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Get A Taste of Fully-Electric and Retro Vanlife With This Gorgeous 1966 VW Bus

For car enthusiasts big on nostalgia, few things are more beautiful than a retro ride. Throw some eco-friendliness and a shot at winning one such vehicle into the equation, and you get, as Don Corleone would say, an offer you can’t refuse.
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Photo: Omaze / Reverb.org
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Omaze is offering a Zelectric conversion that checks all these boxes: a 1966 Volkswagen Microbus that is heavy on nostalgia, is an absolute stunner, and is fully-electric, thanks to new Tesla batteries. Perhaps just as importantly, you could win it if you do your part for a good cause and make a small donation.

Omaze often runs sweepstakes featuring all sorts of vehicles, from Porsche Taycans and other Porsches in partnership with Patrick Dempsey, to Lamborghinis with small claims to stardom, like the Huracan EVO briefly featured in Lady Gaga’s 911 video - all for good causes. This is no different: this time, the money raised through donations will go directly to Reverb, an organization that works with musicians and artists to help “green” their concerts, as well as fans to further drive dialog on the need for environmental and social action.

As for the vehicle itself, it’s a beauty, as you can see in the gallery attached. Painted in two-tone green and white, it comes with a matching brown and beige interior and seating for seven. Powered by an electric motor and 32 kWh Tesla modules, it’s good for 85 miles (136 km) on a single charge and an estimated top speed of 100 mph (161 kph). Which, to be honest, is enough for a ‘66 VW van, considering you’ll want to take in the views while traveling.

Omaze notes that you can charge it at normal outlets or public charging stations, with special features including regen braking, upgraded power steering, LED headlights and taillights, an Alpine sound system with Bluetooth, interior heating system, and rearview camera.

If all this isn’t enough to make you reach out for your wallet, maybe this will: the winner also gets $20,000 in cash to start making plans for the next trip immediately as all taxes and expenses are paid.
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About the author: Elena Gorgan
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Elena has been writing for a living since 2006 and, as a journalist, she has put her double major in English and Spanish to good use. She covers automotive and mobility topics like cars and bicycles, and she always knows the shows worth watching on Netflix and friends.
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