Well, the world has very much moved on. These basic air-cooled buses are quickly becoming the reserve of millionaires rather than hard-up students, with even basket case rusted shells selling for five ...

A restored 1966 split-screen VW Kombi is going under the hammer on Monday. It's got a folding bed, tables and chairs, kitchenette and original canvas annexe. It's expected to make $70,000.