Buster the Bus

Born: February 13, 1973 Birthplace: Wolfsburg, Germany Model: Volkswagen Kombi Current Status: Living his best life on the open road

Buster isn’t just a bus—he’s a certified world traveler with more stamps on his metaphorical passport than most humans. This handsome devil rolled off the assembly line in Germany on a chilly February day in 1973, dressed to impress in a rare shade called Sumatra Green (yes, it’s a real color, and yes, it’s as cool as it sounds).

His first owners had big dreams: they brought him all the way from Germany to North America and showed him the continent. From sun-soaked beaches in Mexico to winding mountain roads up north, Buster’s early years were filled with adventure, questionable road snacks, and probably a few breakdowns that are now family legend.

Then came owner number two—whose name was also Buster (yes, it’s confusing, but we didn’t make the rules). He transformed our green machine into the ultimate grandkid-mobile, creating memories one ice cream run and camping trip at a time. We like to imagine him teaching tiny humans how to pop the top while telling stories about “back in my day.”

Now? Buster’s with us—the third caretakers of this rolling piece of history. After completing a triumphant 1,000-mile maiden voyage from Phoenix to Sacramento, Buster is now happily settled in Nevada City, California. While he loves a good cruise through the Sierra Foothills, he is currently living his best life serving as a premium, photogenic “time machine” for local creatives, brand campaigns, and couples looking to capture some retro magic.