The original of all present-day vans and 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. The truck with its typical V shaped front and 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 1.2 litres which was increased to 34 hp in 1961.

Model Specifications:

• Number of Parts: 173
• Completed Model Length: 181mm
• Scale: 1:24

Model Details:

• Multi-part bodywork
• Detailed internal fittings with dashboard and bench seats
• Movable doors and tailgate
• Movable front-wheel steering assembly
• Roof can be built optionally closed or folded back
• Reproduction engine
• Rotating wheels
• European and American bumper bars
• Chrome wheel caps, door handles, windscreen wipers and front badge
• Authentic decals with decorative strips and various country codes (D, NL, F, GB and USA)

Paints, Adhesive & Paintbrushes are NOT Included. These are sold seperately.

Packaging Dimensions: Length:35cm Height:21cm Width:8cm All measurements are approximates to the nearest 0.5cm

Safety Information: Suitable for ages 12+. Model making should always be done under adult supervision.

Official Licensed Volkswagen product from Revell.