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Why Was The Volkswagen Bus Discontinued?

The Volkswagen Bus was first produced in March 1950. The original VW bus was based on a modified iconic VW Beetle, known as the Plattenwagen, that was used to haul auto parts around the Volkswagen ...
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A fire-scarred Volkswagen bus was a viral 'beacon of hope.' Now you can see its glow-up

Recovery from the Palisades and Altadena fires in January is ongoing, but one small bright spot has emerged from the ruin and darkness. A blue-and-white 1977 Volkswagen T2 bus — a viral sensation ...
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VW Restores A Fire-Scarred Bus—And Burnishes Its Own Heritage

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I’m the founder of the No. 1 automotive site for women. The photo taken by Mark Terrill of AP showing Azul as a lone survivor of ...
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The Volkswagen bus is 75 years old, here’s a look at its history

75 years ago this month the VW bus began production. On March 8, 1950, Volkswagen, maker of the Beetle automobile, began producing its second vehicle, the microbus, known officially as the Volkswagen ...