The student parking lot has a variety of interesting cars, but the car that stands out the most is the 1972 T2 Volkswagen Bus.

The owner of the vehicle is Chris Papagianneris. Papagianneris’ love for VW buses came from his love of the 70s. 

Papagianeris said, “Ever since I could drive, they were super cool cars. Seeing stuff from the 70’s, I’m all into that.”

This VW Bus is not your average vehicle. The VW Bus is a gigantic rolling smile driving through the parking lot. It has round headlights that look like friendly eyes.

But it’s not just about looks, his bus has a spacious interior for a bunch of friends or just chilling with some good music on the classic stereo. 

When you open the sliding door, it’s like stepping into a time capsule where everything is just a bit more relaxed and way more fun. It’s not just the average bucket seat.

What really sets this VW Bus apart from the rest is its vibe. This is a vehicle that makes everyone who sees it do a double-take and say, “Wow, that’s awesome.”

 It’s got a laid-back, cool aura that just can’t be matched by any of the newer, shinier cars around it. 

Another reason for this vehicle being chosen is the fact that it is a manual. Cars with manual transmissions are tedious at times, but they are fun to drive.

So while other cars might have the latest tech and fancy gadgets, the 1972 VW Bus wins the crown for being the coolest ride in the Fuquay Varina High School parking lot this month.