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Volkswagen Type 2

1950 – 1979 — GERMANY

The Volkswagen Type 2, introduced in 1950 by German automaker Volkswagen, was a pioneering forward control light commercial vehicle that became known by various names depending on its body type, including Transporter, Kombi, and Microbus. It was informally referred to as the Volkswagen Station Wagon, Bus, Camper, or Bulli in different regions. Given the factory designation Type 2, it was the second car model produced by Volkswagen following the iconic Type 1 Beetle. As one of the early models in the cargo and passenger van category, the Type 2 influenced the design of similar vehicles globally. In the United States during the 1960s, competitors like the Ford Econoline, Dodge A100, and Chevrolet Cor