Last ever VW Camper Van set to be made in Brazil
The last ever Volkswagen Kombi is set to role of the production line in Brazil after 64 years of continuous production.
The iconic camper van has been killed off by new safety regulations in the country which come into effect on 1 January 2014. It isn’t built anywhere else in the world.
Originally named the 'Type 2' and first released in 1949, it was the second model of car made by VW - the first being the 'Type 1', more commonly known as the Beetle.
For decades the Kombi has been a symbol of counter-culture across the world and a staple of life in Brazil, where the first was built 56 years ago, seven after it debuted in Germany.
In the sprawling Volkswagen factory in Sao Bernando, the vehicles are the only to still be made by hand. Just small changes have been made to the design since the first car was launched.
The last ever Volkswagen Kombi is set to role of the production line in Brazil after 64 years of continuous production.
The iconic camper van has been killed off by new safety regulations in the country which come into effect on 1 January 2014. It isn’t built anywhere else in the world.
Originally named the 'Type 2' and first released in 1949, it was the second model of car made by VW - the first being the 'Type 1', more commonly known as the Beetle.
For decades the Kombi has been a symbol of counter-culture across the world and a staple of life in Brazil, where the first was built 56 years ago, seven after it debuted in Germany.
In the sprawling Volkswagen factory in Sao Bernando, the vehicles are the only to still be made by hand. Just small changes have been made to the design since the first car was launched.
I'm sure one of the worlds largest car manufacturers will start building a car they can't sell