailing the request.
