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Why Was The Volkswagen Bus Discontinued?

The Volkswagen Bus was first produced in March 1950. The original VW bus was based on a modified iconic VW Beetle, known as the Plattenwagen, that was used to haul auto parts around the Volkswagen ...
Forbes

VW Restores A Fire-Scarred Bus—And Burnishes Its Own Heritage

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I’m the founder of the No. 1 automotive site for women. The photo taken by Mark Terrill of AP showing Azul as a lone survivor of ...
East Bay Times

The Volkswagen bus is 75 years old, here’s a look at its history

75 years ago this month the VW bus began production. On March 8, 1950, Volkswagen, maker of the Beetle automobile, began producing its second vehicle, the microbus, known officially as the Volkswagen ...
Los Angeles Times

A fire-scarred Volkswagen bus was a viral ‘beacon of hope.’ Now you can see its glow-up

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A blue-and-white 1977 Volkswagen T2 bus that survived the January Palisades wildfires made its debut Wednesday ...
SlashGear

Why 23-Window VW Buses Are So Rare, And What One Is Worth Today

The Volkswagen bus is iconic. Ever since its release in 1950, the funky-looking, well-rounded minibus has built a legacy that lasts to this day. Many of us associate that classic chassis with ...
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Born a Humble Workhorse, VW’s Original Bus (1950–67) Is a Prince Among Collector Cars

As a child of the late ’90s, I associate the VW Bus with the first Cars movie. Specifically, with Fillmore, the pastel green VW Bus who champions “organic fuel” and is voiced by George Carlin. My ...