The origin of all of today’s vans and transporters can be traced back to the panel van used for internal transport at the Volkswagen production plant in Wolfsburg in the late 1940s, which inspired the Dutch importer Ben Pon to come up with an idea for a transport vehicle. At the end of the 1940s, VW developed several prototypes for a large vehicle suitable for transport purposes. Since none of the initially desired names could be used without restriction, the new vehicle class was given the name Transporter. The first-generation Transporter went into series production on 8 March 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 output of the reliable rear engine with 1.2 litres displacement increased to 34 hp from 1961. The luxury version of the minibus, the nine-seater special model, is still called the Samba Bus today and spreads an unmistakable automotive charm with oval roof windows, very comfortable seats, a folding roof and a great many chrome parts. Thanks to all movable doors, the kit allows a deep insight into the spacious interior. Due to the great demand also in the USA, either the European or the American version can be built.

Attention! Not suitable for children under 8 years. Legal minimum age: 14, legal maximum age: 99

• multi-piece body
• detailed interior with dashboard and seats
• movable doors and tailgate
• movable front wheel steering
• roof can be built either closed or with folding roof pushed together
• engine replica
• rotating wheels
• European and American bumper designs
• chromed hubcaps, door handles, windscreen wipers and chromed front emblem
• authentic decals with decorative stripes and various number plates (D, NL, F, GB and USA)

• scale: 1:24
• Age recommendation: 14+
• number of parts: 173
• Length: 181 mm