MEET "SPICOLI"

Spocoli is named after the laid-back surfer dude, & fellow 67 VW Bus owner, Jeff Spocoli from the movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High.  

He’s a 1967 VW split window bus, “Splittie”, that started out as a panel van and was converted by Riviera Motors to a camper. The bus sports a classy pearl white paint, pop top roof and tilt out front windows. He lived his previous 50 years in several locations including Seattle, Washington (Imported), Portland, Oregon (Riviera Camper Build-Out), St. Petersburg, Florida, Peyton, Colorado and now Chicago, Illinois. He was born on February 21, 1967, in Wolfsburg, Germany and a proud member of AARP. Spicoli now cruises the Chicagoland area creating memorable moments as a mobile photo booth. He also provides material for my satirical writing, supports charitable causes & pay’s 0.01% of 1.0% of my kids school costs.

The Bus maintains most of its original interior with birch trim, gray front seats and red vinyl back seats. Updated with new tires, transmission, rebuilt engine and front disk brakes. My brother and I slowly cruised him back from Peyton, Colorado (where I bought him) on a 1,300-mile road trip with no issues. 

Spicoli being born just months before the start of "The Summer of Love" has been apt to donate or discount his services to local charities. See "why we do it" for details.

Fun Facts for Gearheads, History Buffs & The Inquisitive:

• Volkswagen 1500 engine (Single Port)

• Production: 1961–1971

• Displacement: 1,493 cc (91.1 cu in)

• Power (Or lack of): 1500S: 40 kW (54 bhp)

Type 2 T1:
The Volkswagen Type 2 T1 was the first generation of the split window bus. It is commonly known as the "Splittie." Production began in March, 1950 & lasted until 1967. 

• Imported to U.S.: 29,049 (1967)

• Price Range New in “67”: $2,300 - $2,700

• Electrical system changed to 12 volts

• 10.6 Gal. gas tank/28 MPG. ($0.28/gal.in 1967)

• 14’ long, 5’-7” wide & 80” high.

• Weight; 2,282 lbs. (Before camper conversion)

• Payload; 1,830 lbs.

Body style: Started as panel vans. 1967 was the last year of production for this iconic design and replaced with an uninspiring bay window design.