When Megan Weinraub quickly packed her bags to escape the devastating fires ravaging Los Angeles, all she took was her dog Bodi and some dog food in her primary car. Settled in the hills of Malibu, her retro 1977 blue Volkswagen Type 2 sat in the streets as flames quickly engulfed everything around it. Days later, her friend Preston Martin — who she bought the van from — was shocked to see an AP photo televised showing the van surrounded by the burnt remains of what used to be the ritzy town. The van, still sparkling blue and white, only appeared to have a little soot on the windows, but was otherwise unscathed. Because the neighborhood remains closed to the public, neither Weinraub or Martin have been able to inspect the vehicle. Weinraub, whose home survived, doesn’t know when she’ll be allowed back into her apartment. The pair, who are business partners, have a long history with the van. Martin slept in it for a year during college after buying it his junior year. Last summer, he sold the van to Weinraub, who designs surf and skate boards under the Vibrant Boards brand. Now, the vehicle lives on for more adventures between the pair.
Mystery as Retro VW Camper Survives LA Fires That Destroyed Everything Around It
When Megan Weinraub quickly packed her bags to escape the devastating fires ravaging Los Angeles, all she took was her dog Bodi and some dog food in her primary car. Settled in the hills of Malibu, her retro 1977 blue Volkswagen Type 2 sat in the streets as flames quickly engulfed everything around it. Days later, her friend Preston Martin — who she bought the van from — was shocked to see an AP photo televised showing the van surrounded by the burnt remains of what used to be the ritzy town. The van, still sparkling blue and white, only appeared to have a little soot on the windows, but was otherwise unscathed. Because the neighborhood remains closed to the public, neither Weinraub or Martin have been able to inspect the vehicle. Weinraub, whose home survived, doesn’t know when she’ll be allowed back into her apartment. The pair, who are business partners, have a long history with the van. Martin slept in it for a year during college after buying it his junior year. Last summer, he sold the van to Weinraub, who designs surf and skate boards under the Vibrant Boards brand. Now, the vehicle lives on for more adventures between the pair.