About Righteous Kombis

About Our Store

At Righteous Kombis we like to think of VW's as a passion not a business. We have been buying, restoring and selling classic VW's for over 10 years. We love sharing our knowledge, passion and experience with fellow VW owners and lovers. All the parts we stock are parts we would use on our own restorations. If you have any questions we encourage you to pick up the phone and call us for a chat.  

 

The History of Righteous Kombis 

Righteous Kombis started in 2008 when we purchased our first Kombi. But, Kombis have always been in my blood. My grandfather always owned Kombis. His first Kombi was a 1956 double barn door which was originally used when they were building the snowy mountains Hydro scheme. My dad has many memories of the Kombis as a kid. His first car was an early 60's beetle given to him by his grandfather (my great grandfather) when he was a kid. Dad has many memories of pulling apart the Kombi engine to repair valves and oil leaks with parts spread all over the garage floor. The first car he properly owned and drove was a 62 splitty.

The first Kombi I remember was a 1971 lowlight which was my Grandfathers last Kombi. For many years it was his daily driver. I have many memories of riding around in it in the back seat with my cousins.  Eventually it became a farm vehicle and all sorts of things were carted around in it from hay to dead wild pigs. What I remember most was learning to drive in it on his farm when I was 12. As luck would have it, I managed to find and purchase his Kombi 15 years after he left it on his farm when he moved away. It's currently a restoration in progress but will be one sweet ride when it's finished.

 

Righteous Kombis would definitely not be here today if it wasn't for my lifelong relationship with these beautiful buses.