A classic Kombi that survived a fire in California will be restored by Volkswagen in the US

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Classic Kombi that survived California wildfire to be restored by Volkswagen in the US
Classic Kombi that survived California wildfire to be restored by Volkswagen in the US (Volkswagen US Media Site)

A classic Volkswagen Kombi, model T2, has astonishingly survived the Palisades wildfire that ravaged parts of Southern California, USA, in January.

The image of the vehicle, white and blue and nicknamed “Azul” by its owner Megan Krystle Weinraub, went viral after being captured against a charred landscape. Despite visible damage, including peeling paint, a cracked windshield, burn marks, and even a melted taillight, the vehicle garnered attention for remaining intact.

Volkswagen of America announced during the International Kombi Day that the restoration process for the vehicle has already started at its engineering center in Oxnard, where it maintains a collection of historic cars. According to the automaker, the Kombi requires significant mechanical and structural repairs to return to good driving condition.

The restoration is expected to be completed by the end of the year, and VW has promised to share more details throughout the process. Despite the damage, the automaker believes this classic still holds great value and deserves to be preserved, sparking interest among both brand fans and vintage car enthusiasts.

Source: Motor1.com | Photo: Volkswagen US Media Site | This content was created with AI assistance and reviewed by the editorial team.

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