The Registry

Owner: Jonathan Thrush
Bus Name: Lucy
Year: 1973
Location: Sequim, WA

Owner: Gretchen M. Briggs
Bus Name: Grace
Year: 1976
Location: Minneapolis, MN

Owner: Rick Peters
Bus Name: Sweet Pea
Year: 1978
Location: Chilliwack, BC, Canada,

Owner: Barbara McMahon and Dean Curtis
Bus Name: Wendy The Blue Bus
Year: 1970
Location: East Stroudsburg, PA
Desc: The bus is usually referred to as The Blue Bus , but is also thought of as Wendy (since its current engine is from a Beetle that had been owned in the 70s by my piano teacher of that name - a still formidable woman in her mid 90s). Dean has a repair shop in East Stroudsburg, PA (within 3 miles of route 80 in the Pocono Mountains area). We're listed on the AIRS site.

Owner: Rick & Missy Castens
Bus Name: Teana
Year: 1977
Location: Kalispell, MT

Owner: Steve Covington
Year: 1978
Location: Independence, KY
Desc: Sage Green Rivi

Owner: Jonathan
Bus Name: Beatrice
Year: 1980
Location: Frisco, CA

Owner: Michael, Kathy, Rebecca and Russell Ruffino
Bus Name: Russellino Giovani
Year: 1974
Location: Fresno, CA

Owner: Milton Berglund
Bus Name: Beaver
Year: 1978
Location: Klamath Falls, OR

Owner: Glenn Roesener
Bus Name: Urd. As in one of the three Norns of Norse Mythology
Year: 1971
Location: Coos Bay,

Owner: Stefan Brooks
Bus Name: Randy
Year: 1979
Location: Leicester England,

Owner: Chris German
Year: 1975
Location: Belle Plaine, MN Site: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=310044&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=riviera+camper+project

Owner: Matt
Bus Name: Lucy
Year: 1974
Location: Cleveland, OH
Desc: Bought in CA and trucked to OH. Working on restoring the camper interior. Has dual DVD’s running off auxiliary battery and custom front seats. Been lowered and has 18” rims.

Owner: joshua & kim
Year: 1974
Location: Vancouver,
Desc: we just got it on 8/7/09. we love it . it needs some motor work but we hope to take our first trip soon. well we are so glade to see a family of them that seem so local.

Owner: Aaron and Sarah Glaser
Year: 1978
Location: Anchorage, AK
Desc: It has a 2L with dual carbs, i have to remodel the interior because it was gutted. Runs GREAT though.

Owner: Robert Christie
Bus Name: katie the kampervan
Year: 1967
Location: UK,
Desc: I purchased a 1967 VW campervan for a tour of Europe earlier this year. The tour has recently been completed, more than 5000 miles and 8 fun and excitement filled weeks. I had been searching for a van for a while and am far from being a VW expert, in the end I was looking for something to do the job, that being to get around europe without breaking down too much rather than only looking good ! The final decision was with 'Katie' mainly for the mechanics but also since it looked good.

Owner: Richard Padget
Bus Name: Herbina (daughter named her)
Year: 1972 (Californian import)
Location: Yorkshire, England,
Desc: Just started to give her a full make over as very tired and no interior to speak of. 2.0L engine with progressive Weber

Owner: Jon Albertson
Bus Name: Calypso the Magical Bus
Year: 1982
Location: Portland, OR
Desc: 1982 "Dreamscicle" (orange/cream) Vanogan, camper conversion, non-westie, two liter engine rebuilt appx 1700 mi, oversize (15") aluminum wheels. Parts interested in: big table w/ leg/pedestal, holding tank drain tap, rivited plastic tie downs over cab Info interested in: Dyna-battery connection/charge(solar?)/use, how to tell whether I'm using battery or externally connected 120, cleaning holding tanks, cleaning/maintaining tarp & top. Probably more, as I get to know it...

Owner: Simon Jones
Bus Name: 'Bertha' 1977 Cal import
Year: 1977
Location: Exmouth, Devon, UK,

Owner: Rick and Carman
Bus Name: Bob (B MARLY)
Year: 1979
Location: Canby, OR
Desc: Late 2.0L FI, Orange (second paint by previous owner), full engine rebuild after purchase in 2005, interior updated/painted, new FAZE oil pressure, oil temp and volt meter, new CD player/Blaupunkt speakers, all new door panels from TMI, new tires and new stock wheels, new Rear Tent Extension (we make and sell them), new RIVIERA Decals on front and rear Poptop (we make them too), gas heater under bus is currently inoperable as several parts seem to be missing - not sure we will repair it. We use Bob to go camping in Oregon and Washington. Many photos posted in several folders on the Riviera Registry Yahoo Group. Peace and Love.
Site: http://www.flyawaydesignsonline.com

Owner: Jason Cornfeld
Year: 1972
Location: Ogden, UT

Owner: Aaron Haegele
Year: 1978
Location: Victoria BC,
Desc: My Van is a 1978 2.0 L and I’m the 3rd owner. An elderly couple owned it for about sixteen years and a German exchange student owned it for about 4 years. I live in Victoria BC and have done extensive mechanical maintenance and interior renovations. The mechanical has kept mostly with stock or VW components where I could.

Owner: Kevin J.
Bus Name: Unknown. I just bought it and it hasnt revealed itself yet.
Year: 1972
Location: Beaverton, OR
Desc: 2.1L with dual Webber carbs. Custom interior (folding bench bed and side bench seat). Westy propane tank hooked to heater, adjustable shocks, Lecarra steering wheel, new rubber trim on all windows (except driver door). 4th proud owner with years of service history.

Owner: Nigel and Jennifer Tegart
Bus Name: Mathilda
Year: 1976
Location: Central Wisconsin,

Owner: Ryan C
Bus Name: Janis
Year: 1973
Location: Tallahassee, Florida

Owner: Keith Price
Year: 1980
Location: Ferndale, MI
Desc: 1980 Vanagon Riviera Hardtop, with freaky woodgrain decals.

Owner: William Allen
Bus Name: Past Blaster
Year: 1981
Location: Astoria, OR

Owner: Brett and Elizabeth
Bus Name: Big Blue
Year: 1968
Location: Sausalito, CA
Desc: Just bought our first VW camper - a 1968 with a Riviera top and a California Road Runner interior (Soon to be removed and have a traditional camper interior added. Does that count as a Riviera?
Site: http://bigbluevw.blogspot.com/

Owner: Annie
Bus Name: Pearl
Year: 1966
Location: Kingston, WA
Desc: I am the second owner of this bus. It sat for 22 years in eastern Washington. I removed 8 huge mouse nests and refinished the wood. I installed a Bamboo t&g floor that is removable in one piece. I am currently building a 1600 duel port to replace the 1500. Looking for dimensions to build a spice rack and magazine rack for behind the passenger seat. Cheers

Owner: Bruce Warner
Year: 1980
Location: Portland, OR
Desc: Standard ASI with furnace, etc. My furnace is currently not working. Pilot will not stay lit. Anyone know how to remedy this? Thanks.

Owner: larry
Bus Name: not sure just purchased...
Year: 1983
Location: baton rouge, LA
Desc: Well, been trying to figure her out (vanagon) she's a diesel that I'm converting to WVO...
Site: http://www.thelains.blogspot.com

Owner: Jacques
Bus Name: Snowball
Year: 1978
Location: Thorp, WA
Desc: This bus sat for many years before I picked it up this spring. I'd love to communicate with other Vista owners. I need interior parts, curtains, and a fridge. Any leads would be appreciated. I'm planning on rebuilding the seat cushions with my wife soon. Any advice?

Owner: Gary Goodspeed
Bus Name: The Tomato
Year: 1974
Location: Seattle, WA
Desc: 3rd owner, 122,500 miles total all original paint, interior......So far we love her.

Owner: Heather and Duncan
Bus Name: Gunner
Year: 1979
Location: winter haven, FL
Desc: WE ACTUALLY HAVE A 79 TRANSPORTER WITH A RIVERIA TOP ON IT! lOVE THIS BUS.....
Site: http://WWW.SILLYSTUNTCUSTOMS.COM

Owner: Jeff
Bus Name: Newman
Year: 1976
Location: Yorkshire, England,
Desc: 1976 Imported from California in 2006. 80% OG paint. 2L motor still runs sweet :-) We love our bus, daughter nicknamed him "Bob". Interior refit done in 2007 due to being very tired and water damaged from leaky tank.

Owner: Brandon M
Bus Name: Zesty!
Year: 1974
Location: Newberg, OR
Desc: My 1974 Riviera w/ custom built interior, 3-way Dometic refrigerator, 123w solar panel, aux. battery, 2.0L engine converted to Bosch K-Jetronic (CIS), 16" Mercedes-Benz wheels, and the list goes on. Camper for Pookie & Me.
Site: http://www.zestybus.com

Owner: Stephan
Bus Name: Gypsie Wagon
Year: 1980
Location: Portland, OR

Owner: Heather
Bus Name: BusZilla
Year: 1971
Location: Portland, OR
Desc: Engine - 2007 cc High performance

Owner: Mike
Bus Name: Neptune
Year: 1979
Location: Gainesville, FL
Desc: