A rolling co-author

Much more than a VW campervan.

Kaspar is a spirit animal, soulmate, confidante, sidekick, and beach buddy.

Peace sign and amber charm hanging inside Kaspar, a 1970 Volkswagen Westfalia
Kaspar before restoration

From Frankenbus to fine tune

A long rescue, not a quick makeover.

When G.J. first brought Kaspar home, the bus was a neglected patchwork of wrong parts, missing hardware, rerouted wiring, and a failing Beetle engine. He stripped the interior, treated rust, replaced flooring, refreshed the cabinetry, and brought in a VW specialist for the heavy mechanical work.

Eight months later, the engine, transmission, brakes, front end, gas tank, venting, pop top, canvas, and more had been restored. Kaspar is still a labour of love, and always will be.

Kaspar decorated on Halloween night
A neglected puppy illustration that inspired G.J.’s description of Kaspar

“His eyes begged me to take him home.”