Few war films made about the 1939-45 period are complete without sight of a boxy little Kubelwagen light utility vehicle being smartly driven by a German officer Designed by Ferdinand Porsche & built by Volkswagen the ' Kubel' was to the Germans what the Jeep was to the Allies & was used widely by the Wehrmacht & the Waffen-SS When production ceased at the end of the war 50435 Kubelwagen had been built Of simple but sturdy construction the VW Type 82 Kubelwagen (which translates as 'bucket car' because of its similarity to a metal bathtub on wheels) was based closely on the legendary VW Beetle Its winning design features included air cooled engine (the absence of a radiator meant the engine was less vulnerable to bullet damage) a light-weight flat & smooth under-body that allowed the car to slide over the surface when its wheels were sinking into sand mud or snow independent suspension portal gear hub reduction & self-locking differential Because the body was not a load-bearing part of the structure of the vehicle it could easily be modified to special purposes Several dozen variants of the ' Kubel' were developed & built during the war including its cousin the Schwimmwagen The VW Type 128 & 166 Schwimmwagen (which means floating or swimming car) were amphibious four-wheel drive off-roaders Like the Kubel they were used widely by the Wehrmacht & the Waffen-SS during the Second World War The Type 166 Schwimm is the most numerous mass-produced amphibious car in history (14265 between 1942 & 1944) Erwin Komenda Ferdinand Porsche's first car body designer developed an all-new unitised body-tub structure for the Schwimmwagen swimming car When crossing water a screw propeller could be lowered from the rear deck engine cover & coupled to the engine's crankshaft to provide drive The ' Schwimm' also shared many of the Kubel's mechanicals The appeal of the Kubel lived on long after the war's end when a derivative version the Volkswagen Type 181 was manufactured by VW from 1968 to 1983 This was a two-wheel drive four-door convertible off-road military vehicle which had been developed for the German Army but was also sold to the civilian market as the Kurierwagen in Germany the Trekker in the UK the Thing in the US & the Safari in Mexico In recent years both the Kubel & Schwimm have acquired something of a cult status among military vehicle collectors worldwide particularly in Europe (eg Germany Poland Czech Republic Switzerland) the UK & US There are literally dozens of Kubelwagen & Schwimmwagen enthusiastownerinterest groups! About 150 original Type 166 Schwimmwagens remain today Their rarity & availability contributes towards a vehicle's price tag of more than GBP110000 Original & replica Kubels can sell for upwards of GBP30000 each ...

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Official licensed Volkwagen product Heavy Duty Parking sign made from 18 gauge galvanised steel Ideal for outdoor use & will weather the elements for up to 50 years! Embossed lettering & border & 2 standard holes for hanging A real product of quality & feel Nice & heavy weighing 14kgs each ...

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The original of all present-day vans & transporters dates back to the platform truck used in the late 1940s for internal transport at the Volkswagen works at Wolfsburg It inspired the Dutch importer Ben Pon with the idea of a transport vehicle At the end of the 1940s VW developed several prototypes for a roomy vehicle suitable for transport purposes As none of the names they had in mind for it was available for unrestricted use the new vehicle class received the name " Transporter" From 8th March 1950 the first generation of the transporter went into production Multi-part bodywork Detailed internal fittings with dashboard & bench seats Movable doors & tailgate Rotating wheels Roof can be built optionally closed or folded Box Contains 1x Plastic Model Kit 1x Instruction Manual ...

The origin of all present vans & transporters derives from the platform truck used in the late 1940s for internal transport in the Volkswagen works at Wolfsburg which inspired the Dutch importer Ben Pons with the idea of a transport vehicle From 8th March 1950 the first generation transporter nicknamed by its fans the Bully was mass produced The van with the typical V-front & split windscreen was available in various versions including the box-type van The unladen weight of this van used by many tradesmen & firms was about 975kg with a payload of 750kg The technology was based on the Volkswagen Type 1 known as the Beetle so that the T1 had an air-cooled flat-four engine The engine however had higher torque which gave the T1 initially 25 then after 1954 30 hp with a top speed of 80 kmh which compared with other transporters of the time was very good Even today these robust vans are still loved by veteran vehicle enthusiasts throughout the world- Multi-part bodywork- Detailed interior with dashboard & seats- Movable doors & tailgate- Movable front axle- Optional full or half-height partition wall- Reproduction engine- Rotating wheels- Chrome hub caps door handles windscreen wipers & front emblem- authentic decals with various markings for two variants (D NL F GB A & I) ...

The transporter affectionately nicknamed " Bulli" by its fans went into serial production in March 1950 Different Models were produced among them the panel van Even today these sturdy transport vehicles are still a favorite among vintage car enthusiasts all over the world Revell 07049 116 Scale Volkswagen T1 Kastenwagen Length 272mm Number of Parts 175 Glue & paints are required to assemble & complete the model (not included) ...

Revell Volkswagen T1 " Samba Bus" model kit contain 223 pieces After built it measures 272 cm in length A sophisticated multi-part kit of the legendary & popular VW T1 Samba Bus which today still exudes unmistakable automotive charm The legendary VW special edition model of the T1 was exclusively designed for passenger transportation The two-tone paint retractable roof plenty of chrome & 21 windows set new standards It didn’t take long before the luxury model was popularly known as the “ Samba bus” Model kit contain 223 pieces Model kits are designed for children aged 10 years & upwards After built it measures 272 cm in length ...

The original of all present-day vans & transporters dates back to the platformtruck used in the late 1940s for internal transport at the Volkswagen works at Wolfsburg It inspired the Dutch importer Ben Pon with the idea of a transport vehicle At the end of the 1940s VW developed several prototypes for a roomy vehicle suitable for transport purposes As none of the names they had in mind for it was available for unrestricted use the new vehicle class received the name Transporter From 8th March 1950 the first generation of the transporter went into production The truck with its typical V shaped front & split windscreen was available in various versions including a minibus The technology was based on the Volkswagen Type 1 so called Beetle so that the T1 had an air-cooled 4-cylinder horizontally opposed engine This reliable rear engine had a capacity of 12 litres which was increased to 34 hp in 1961 The deluxe version of the minibus the special nine-seater model is still known as the Samba Bus & with its oval roof windows very comfortable seats a folding roof & very many chrome parts has an unmistakable automobile charm- Multi-part bodywork- Detailed internal fittings with dashboard & bench seats- Movable doors & tailgate- Movable front-wheel steering assembly- Roof can be built optionally closed or folded back- Reproduction engine- Rotating wheels- European & American bumper bars- Chrome wheel caps door handles windscreen wipers & front badge Authentic decals with decorative strips & various country codes (D NL F GB & USA) ...

A challenging multi-part model construction kit of the legendary VW T1 in the Samba bus design with multi-coloured decor Multi-section bodywork Detailed interior fittings Movable doors & tailgate Imitation engine Rotating wheels Various chrome parts Decals & instructions for the T1 in Flower Power decor ...