Westfalia contributed the “ camping box” – a module that made the transporter the first compact motorhome. Various special body types quickly emerged from this range. One year later, the pickup appeared on the market, a type of lorry for the 1950’s.
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The most legendary Bulli followed in 1951: the “ Micro Bus De Luxe” – unofficially known as the “ Samba bus” – with all- round windows, distinctive roof windows and a folding sunroof. The T1 launched as a panel van, a passenger van with windows and as an eight-seat bus.
The car could be accessed through the wing doors or later through the optional sliding door on the passenger’s side. Maximum payload: 750 kilogrammes – worthy of the designation “ economic wonder”. The engine and gearbox came from the Beetle the body, including a reinforced underbody assembly, was a new development. Volkswagen was just a startup company back then. 70 years ago, Bing Crosby was a musical superstar his “ White Christmas” is still one of the best-selling songs of all time. Music helps to bridge across the decades. 1950: We people of today have either no memories or just a few that go back 70 years. The history of the Bulli is a journey through time. 20,000 people work here and pose Vehicles for over 130 Countries. In 1962 the plant in Hanover has reached a capacity of more than 750 VW Transporter and over 5000 engines a day.
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