The origins of all today's trucks and transporters can be traced back to the panel van used at the Volkswagen production facility in Wolfsburg for internal transport in the late 1940s, which inspired Dutch importer Ben Pon to think of the idea of a transport vehicle.
In the late 1940s, VW developed several prototypes for a spacious vehicle suitable for transport purposes. Since none of the originally desired names could be used without restriction, the new vehicle class was named Transporter. The first generation Transporter entered production on 8 March 1950. The car with its standard V-shaped front end and 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 that the T1 had an air-cooled four-cylinder boxer engine.
The output of the reliable rear engine with a displacement of 1.2 liters was 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 undeniable charm of the car with oval skylights, very comfortable seats, folding roof and many chrome parts.
Thanks to all movable doors, the kit allows a deep view of the spacious interior.
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