VW Transporter Type 2: Bus, Camper and Van Mercedes-Benz Lotus and Brabham

Lotus and Brabham

the state cars of the young Federal Republic of Germany or Mercedes models that became collectors' items due to their prominent previous owners

and success in Formula 1 with the BAR-Honda F1 team

Homologation booklet for racing Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA

The early four-seater tourers were soon supplemented by saloons

VW Transporter Type 2: Bus, Camper and Van Mercedes-Benz Lotus and BrabhamWhen Dutchman Ben Pon saw motorized trollies built from Beetle chassis and running gear carrying components around Wolsburg in 1947, he sketched an outline for a simply constructed van. Although Pon's "box on wheels" concept was initially turned down by the British, who were then managing the factory, the idea was taken up by Heinz Nordhoff who took over as VW's chief executive in 1948. By November that year the first blueprints were available and