Rare VW Bus Rescued Found Sitting 52 YEARS | 1960 Mango SO23 Westfalia Bulli Volkswagen Camper Kombi

Rescue! 1960 Mango Vw Bus that has been sitting since 1971, yes 52 years! After numerous failed attempts to save it, today we finally extract the rare Bulli buried in woods. Can we get it out in piece? Can it be saved? Stay tuned for more!
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[@philthyphil2062]

Never Give Up, Never Surrender. Commander Taggart would be proud. The parting shot of the bus face fading into darkness was classic. Nice job !!

[@paulcowie1363]

You are an absolute bloody star 🌟 🤩 I still cannot get over the fact that you did it!! Congratulations from Cape Town, South Africa,.🥳🥳🥳

[@riverbluevert7814]

You never quit. You did it. WOW!

[@kevinullrich1619]

Great job! Marines never give up, never give in, AND never willingly accept second best. That was you. You earned my subscription, mate. Semper Fi. Semper Paratus.

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Kevin , that rescue took multiple trips but i finally got it home :).

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

Oh man-- that wore me out ! I had to have a nap in the middle of all the excitement ... LOL

[@corey6393]

I was yelling at my computer screen to put the come-a-long on the winch cable and pull it to the side of the trailer to change the pulling angle. Didn't you hear me? HAHAHA Nicely done. An amazing amount of hard work to get a rusty pile out of the woods. Why is doing this stuff so enjoyable? I know I love it, and my friends do, too.

[@TheFurriestOne]

Oh wow, that camper-body is just falling in on itself near the bus there... XD What you needed to rescue this bus was a bulldozer with those long forks they use at the car-yards! Slide under the whole dang thing and deposit it on the trailer... That you got it anyway is mighty impressive!

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏 Okay, Sir, you really did it! Stubbornness, toughness and ingenuity paired with a good portion of masochism solved a herculean task. Because this rust bucket isn't blue, I don't know if your wife will be proud of you. 😁 ;-) Best regards, luck and health in particular.

[@mikeflohr4043]

The guys who built the pyramids would be impressed with your diligence and persistent 😊

[@barackmycat9448]

That was a brutal rescue. I think in time we all want to know if it was worth it.

[@5150mxVW]

well, I went up to NH 3 times to work on the Bus rescue ....that is 24 hours of driving / gas , 3 vids so 20 hours editing , cabin rental , food, and 20 plus hours of digging and jacking ...I stopped counting at $1500 and that was a while ago lol....oh and the cost of the Bus :). I love it up there so it's all good👍

[@robfninh]

@@5150mxVW That's why I love here! Haaa

[@restauracioneseconomicas9982]

Te costo mucho trabajo pero valió la pena amigo Suerte y excelente Combi

[@brianandrews7099]

My money is on no … it wasn’t worth it.

[@mjc8248]

​@5150mxVW Even if you only use it for parts, it was a cool rescue. It's not like they're making new ones.

[@richardwarnock2789]

2:01 Josh Thinking 🤔 " I Seen This Movie didn't End Well! Exit Stage Left!"😂😅

[@warbirdwf]

My god man. That was an incredible amount of labor to pull that bus out! What a rescue. Damn that had to feel good when it was finally on the trailer. As I watched you and being in my 50's, I thought, "I'm too old for that shit". lol. Great job rescuing the bus!

[@sandwichbar8226]

Woah! That thing fought youball the way! Great to see your persistence finslly paid off. Watching from 🇬🇧

[@divadyrdnal]

Wow, what a battle! Have loaded old junk many times, but never something as rusty as that! Thanks for bringing us along!

[@5150mxVW]

thank you for checking it out !

[@brucelewcock825]

This video reminds me of Tom Hanks talking to Wilson while he's trying to make fire. You got there in the end!

[@dreammaker730]

Well I've had a great day , fishing with my son under a bridge to avoid the rain,we caught a few. Chinese beers ? , everyone is in bed now and I'm watching you dig an old school vdub out to unwind . 😂. Love your vlogs. Tell dub works and mustie one I said hi.😂

[@josephperry6822]

My back started aching just watching that, bucket boy!! Thank God you brought 15 jacks!! Way to show us how to get it done! Good stuff buddy! I wonder how much of it ended on the road when you got pulled over..

[@nadenolam8368]

The ever rare forest dwelling Volkswagen, always talked about, never seen running.

[@5150mxVW]

They all RUN :) …some just need more work than others :)

[@12345678989814]

Lol they all ran when parked

[@rgs4x]

I use to rescue old vehicles and I have done some tough ones but this one takes the cake.

[@5150mxVW]

thank you!

[@abernathymonsoon4638]

OMG - you have the patience of a saint. All that and no F bombs??? Extraordinary! Brilliant rescue!

[@Stephen.C.]

you havent seen the cutting room floor!😬😂

[@abernathymonsoon4638]

@@Stephen.C. 🤣🤣🤣

[@5150mxVW]

thank you , no , maybe a few💩's but I don't get angry while I'm out on these ...I must enjoy it? lol

[@65bugnut]

You need to call Marcie, you found a van in worse shape then Pickle. This had to be right up there for rescue of the year. Good job.

[@MarkHenion-pd9qs]

WOW!! Automotive Archeology!! Very impressive! Been watching your videos for a while now. What a trip!! Thanks

[@tomdale1313]

you're fast becoming the, "PREMIER", Vw savior...get them while you can, txs for sharing

[@cidercik]

This is truly epic! And all on your own. Just epic.

[@56ford]

Awesome rescue. Thanks again for a great video!

[@5150mxVW]

thank you 56Ford, much appreciated

[@pascalz9992]

congrats on the rescue. You did very well

[@5150mxVW]

thank you

[@CTmoog]

Wow what an epic rescue! 😎😎😎 nice work buddy! Let’s go!😁

[@davidobrien4292]

Man. You are the best operator!!!Talk about never give up. Onya !!!!👍👍

[@martincraftsman576]

Well done! Just had a lesson in perseverance. Hope it works out well for you.

[@ob1vw]

Awesome that it is home and not in the Woods anymore. Funny video. How did you know I was telling you what to do? lol. can't wait to see it in person.

[@allenbourassa1579]

Guy!!! I'm so happy you finally got that piece of bus OUT!!! Now what are you gonna rescue from this??!!! Good Luck with whatever you do with it,you deserve it!!!

[@desmagennis7830]

I definitely felt your frustration getting that van on ……😱……love to see what you’re gonna do with it 🤔

[@ETA555]

I love how the end of this Video 😂 got to love KZbinrs like you

[@davidgiesfeldt6650]

Dogged determination, ingenuity and knowing that you are saving ANOTHER historic gem ( in the rough). Kudos, J!

[@glentucker4250]

I’ve said it before J. Amazing. Wasn’t sure if you were getting this one home but you got it done. My hats off to ya. 😄 If I find a four leaf clover I’m definitely sending to you. I think you need some good luck! Thanks! 😉

[@NatesOutdoors]

Awesome job man, determination is your middle name,glad ya got it,glad ya made it home safe,and even tho everything seemed messed up,atleast the chainsaw started up and ran good,lol awesome video

[@gus196666]

fantastic job , greetings from Uruguay

[@richardwarnock2789]

31:56 makes a Great Horror ween Black Shirt Screen!!! Bet Josh 👍 😮😊

[@KevinSimpson_MTB]

I think that was your best rescue yet mate. Here’s to the next one 🍻

[@biviozlebi3551]

One in the top 5 J...never give up man❤

[@randysinger2673]

All i can say is wow, That deserves a 1st place award for Perseverance. Well Done !!

[@markj.7369]

I yelled in excitement along with you when it was on the trailer. Awesome rescue. Not many would have seen it through to the end. God Bless Jason

[@5150mxVW]

that is awesome Mark! thank you

[@allenbuck5589]

Pure bull dog tuff enjoyed this process. Thanks from. Sc.

[@brettjones5041]

crikey you showed determination . well done sir

[@markfillingim3686]

So awesome...you never ever ever give up

[@Joesrustbuckets]

You were going to get it on that trailer one way or the other, I knew when you got to vw xy and z, it was coming home, pure gold Jason, well done,👌

[@Demop_VW_garage]

Now that's some hard work right there!! Amazing the cop wanted to buy the bus from you ;)

[@VorlonFrog]

Dude, talk about your extra effort. Definitely paid off.

[@MrQuinnd]

I didn’t want this one to be your last video. I’m sure you thought the same several times. Persistence is your virtue. 😊

[@davidcornish9235]

I'll say it again, You are Crazy!! Love what you do !!! Keep at it!!!! :)

[@5150mxVW]

haha " 5150 " , thank you David, much appreciated

[@snotpiet1]

What a great rescue! Respect man for never giving up👍👍 Greetings from Belgium🙋

[@5150mxVW]

Thank you , I appreciate that

[@michaelcaradonna9347]

That endeavor is my life Lol p.s. I hope you got all those loose random part's.

[@simonnunn3367]

Great watch love watching from England in Cornwall. Hats off lots of hard work there. Magic moments magic memories. The VW life for sure it's the passion that drives us on.

[@aidanpugsley6485]

stoked you got it out ! how bout that toyota camper off to the side 😍

[@volktales7005]

Well you didn't die, so that counts for a win! Your back must have been feeling great after all that... Hope you kept those boards for "future rescues"...

[@pem1126]

I could almost see a smile on the old girls face as you were pulling her away from the grave.

[@michaelnevanssr206]

You did a great job of getting the Van on the trailor. You don't give up and that is very admirable. Thank you for all the effort.

[@friguy4444]

You my friend are A MAD MAN!!! LOL! I LOVE IT!!! In the dictionary under "Where there's a will there's a way" Your Picture!! LOL!!

[@newalex1970]

Wow what a change! But you got it out !!! Good job

[@nickalderson4563]

Wow Man, you deserve a medal for the effort you put into getting camper out. Most people would have given up. We salute you !

[@5150mxVW]

Much appreciated Nick …that was 4 or 5 trips to NH … 8 hour round trip …that one kicked my a$$

[@nickalderson4563]

I would have gone nuts with all those mozzies and the heat etc@@5150mxVW

[@marciobarbist4054]

Oh! dude you're a hero congrats on saving another Vee-Dub.

[@ronnypauwels2963]

I'm actually jealous about that 😊, I'm also in love with this model😍. Many years ago I drove this model for a travel agency to take English tourists to and from hotels here in Ostend Belgium, now I can only dream of that😕.

[@5150mxVW]

so cool you did that! This bus was shipped to Japan from the US and used over there for an extended vacation . Then shipped back

[@williamtanner1372]

OMG I admire your perseverance. Leave no VWs behind. Excellent work Jason!!

[@5150mxVW]

thank you William, I appreciate that

[@warrenmink2429]

Awesome, definitely a tuff one , gratifying I know to finally get r on ! Congratulations. Great save .

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Warren !

[@warrenmink2429]

@@5150mxVW in Lu of an comment close to mine , the bus exist and was going back into the earth … so in my eyes 👀 that one like most all of my saves are worth it ,

[@johnleone8314]

Bus is saying, " just let me die and rot...." your patience is stellar......

[@ryandean69]

Dude! That had to be the roughest rescue I’ve seen you do. Wow!👏

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Ryan, it took a few trips...the next ones are next level compared to this one

[@feikesietsma9132]

You are the king of the vw world…..😅

[@eugenebaroni1298]

Wow Jason u worked for that one... Hope it works out for you. Have a great rest of your weekend.

[@danwoodliff7287]

good luck with this one!!!! you deserve all the rewards for your efforts I step at the time dantheman

[@almclean4835]

That was a mammoth task, well done for sticking at it. Going to be a huge project, whatever you decide to do with the bus👏👏

[@jasonkane7747]

well done for not giving up on it :)

[@5150mxVW]

thank you, much appreciated

[@thomashawkins9757]

Very entertaining! Kudos to you sir, for keeping your sense of humor far beyond a few setbacks. Thanks for taking us along for the insanity.

[@RustyRogers]

A little love from law enforcement. Nice. What a day. Thanks for hanging in there on this one.

[@Traderjoe]

I gotta give a lot of props for getting this thing out of there, but I can’t imagine how much of this bus is actually usable. I hope it’s worth all this effort.

[@nehemiasreis725]

Greetings from Rio de Janeiro Brazil. Nice video. Congrats.

[@richardgreene3460]

I think about you often when I have nothing but problems with my cars! I say "If Jason can handle this, why not me"! Much respect from North Carolina!

[@scottyhearn7902]

Not all superheroes wear capes...... Monumental effort thank you so much.

[@sammaze2103]

Several scary moments especially when you were getting tired! Glad it all worked out for you !

[@paulswiszcz584]

Love the 2 cut

[@southwiltongarage8512]

You have to admire this guy's commitment.

[@5150mxVW]

thank you, I appreciate that !

[@swhod2190]

For all that work, sweat and deer fly feeding frenzy, I have to ask...what is left to save of this vehicle? Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy your videos. I see the mosquitoes hamming it up on camera.

[@kombibatuta]

This one was epic!!

[@bobruder6392]

You are a study in determination. I'd be so much happier off you had an adult capable companion just in case!

[@garyburgmylifeandtimes6354]

SOOOOOOOO happy you won the battle! What a one-man effort and a never give up attitude. Thanks for sharing the epic battle, can't wait to see you get that one back on the road based on what it took you get it out of it's grave.

[@uhn100]

Well my friend for determination you get 10 out of 10 but what will you be able to do with it now you have it home I am so curious to know your dedication to rescuing these VWs is great best wishes Andy.

[@kevinpick194]

That was a day you could really have done with a rescue buddy.!!!! Surely one of the hardest recoveries? Massive respect from the UK, Jason. In awe at your tenacity and ingenuity. Hope the bus can be saved after all of that.

[@M.TTT.]

Didn't think it'd be worse than the beetle, I was wrong lol. Nice work, I don't think any other sane person would've pulled it outta there

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

I love it when 26 plans to come together

[@daveellis2461]

the "standup" in these gets better and better

[@christopherrobin3111]

Congrats brother you didn't let it kick your ass...😂.. I have my money on the bug winning.. It was almost A TKO....nice

[@Bagooda]

I hand winched a 1952 Willys truck with a blown clutch uphill onto a trailer in Unadilla Nebraska. It had a 327 Chevy small block in it so i guess it was worth it. And it was my Dads.

[@muckster_84]

Hahaha 😂 at 2:03 I think you scared the wits outta your son when you were firing up your chain saw. 😂

[@Phronsias1]

Good looking bus.

[@ineverhadthemoney7857]

just gets better

[@robertlee3734]

well done never give up like it

[@plymouths1]

I was sitting in my lawn chair laughing my head off watching you rescue this thing, always entertaining!

[@5150mxVW]

Haha, excellent ! I’ll be out on a boat fishing with Josh soon in NH for recovery :)). Thank you

[@jacquelinechellis4036]

Enjoy your rescues definitely more fun than restoring them. I had a sissor jack with a welded nut and a 1/2 drive ratchet with cheater pipe. You could make have easier time with the drum puller that way.

[@ppellet4738]

I think by far this was the hardest rescue that I've seen you do!! I admire your Yankee ingenuity and never give up attitude!! I hope that your able to some day get the camper van back on the road!! Thank you for saving a piece of automotive history!! Sir my hat is off to you!!

[@100Jeanluc]

Now thats determination, kudos to you brother. On a lighter note, looks like you left some good wood behind. 😁

[@5150mxVW]

thank you, much appreciated ! I will back, the hard rescues are coming ...

[@kevinhamling1963]

Awesome rescue. ✌️ Peace man from Melbourne Australia.