VW Bus Restoration
A Legacy of Excellence in Volkswagen Bus Restoration
For decades, the iconic Volkswagen Bus has captured hearts with its distinctive design and cultural significance. At Silver Lining Auto Restoration, we’ve dedicated ourselves to preserving and revitalizing these beloved classics with unparalleled expertise and passion. From early Split Window rarities to classic Bay Window models, our team brings decades of specialized knowledge to every restoration project.
Concours-Quality Craftsmanship
Our VW Bus restorations have graced magazine covers, appeared in television features, and won prestigious awards around the globe. This recognition comes from our unwavering commitment to authenticity, precision, and attention to detail. Whether you’re seeking a period-correct museum-quality restoration or a thoughtfully modernized resto-mod that enhances performance while respecting heritage, our craftsmen approach each project with reverence for these automotive icons.
The Restoration Journey
Browse through our gallery to witness the remarkable transformations we’ve achieved. Each project tells a story – from rust-riddled relics rescued from forgotten barns to gleaming showpieces that command attention. Our comprehensive documentation process allows you to see the meticulous work that goes into every restoration, from bare metal fabrication to final paint and assembly.
Your Bus Deserves the Best
Your Volkswagen Bus isn’t just a vehicle; it’s a piece of history with its own unique story. Whether you’ve inherited a family treasure, discovered a neglected gem, or are finally ready to restore that project bus you’ve been saving, our team is ready to bring your vision to life. Our transparent process ensures you’re involved every step of the way, from initial assessment to the moment you turn the key in your fully restored classic.
Start Your Restoration Journey Today
The value of classic VW Buses continues to appreciate, making restoration both a passion project and a wise investment. Don’t trust your treasured vehicle to just any shop – choose the restoration team with a proven track record of excellence in Volkswagen Bus restoration.
Contact us today to discuss your project and discover how we can transform your classic VW Bus into the showpiece you’ve always dreamed of. The journey begins with a conversation with our team.
Split Window Buses
1959 Volkswagen 23 Window Deluxe Microbus “Survivor Resto”
We will be performing a Survivor Restoration on this beautiful original paint 23 Window Samba Bus. We can’t wait to see how this project finishes out. It is going to be a really nice patina bus. Our customer wants all the rust repaired then paint blended out to the OG paint.
1965 Volkswagen 11 Window Bus
A very solid 1965 VW Kombi that will be receiving a full turnkey restoration. Our customer is going to be doing a custom color combination, we are excited to see this Bus come back to life.
1966 Volkswagen 21 Window Deluxe Microbus
1966 21 Window Deluxe getting a new fresh start. We could not believe how rust free this Bus was. Yes, we had to do a few spot repairs here and there but it’s just amazing how dry this Bus is.
1959 Volkswagen 23 Window Deluxe Microbus
We found this Bus in our own neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. This one was a battle to locate the owner, but we ended up getting the Bus. After pulling it out of a forest, we brought the Bus home and gave it a really good bath that was 30 years over due. Once that task was completed, a great client of ours purchased it from us to perform a full turnkey restoration.
1963 Volkswagen 15 Window Deluxe Microbus
This beautiful 1963 15 Window Deluxe came from Arizona. Due to the dry climate the Bus was in great shape to start with. Our customer purchased the Bus from us once all the metal work was finished, we then continued with a turnkey restoration.
We were told that this Bus was added to the famous and funny Gabriel Iglesias “Fluffy” collection. We hope he enjoys this Bus.
1967 VW Westy Poptop Camper
We performed a Gold Package restoration for our client on their Camper Bus. The entire restoration took 3 months from the day it arrived until it was driving out of the shop. What a great build!!!
Bay Window Buses
1971 Volkswagen Bay Window Deluxe Red Bus
Here is a local Bus that we found and thought was a really solid Bus. The plan was to block sand it out and lay down a new paint job. After sanding the Bus down we found a lot of rust that we had to take care of…it quickly turned into a complete restoration.