The Versatile Type 2: VW Bus & Transporter History in Print

Introduced in 1950, the Volkswagen Type 2 redefined the commercial vehicle. Whether it was called the Microbus, Kombi, Station Wagon, or simply the VW Van, its forward-control design offered unparalleled space. This gallery spans the "Barndoor" era of the mid-1950s through the beloved "Split-window" and "Bay-window" models of the late 70s. You’ll find everything from Swedish coffee-delivery vans to the witty US advertisements created by Doyle Dane Bernbach (DDB). These iconic ads, like the famous "Open for business" campaign, helped transform a utilitarian German workhorse into a worldwide symbol of counter-culture and adventure.