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Buster the Bus<\/h1>\n

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Born:<\/strong> February 13, 1973
Birthplace:<\/strong> Wolfsburg, Germany
Model:<\/strong> Volkswagen Kombi
Current Status:<\/strong> Living his best life on the open road<\/p>\n

Buster isn\u2019t just a bus\u2014he\u2019s 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<\/b> (yes, it\u2019s a real color, and yes, it\u2019s as cool as it sounds).<\/i><\/p>\n

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\u2019s early years were filled with adventure, questionable road snacks, and probably a few breakdowns that are now family legend.<\/p>\n

Then came owner number two\u2014whose name was also Buster (yes, it\u2019s confusing, but we didn\u2019t make the rules)<\/i>. 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 \u201cback in my day.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

Now? Buster\u2019s with us\u2014the third caretakers of this rolling piece of history.<\/b> After completing a triumphant 1,000-mile maiden voyage from Phoenix to Sacramento, Buster is now happily settled in Nevada City, California<\/b>. While he loves a good cruise through the Sierra Foothills, he is currently living his best life serving as a premium, photogenic “time machine<\/em>” for local creatives, brand campaigns, and couples looking to capture some retro magic.<\/p>\n

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Bring Buster to Your Next Project or Event<\/span><\/h2>\n

Rent Buster, a lean, green time machine!<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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Looking to add some classic, soul-stirring vintage character to your next creative project, wedding, or event? Buster is available for chauffeur-driven, static (parked) rentals<\/b> throughout Nevada City, Lake Tahoe, Sacramento, and the Sierra Foothills.<\/span><\/p>\n

All scheduling, payments, and insurance are handled securely through our trusted booking partners. Select the platform below that fits your project to check Buster\u2019s availability!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Note: To preserve Buster’s 1973 engineering, he is exclusively chauffeur-driven. No self-driving.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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Our 1973 Volkswagen Westfalia Bus, Buster, is now listed on USA Movie Cars<\/a><\/span> and was officially selected for their Vehicle Spotlight feature!<\/span><\/h4>\n

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Buster the BusBorn: February 13, 1973Birthplace: Wolfsburg, GermanyModel: Volkswagen KombiCurrent Status: Living his best life on the open road Buster isn\u2019t just a bus\u2014he\u2019s 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, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" admin_label=\"Header\" _builder_version=\"4.27.6\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px|||||\" collapsed=\"on\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"100%\" max_width=\"100%\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/meandthekiwi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/buster-vw-westfalia-bus-mountain-pine-trees-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A vintage green and white VW Westfalia camper bus parked on the side of a road, framed by desert sagebrush in the foreground and a massive backdrop of snow-capped mountains under a bright blue sky.\" title_text=\"buster-vw-westfalia-bus-mountain-pine-trees (1)\" force_fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.27.6\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"70%\" width_tablet=\"80%\" width_phone=\"80%\" width_last_edited=\"on|tablet\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.6\" _module_preset=\"c16985e1-e0d6-4022-964d-e2bfc04fa633\" header_font=\"Special Elite||||||||\" header_text_color=\"#000000\" header_font_size=\"60px\" header_line_height=\"1.2em\" text_orientation=\"center\" header_font_size_tablet=\"40px\" header_font_size_phone=\"24px\" header_font_size_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]\n

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Born:<\/strong> February 13, 1973\nBirthplace:<\/strong> Wolfsburg, Germany\nModel:<\/strong> Volkswagen Kombi\nCurrent Status:<\/strong> Living his best life on the open road<\/p>\n

Buster isn\u2019t just a bus\u2014he\u2019s 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<\/b> (yes, it\u2019s a real color, and yes, it\u2019s as cool as it sounds).<\/i><\/p>\n

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\u2019s early years were filled with adventure, questionable road snacks, and probably a few breakdowns that are now family legend.<\/p>\n

Then came owner number two\u2014whose name was also Buster (yes, it\u2019s confusing, but we didn\u2019t make the rules)<\/i>. 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 \u201cback in my day.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

Now? Buster\u2019s with us\u2014the third caretakers of this rolling piece of history.<\/b> After completing a triumphant 1,000-mile maiden voyage from Phoenix to Sacramento, Buster is now happily settled in Nevada City, California<\/b>. While he loves a good cruise through the Sierra Foothills, he is currently living his best life serving as a premium, photogenic \"time machine<\/em>\" for local creatives, brand campaigns, and couples looking to capture some retro magic.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.6\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.6\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.6\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_button button_url=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/the-narrative-arc\/the-screwdriver-the-shovel-and-the-53-year-old-dream-4f7426ec7f2e?sk=6c9ab88c8d7ec4e2fb0c42de1d48872e\" button_text=\"Read the full story: Finding Buster\" button_alignment=\"center\" _builder_version=\"4.27.6\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_button=\"on\" button_text_color=\"#000000\" button_border_color=\"#000000\" button_font=\"Cinzel||||||||\" button_icon_color=\"#000000\" button_icon_placement=\"left\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.7\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#323741\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.7\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#323741\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.7\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.7\" _module_preset=\"b327cbe4-b1d5-4b66-ad37-40c8f2f061ba\" text_font_size=\"17px\" header_font=\"Cinzel||||||||\" header_2_font=\"Cinzel||||||||\" header_2_text_color=\"#000000\" header_2_font_size=\"48px\" header_2_line_height=\"1.2em\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||8px|||\" header_2_font_size_tablet=\"32px\" header_2_font_size_phone=\"20px\" header_2_font_size_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" inline_fonts=\"Special Elite\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]\n

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Looking to add some classic, soul-stirring vintage character to your next creative project, wedding, or event? Buster is available for chauffeur-driven, static (parked) rentals<\/b> throughout Nevada City, Lake Tahoe, Sacramento, and the Sierra Foothills.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rate:<\/b> $100\u2013$125 \/ hr (3-hr min)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rate:<\/b> $100\u2013$125 \/ hr (4-hr min)<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Origin Map<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.6\" _module_preset=\"1f09816e-184e-4ce5-a4cf-b39c52c423ca\" text_font=\"Open Sans||||||||\" text_font_size=\"16px\" text_line_height=\"1.8em\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" text_font_size_tablet=\"15px\" text_font_size_phone=\"14px\" text_font_size_last_edited=\"on|phone\" header_font_size_tablet=\"55px\" header_font_size_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]\n

If Buster is the vessel, these stories are the fuel. Shelter in Motion<\/em> is the \"prequel<\/em>\" to our current life on the road \u2014 a collection of 22 essays that map out the decades of reinvention it took to get behind this wheel. You can grab a copy via Amazon for the quick route, or order a signed edition directly from me to keep in your own glovebox.<\/p>\n

One of those stories is now making its way to the screen. I'm adapting it into a screenplay under the mentorship of Kyle Bass at Colgate University \u2014 proof that some roads just keep going.<\/p>\n

Once you've read the origin stories, follow our tire tracks in real-time. Medium<\/a> is where I post my polished essays \u2014 the refined, fully-developed dispatches from life on the road. But this<\/em> page? This is where I drop the raw, unfiltered daily journal of Buster's first real voyage. Every wrong turn, every stunning pull-off, every moment I wonder what I was thinking \u2014 logged here, live, as it happens.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Wall of Wanderers<\/span><\/h2>\n

These are the souls who keep the engine running: the early backers, the road-trip dreamers, and the first readers of Shelter in Motion<\/em>.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_6,1_6,1_6,1_6,1_6,1_6\" _builder_version=\"4.27.6\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_6\" _builder_version=\"4.27.6\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_team_member position=\"Alisha\" _builder_version=\"4.27.6\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_font=\"Cinzel|700|||||||\" header_text_color=\"#000000\" text_orientation=\"center\" border_radii_image=\"on|52px|52px|52px|52px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]\n
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