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Wildfire Survivor: Restored VW Bus Shines at LA Auto Show

11/21/2025

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The blue VW bus, a survivor of a California wildfire, debuted this week at LA Auto Show.
The bus drew attention in January when an AP photographer captured it unharmed amid the Palisades Fire in Malibu.
Volkswagen restored the vehicle after reaching out to its owner, Megan Weinraub.
She recalled the last time she parked the bus before the fire.
Volkswagen aimed to restore the bus without altering its essence.

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The blue VW bus, a survivor of a California wildfire, debuted this week at LA Auto Show.
The bus drew attention in January when an AP photographer captured it unharmed amid the Palisades Fire in Malibu.
Volkswagen restored the vehicle after reaching out to its owner, Megan Weinraub.
She recalled the last time she parked the bus before the fire.
Volkswagen aimed to restore the bus without altering its essence.