Sambasaurus was born in 1965 in Hanover, Germany. It started life with a company which produced bricks and tile for construction in Westfalen, Germany.
A lot of subsequent history is unknown, much of the fifty years that it has been alive still remain a mystery. What is known is that it was rescued from certain death in 2001 by Dan Buzzo. He brought it to England and breathed new life into the old bones with a new, much stronger heart and extensive body surgery where necessary. The intention was to introduce Sambasaurus to Drag Racing as part of a photographic art project. Some of you may remember the worldwide fame the Sambasaurus enjoyed in the aircooled VW world as the "Akciddento" brand spread far and wide via early social media in the days before online viral marketing was prevalent.
In 2004 the project was over and Sambasaurus moved to a new home. The current keeper continues to enjoy Sambasaurus whether it be on the track or the road.