Journal: Before It Was the Bus, VW's Type 2 Worked for a Living

Before It Was the Bus, VW’s Type 2 Worked for a Living

By Petrolicious
May 7, 2013

VW is known for some spectacular vintage advertising, ads which were instrumental in their success as a viable large-car alternative in America, itself a stepping stone to the international behemoth of modern-day Volkswagen. During this time, the Type 2 was merely an inexpensive workhorse (as illustrated by these print ads and brochure images), designed and developed long before its days as a counter-culture icon, a time when the idea of a 21-window bus fetching nearly six figures was simply inconceivable.

We never tire of these fantastic old images, and we think you’ll enjoy them, too.   

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Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan
1 year ago

Ah, the iconic VW Type 2! It’s fascinating to find out about its hardworking beginnings as a vehicle before it became a revered representation of adventure and freedom. I can’t help but think about the experiences I could have if only someone would “take my online class for me” when I read about its history.

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1 year ago

These are one of the best Volkswagen ads that were aired previously and it’s one of the best vehicle company also. When I do my online exam this was one of my question about old age ads.

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1 year ago

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1 year ago

The German automaker Volkswagen manufactured the Style 2 as their second vehicle model in 1950. It is a forward-control light commercial vehicle. It is also known informally as the Bus (US), Camper (UK), or Bulli. Its official names are the Transporter, Kombi, or Microbus, depending on the body style (Germany).
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“Upright” Type 2 Engine: Early Type 2s were powered by Type 1 engines. The Transporter was a bigger vehicle that required more power to function, hence each model year had a larger engine even though the machines were interchangeable.

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2 years ago

The Volkswagen Style 2 is a forward-control light commercial vehicle produced in 1950 by the German carmaker Volkswagen as their second car model. It is officially known (depending on body type) as the Transporter, Kombi, or Microbus, or unofficially as the Bus (US), Camper (UK), or Bulli (Germany). A digital marketing tips is a collection of deliberate actions carried out online to accomplish particular corporate objectives. Simply said, this refers to doing continuous activities at the appropriate times through the most effective online platforms in order to boost sales and strengthen bonds with your audience.

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2 years ago

The Volkswagen Style 2 is a forward-control light commercial vehicle produced in 1950 by the German carmaker Volkswagen as their second car model. It is officially known (depending on body type) as the Transporter, Kombi, or Microbus, or unofficially as the Bus (US), Camper (UK), or Bulli (Germany).
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Type 2 “Upright” Engine: Type 1 engines were used on early Type 2s. The engines were virtually interchangeable, but because the Transporter was a heavier vehicle that required more power to operate, each model year had a larger engine.

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11 years ago

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Alan Franklin
11 years ago
Reply to  wjohns4

Great stuff, thanks for sharing.

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