Saying that he has a ton of buses is an understatement.
Famous comedian Gabriel Iglesias, who also goes by the nickname “Fluffy,” is known for two things: sold-out shows and his extensive Volkswagen Type 2 “Bus” collection.
Now we've talked about Fluffy's car collection in Long Beach before but this time, VW Commercial's official YouTube channel focuses on his menagerie of Type 2s.
In the video, Iglesias touched on his VW Bus journey. He shared that his first model was a 1968 “Bay Window” model he and his brother tried fixing themselves. He has since lost that particular bus, though he has a similar-looking one that was lovingly restored to perfection.
Next to it is another T2 which is featured in his Netflix show as his character's main means of transportation. Fun fact: it's powered by a “turbocharged Subaru engine.” Fluffy says that it's fast but quiet as well.
The comedian's VW Bus collection likewise features several “rare” examples. For instance, he has the 1970s-era models that were sold in California before the state's stricter emissions laws.
The Latin American entertainer also owns several Type 2s that came with truck bodies. These two are a rare sight because they had a rather short stint in the American market due to the infamous chicken tax – a law that currently prevents Volkswagen from competing against the Ford Maverick.
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Iglesias is a true-blue collector who doesn't shy away from actually driving his beloved buses once in a while. He even drives a gorgeous golden brown “root beer” colored one on the street from time to time and it makes people just go wow.
But the question is, does Fluffy like the new ID. Buzz? Iglesias appeared at the brand's Buses and Coffee event where it was unveiled and apparently, he does like it. Who knows, he might even get one to add to his hoard of VW Buses someday.
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