Description
The origin of all of today's vans and transporters goes back to the panel van used in the Volkswagen production facility in Wolfsburg for internal transport in the late 1940s, which inspired the Dutch importer Ben Pon to come up with the idea of a transport vehicle. At the end of the 1940s, VW developed several prototypes for a spacious vehicle suitable for transport purposes. Since none of the initially desired names could be used without restrictions, the new vehicle class was given the name Transporter. The first generation Transporter went into series production on March 8, 1950. The car with the typical V-shaped front end and the split windscreen was available in various versions, including a minibus. The technology was based on that of the Volkswagen Type 1, the so-called Beetle so the T1 had an air-cooled four-cylinder boxer engine. The performance of the reliable rear engine with a displacement of 1.2 liters increased to 34 hp from 1961. The luxury version of the minibus, the nine-seater special model, is still known as the Samba Bus and exudes an unmistakable automotive charm with oval skylights, very comfortable seats, a folding roof, and many chrome parts. Thanks to all movable doors, the kit allows a deep insight into the spacious interior. In accordance with the great demand in the USA, either the European or the American version can be built. The luxury version of the minibus, the nine-seater special model, is still known as the Samba Bus and exudes an unmistakable automotive charm with oval skylights, very comfortable seats, a folding roof, and many chrome parts. Thanks to all movable doors, the kit allows a deep insight into the spacious interior. In accordance with the great demand in the USA, either the European or the American version can be built. The luxury version of the minibus, the nine-seater special model, is still known as the Samba Bus and exudes an unmistakable automotive charm with oval skylights, very comfortable seats, a folding roof, and many chrome parts. Thanks to all movable doors, the kit allows a deep insight into the spacious interior. In accordance with the great demand in the USA, either the European or the American version can be built.
