VW T1 Am 8. März 1950 rollt – nach einer Idee von Ben Pon – der erste in Serie gefertigte Transporter vom Band: Der VolkswagenDer geplante Einsatzbereich des Fahrzeugs stand Pate amen: VWUnter dieser Bezeichnung beginnt der Tausendsassa seine Erfolgsgeschichte. T1 begründet somit quasi eine neue Fahrzeuggattung und ist bis zum heutigen Tag deren führender Vertreter. Bis zum Jahr 1967 werden in zahlreichen Ausführungen insgesamt 1,82 Millionen Volkswagen Transporter des ersten Typs gefertigt – anfangs noch in Wolfsburg, seit März 1956 in Hannover. Das Konzept des auch VW Bus genannten T1 ist neben den zahlreichen Varianten der Grund zum Erfolg: Frontlenkerbauweise mit optimaler Raumausnutzung, Heckmotor mit guten Traktionseigenschaften bei Nässe, Schnee, Eis, in Sand und … natürlich auch auf befestigten Fahrbahnen. Dies war damals genauso einzigartig, wie der luftgekühlte Vierzylinder-Boxermotor auch. Der Volkswagen Transporter T1 wartete zusätzlich dazu noch mit einer geteilten Windschutzscheibe, auch split window genannt, auf.
Bei mobile.de finden Sie neben Neu- und Gebrauchtfahrzeugen auch günstige Vorführwagen - The Aircooled VW Site & Magazine AirMighty Portfolio 2016 - Pre-Sale Yes, its that time of the year again!The new AirMighty Portfolio 2016 is a in print, and this is all made possible by YOU our readers. This litteraly is a magazine for our AirMighty readers by the AirMighty readers. and keep that collection complete! We will ship them out as soon as they are ready from print! THANKS for your all time support, this all resulted in this 180 pages (yes, thicker than ever) AirMighty Portfolio 2016!! Show us your VW lifestyle: use #AirMighty on social media and follow us!We have made many barndoor interiors over the years. Our interior pieces are madeThe color and grain are a perfect match. Our seat covers are made of German black vinyl. Our headliners are German wool and are made with the seams above and below the side windows. Robert Storck said that, for as long as he can remember, his wife Misty has been intrigued by the size and shape of the early Microbus Volkswagens and hasn't been reluctant about sharing her opinions of the bus with him.
Volkswagen manufactured a wide variety of bus models all based on the same basic platform. As he delved into the background of the buses, Storck soon found himself acquiring an attraction to them equal to that of his wife. Next came the search for a solid rust-free VW, which led to many disappointments, as most of the ones he saw for sale were halfway rusted away or were worn out. Eventually, Storck saw an advertisement offering for sale a 1967 Volkswagen Westfalia camper located in Bluffton, South Carolina. Other than photographs of the vehicle and telephone conversations with the owner, Storck had never seen the VW nor had he listened to it run, let alone drive it. Nevertheless, Storck gambled and bought it over the telephone in December 2014. The singular disappointment came when the driver of the truck delivering the VW to Storck's Virginia home managed to break off the key in the ignition. That mishap was quickly repaired. Storck and his wife then gave their 1967 VW a careful once over and were pleased with what they saw.
At the time, the Volkswagen had recently undergone a thorough restoration with a two-tone color scheme of Mango Green on the bottom and beige on the top. Both front and rear bumpers and the overriders are painted white. The bulbous chrome hubcaps and the king-sized VW initials on the nose below the two-piece windshield add a touch of sparkle to the otherwise plain bus. Like most every other Volkswagen from that era, this one is powered by an air-cooled four-cylinder engine mounted in the rear. In order to help the struggling engine operate comfortably, a set of 10 louvers at the rear corners of each side of the vehicle draw fresh air into the engine compartment. The louvers on the right side are adjacent to the gasoline filler door. Across the rear of the VW are two openings; the lower one for access to the engine while the upper one is simply a liftgate to the passenger compartment. Tail/brake light assemblies with the separate backup lights above are located on either side of the engine hood.
Of course, the primary function of the vehicle is camping. Each barn door opening on the right side not only provides ventilation but also a window and access to the outside. On the doorless left side of the 1967 VW Westfalia are three Jalousie crank open windows to provide flow-through ventilation. Booth style seating can accommodate at least four around the table. Every inch of space under the wood veneer ceiling inside the Volkswagen is put to use. Above the centrally located table is a pop-top portion of the roof that can be raised for ventilation in hot weather camping or for additional headroom otherwise. The accommodations inside are very cozy, especially since the Volkswagen is a mere 14 feet, 6 inches in length between the painted bumpers, stands only a bit over 6.6 feet tall, and is 3 inches shy of 6 feet wide. Although the speedometer stands ready to register speeds up to 80 mph, the chances of attaining such a speed are remote because of the 2,535-pound empty weight and the lack of aerodynamics.
Whenever Storck climbs behind the two-spoke steering wheel of his bus and takes it out for some road therapy, he reports the car "likes it at 55." Now the question has arisen, is the Volkswagen hers or is it his? In the interest of family harmony the couple have decided to share their treasure. Would you like your car to be considered for an upcoming article? E-mail us your jpeg image, plus brief details and phone number. Type "Classic Classics" in subject box to info@motormatters.biz.BBT’s commitment to quality!BBT carries a wide range of parts, developed and produced by our own research and purchase team. These parts are developed at the best quality/price possible to ensure that our beloved Vintage VW’s will remain safe to drive. They are easily recognizable due to their BBT developed packaging. Brake parts, wheels, wheel caps, door handles, fuel caps, running boards... this is only a small selection of the items we can offer in our own “Commitment to quality” production.
Ask your local dealer for BBT products! 1977 Late Bay Window super transporter! This super transporter we found in yard from a small VW shop in California. JC the owner had to close his shop and everything had to go… I passed to see if I could buy some parts, but when I saw this super solid and straight super transporter I was all over it, simply said; “ I HAD to have it”… 1 day, 16 hours ago Atlamatic, Fully functional VW powered Forklift. Maybe it’s my quest for space that decided me to put up my Atlamatic forklift with its aircooled VW engine for sale. Must be made in the early sixties and must have been kind a revolutionary back then… Made by the company Atlas Industriewagen G.m.b.h a company still a world leader today in cranes and… 6 days, 17 hours ago 1977 Late bay window Westfalia project 2.0 litres Automatic Unfortunately we do not have a lot of history for this bus, but we brought it over from the USA because we saw the potential in this.