![]() ![]() It's a real head turner and conversation piece.don't miss out on this one of a kind VW Camper Bug!Ĭlean California Title in hand. The Super Bugger you see here is a period conversion based on a 1969. This Lil' Bugger has been in magazines, won many awards, placed in shows, parades and more. Used Cars for Sale Appraise My Car Car Reviews Used Volkswagen Beetle for Sale. Has 2500 miles on 'Brand New 1600 cc Engine' It houses a stove, sink, ice box, water tank, cupboards, drawers, and a storage closet. The Bug-turned-RV's inside featured a pull-out bed tucked into a space above the cab, along with faux wood paneling. Also known as the Lil' Bugger or MiniHome, the original Super Bugger required a Microbus engine to be installed under the Beetle's hood to sustain highway speeds of 50-55 mph. It's a cross between a Beetle and an RV, truly an eye-catching vehicle. A Super Bugger is a VW Bug camper conversion, done by a Costa Mesa camper company back in the 70s. ![]() ![]() The result of this converted camper experiment was the “Super Bugger,” a hilarious Bug-turned-RV creation that was all the rage in the mid 70's. ![]() The seller notes he only trailers it to shows these days, which seems like a tragic lack of use for an awesome vintage camper like this but I also understand the fear of seeing what is likely one of only a handful of Beetle campers left ruined by an inattentive driver.Rare opportunity to own this cute 1973 VW Lil' Bugger Minihome. Not surprisingly, the Beetle has been featured in the traditional assortment of air-cooled magazines over the years, and I’m sure it will still draw a crowd wherever it goes. Thankfully, it has a traditional manual transmission. The doors and dash also have a dark wood-like finish, which makes you realize that when this camper was created, the builder really did go all-out in transforming it from an economy car to a camper conversion anyone would be proud of. Rorty offers a range of vehicles to suit all styles of terrain. A modified suspension supports the extra weight from the camper. The power runs through a four-speed manual. AN ORIGINAL 1969 VOLKSWAGEN SUPER BUGGER BEETLE CAMPER FOR SALE AN ORIGINAL VOLKSWAGEN SUPER BUGGER BEETLE CAMPER. The dash sports some nice fake wood trim and a wood-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel, giving the camper a very upscale feel despite its humble origins of an air-cooled Bug. This Super Bugger has the 1.6-litre flat-four engine from a 1973 Super Beetle. The vintage Beetle floormats are a hoot and also totally fitting for a sweet Bug like this one. The upholstery on the dinette seats and the carpeting are original the front seats have been re-done. Naturally, this isn’t just a well restored Bug, but a Super Bugger: a camper van built on a Volkswagen platform by the Super Campers company from California. There’s a sink, two-burner stove, and an ice box. This is really a marvel of packaging as the camper shell itself is not very large and they have crammed all of the traditional features of a compact camper into an even smaller footprint. The interior looks like it belongs on the cover of a Better Homes and Gardens issue from 1972, with its perfect upholstery and fake wood paneling lining the table and appliance stations. This is a vehicle that has clearly been loved since new. Now, that’s a lot of scratch for a very obscure camper model, but look at how clean it is inside and out. The Bugger is listed for $39,995 with the option to submit a best offer. But did you know some enterprising builders took the original air-cooled Beetle and made a camper conversion out of one? This 1969 VW Beetle “Bugger” camper conversion here on eBay has been owned by the seller for 25 years and appears to be in mint condition. These compact homes on wheels make perfect sense for someone who wants to hit the open road but doesn’t want to navigate dense urban streets with a huge motorhome under them, making it impossible to see parked cars and small animals nipping at your wheels. When it comes to mini campers, a clean Toyota Sunrader or any brand of Chinook camper is definitely becoming more sought-after. This 1969 VW Beetle Camper ‘Super Bugger’ is Awesome Super Bugger is an amazing custom built in 1980/81 by Lloyd Smith of Smith’s Garage in Freeport. ![]()
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