What Is a Vw Microbus?

What Is a Vw Microbus?

The Volkswagen Type 2, known officially (depending on body type) as the Transporter, Kombi or Microbus, or, informally, as the Bus (US), Camper (UK) or Bulli (Germany), is a forward control light commercial vehicle introduced in 1950 by the German automaker Volkswagen as its second car model.

How much is a Volkswagen microbus worth?

Well-preserved VW Microbuses have appreciated even more, with a rare 21-window 1965 VW Type II selling for $302,500 earlier this year; the median auction price of a Microbus is currently $52,520.

When did they stop making VW Microbus?

The VW Microbus persevered through a tumultuous time in America. Millions were made, but eventually the social revolution subsided and so did interest in the vehicle. Production ceased in 2014.

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