Built in the early 1980s by its longtime owner, “Oz Bus” was chopped four feet in the center and rebuilt with a molded fiberglass nose wrapped around a Corvette front air dam, fender flares, side air scoops, 1972 Corvette taillights, amber Hella halogen driving lights, “frenched” front power antenna, a louvered rear engine cover, front and rear chrome nerf bars, and a 1982 Pontiac Trans Am spoiler, molded into the roof. The interior is upholstered in 1976 Cadillac velour with 14-karat-gold leaf panels, lighted aircraft switches, 6-in. chrome steering wheel, and a Gene Berg billet shifter.

The bodywork and its elaborate paint, in Candy Brandy Wine with a gold base inlay, Murano pearl graphic accents, and a custom mural inspired by The Wizard of Oz, was performed by well-known custom roadster builder, Bill Jelinek.

The drivetrain of the bus is a 1972 Volkswagen engine, built up to 1,835 cc with a “big bore” kit, Volkstroker crank, “fly out” heads, and 12.5:1 compression, exhaling through custom functional side exhaust and mated to a 1966 Microbus transmission built by the Bug House of Chicago. Everything rolls on Cragar SS magnesium wheels with chrome knock-offs.

Shown for 30 years in International Show Car Association events and reportedly a multiple award-winner, “Oz Bus” is now offered from its home of over a decade, for a new owner to continue displaying and enjoying. It is a surefire head-turner!