Revell 07399 VW T1 Samba Bus Model car assembly kit 1:24

Overview

Detailed kit
Absolute cult status

Description

The origins of all today's vans and transporters can be traced back to the plate wagons used in the late 1940s in Volkswagen production in Wolfsburg for internal transports, which inspired the Dutch importer Ben Pon to come up with an idea for a transport vehicle. At the end of the 1940s VW developed several prototypes for a spacious vehicle suitable for transport purposes. Since none of the initially desired names could be used without restriction, the new vehicle class was given the name "Transporter". From 8 March 1950, the first generation of the Transporter was produced in series. The car with the typical V-shaped front section and the split windscreen was available in various versions, including a minibus. The technology was based on that of the Volkswagen Type 1, the so-called Beetle, so that the T1 had an air-cooled four-cylinder boxer engine. The performance of the reliable 1.2 litre rear engine increased to 34 hp from 1961 onwards. The luxury version of the small bus, the nine-seater special model, is still known today as the "Samba Bus" and with its oval roof windows, very comfortable seats, a folding roof and many chrome parts it has an unmistakable automotive charm.

Characteristics

Multi-part body - Detailed interior with dashboard and seats - Movable doors and tailgate - Movable front wheel linkage - Roof can be built either closed or with collapsed folding roof - Engine replica - Rotating wheels - European and American bumper designs - Chrome wheel covers, door handles, windshield wipers and chrome front emblem - Authentic decals with decorative stripes and various license plates.

Delivery content

• Kit - manual.

Keywords

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