Hide-a-key
What he found was the original key to the Bus, hidden away in a Hide-a-Key magnetic box.
There it was, stuck to the roof of the engine bay.
By the looks of it, it's been there a while, and certainly was hidden away on its journey to the UK.
The box is a little rusty but still fully functional! The same can't be said for the key though as it looks a bit worse for wear. It might still work, but the chances of it snapping or getting stuck are great!
If James decides to clean it and brave it, we'll let you know.
Just goes to show that Hide-a-key boxes really do work - so much so that the previous owners forgot to mention its whereabouts.
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October 04 12:53
Si
That's a really cool find! Seen the project Bus at Brighton Breeze! Love it! Can't wait to see what you have in store for it! Good Luck!
November 13 18:51
Raquib
Its really a cool discovery. Really. and also very funny.
November 24 23:10
Matt (63 Bugga)
Brilliant thing to hide a spare key in if you get caught out. I have one on my 63 bug! Just hoping my key doesnt look like that! lol
April 25 04:26
Shervinator
This... is unbelievable. The SAME EXACT thing happened to me with my 1970 Bug the other day, except mine was under the rear right fender!! And my key and box look EXACTLY the same!! I wonder if all VWs had these!