RAG67399 - Revell 1/24 Volkswagen T1 Samba Bus MODEL SET

RAG67399 - Revell 1/24 Volkswagen T1 Samba Bus MODEL SET

The origin of all today's vans and vans can be traced back to the panel car used in the late 1940s at Volkswagen's production facility in Wolfsburg for internal transport, 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-scale 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. From 8 March 1950, the first-generation Transporter was produced in series. 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 that the T1 had an air-cooled four-cylinder boxer engine. The output of the reliable rear engine with 1.2 liters of displacement increased to 34 hp from 1961. The luxury version of the minibus, the nine-seater special model, is still referred to today as the Samba Bus and exudes an unmistakable automotive charm with oval roof windows, very comfortable seats, a folding roof and many chrome parts. Thanks to all movable doors, the kit allows a deep insight into the spacious interior. In line with the high demand in the USA as well, the European or American version can be built in a choice.