Welcome to the Arizona Bus Club

Where air-cooled VW enthusiasts share their knowledge, enjoy the outdoors and support local charities!

What's Going On?

Next General Meeting

Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2026

Interested in the Bus Club? Wanna learn more? Here's a great opportunity to get to know us and you don't even need to own a bus! Don't forget to bring your chair! If you can't make it in person, watch it live on our Facebook page.

Next Raffle Bus Work Party?
We'll get back to you.
7:00 - 11:30am

Some of the crew visited Space Age Auto Paint to pick up the paint for the Raffle Bus. Janet, the owner (see Raffle Bus #35 page), has donated all the paint for our bus.
A HUGE THANK YOU to Janet and
Space Age Auto Paint!!!!

Any help would be appreciated and don't forget that Greta will be providing lunch, which is always delicious!

If you'd like to help us restore this bus, email us and we'll get you set up on our WhatsApp Group Chat so you'll be able to keep up with what's going on with work parties, etc. Every little bit helps and it's a great way to learn about these vintage VWs.

Next Member's Campout

Join us for this  fun campout FREE for ABC Members. The quiet little town of Young, AZ offers a relaxed atmosphere in a nice community. Join us for some fun!

Justin & Corina Griffin

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See our Downloadable Files page
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ABC Jamboree 35

Sept. 24-27, 2026
Prescott Rodeo Grounds

We'll be adding information to our
ABC Jamboree 35 page over the next few months. Check back periodically to see what's new. 

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary - Saturday, April 11, 2026

Thank you Russell Greene for organizing the ABC Tour of the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary. We had a great time learning about all the animals in their care and our tour guide, Andrew was very knowledgeable and explained the history and needs of all the diferent animals. 

If you're interested in visiting the Sanctuary, please visit their website or give them a call.

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary

https://www.phoenixherp.com/
(480) 513-4377

Images coming soon!

Whose Bus is in the Movies?

Congratulations to Robert Floyd! His bus, "The Pickle" was chosen for the Glass Entertainment Group's true crime documentary, "Charmed by the Devil", airing on Oxygen and Peacock depicting two serial killers in 1973.

Also, thank you to Matt Rios at Vintage Voltswerks in Tucson for recommending "The Pickle" to the producer, Rocki.

Jim Simpson, PHD, CPA & Founder

Thank you, Jim!
(ABC Accountant)

Located in Phoenix, AZ, Masters of Coin is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping low income and elderly individuals with income tax preparation. Learn more about Jim and the organization he created.

The Bus Blog

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November 2025

Raffle Bus 35 Update - Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025

1 Nov 2025 23:33

Today Russell, Brian, David and I jumped right into the middle of removing the front spindles, the rear drums and backing plates and cleaning and scraping 60 years of grime and rust from some of the parts. The backing plates are being cleaned in order to prime and paint them before adding all new shoes and hardware. The front spindle are being replaced with newly rebuilt ones. The front backing plates need to be redone also before all new shoes and hardware are installed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can non-members attend the monthly meetings?

Sure! But we hope you'll consider becoming a member to help the club grow. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, we work hard to support local charities and your membership dollars contribute to that.

What events does the club host other than the Jamboree?
  • Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Tour - FREE for current (paid) members and their guests - Apr. 11, 2026
  • Forever Young, AZ- FREE for current (paid) members - May 1-3, 2026
  • APS Light Parade (Central Phoenix) - Dec. 2025 TBD
  • Christmas Party Campout- FREE for current (paid) members only - Dec. 2026 TBD - East Side

Do you have to own a bus to become a member?

Nope, it's a great way to learn more about vintage air-cooled buses before investing in one. Especially if you're willing to help out at our Raffle Bus Work Parties. Not only will you get your hands dirty, but you'll get to know some members and get a free lunch to boot!

What Charities do you Support?

The list is long over the years, however, here are some charities we've recently supported. Jerome Volunteer Fire Dept., Walter Hive, 4 Wheels 4 Good, Liberty Wildlife, The Ryan House, Dogs 4 Vets, Hospice of Arizona, and Sleep in Heavenly Peace.

OFFICIAL NOTICE

The Arizona Bus Club does not endorse, support, or participate in any negative claims made by individuals against any Volkswagen enthusiast, club, or shops.

Any unauthorized use of the Arizona Bus Club name, logo, event art or artwork designed and produced by the Arizona Bus Club, or representation of our organization in connection with such claims is strictly prohibited. These actions constitute misrepresentation and may result in immediate legal actions.

Please be advised that all related communications and evidence will be documented for legal purposes. We take the integrity of our organization seriously and will protect it to the fullest extent of the law.

Contact: arizonabusclub.net | info@arizonabusclub.net