The Volkswagen Type 2, sold variously as the Microbus, Transporter and Kombi, is a forward control van and minibus produced by Volkswagen beginning in 1950 on the mechanical underpinnings of the Beetle. Its distinctive split windshield front end and later bay window styling made it an icon of 1960s counterculture and it remained in production in various markets for decades.
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SignificanceOne of the forerunners of the modern cargo and passenger van, inspiring competitors worldwide and becoming iconic in counterculture movements. 1 Manufacturer or Builder Connections
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1. Wikipedia: Volkswagen Type 2
WikipediaLegacy of the Type 2
As one of the forerunners of the modern cargo and passenger vans, the Type 2 gave rise to forward control competitors in the United States during the 1960s.
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the first production model, now designated Type 2, rolled off the assembly line to debut on 12 November.
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The Volkswagen Transporter, initially the Type 2, is a range of light commercial vehicles, built as vans, pickups, and cab-and-chassis variants, introduced in 1950 by the German automaker Volkswagen.
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