The squarest Bulli of all time celebrates its 45th birthday at the Bremen Classic Motorshow 2024

TEXTJanuary 25, 2024 · 3 min

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VW Bus L (1979) & VW T3 Microbus (1994) - At the VWNO stand in Bremen

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VW T3 Bus L (1979) - Contemporary leatherette seats up to 8 people

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VW T3 Bus L (1979) - The lack of power steering is compensated for by a very large steering wheel

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VW T3 Microbus (1994) - The 5-cylinder in-line engine has an output of 100kW:136PS

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VW T3 Microbus (1994) - The air duct for the air conditioning system is installed on the left side of the D-pillar

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VW T3 Microbus (1994) - Modern steering wheel and an upgraded control panel characterize the cockpit of the Microbus

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VW T3 Microbus (1994) - space for 8 people on elegant fabric seats

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VW T3 Microbus (1994) - Nickname "Blechohr" - The air vents of the first vans are without plastic covers

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VW T1 (1964) - Also in Hall 5: The "Beck's Bus"

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VW T3 Bus L (1979) – Auf zeitgenössischem Kunstleder finden bis zu 8 Personen Platz

VW T3 Bus L (1979) – Die fehlende Servolenkung wird durch ein sehr großes Lenkrad kompensiert

VW T3 Microbus (1994) – Der 5-Zylinder-Reihenmotor hat eine Leistung von 100kW:136PS

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VW T3 Microbus (1994) – Der Luftkanal für die Klimaanlage ist links an der D-Säule verbaut

1979 saw the launch of the third generation of the Volkswagen Transporter with the tried and tested "front-wheel drive/rear-wheel drive" layout. This van left its mark on the model range, as the cult vehicles "California and Multivan" and the "syncro" all-wheel drive were also added to the range with the T3 in the 1980s.

The third generation was produced in Hanover until 1990. The "syncro" rolled off the production line in Graz/Austria from the mid-1980s until 1992. The legendary "Limited Last Edition" series, limited to 2500 vehicles to mark the discontinuation of the T3, was also produced in Graz. Production in South Africa began in the 1980s and only ended there in 2002.

The T1 Transporter "Beck's Bus" (1964) - also from the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Oldtimer collection - combines Bremen and Hanover tradition at the trade fair. Visitors will find the unique vehicle next to the stand of the 1st Beetle Club Wolfsburg e.V., also in Hall 5.

In Hall 5, the Bulli experts from Hanover will be sharing a stand with Audi Tradition, Volkswagen Classic and the Autostadt.

VW T3 Bus L

The VW T3 Bus L on display is one of the first T3 buses produced. The Bus L, which rolled off the production line in 1979, is now part of the collection of historic Volkswagen commercial vehicles in Hanover. The two previous owners had only driven 62,000 km in 29 years. The radiator grille between the round headlights and the four screws in the bumper show from the outside that this is an early VW T3.

VW T3 Bus L (1979)

VW T3 Microbus

The Microbus on display at the trade fair was completely restored between 2015 and 2017. It comes from the factory in South Africa and is therefore a right-hand drive vehicle. Both externally and technically, it differs from the European VW buses thanks to a model upgrade in the 1990s. In addition to a new radiator grille, enlarged side windows and a locally developed and produced interior, the drive system was adapted. A 5-cylinder in-line engine (2.5 l displacement, 100 kW/136 hp) from the Audi plant in South Africa ensured superior driving performance. By 2002, almost 130,000 vans had been produced in South Africa under the name Microbus.

VW T3 Microbus (1994)

T1 Beck's Bus

The "Beck's Bus" is one of the most iconic vehicles in the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles classic car collection. The team took over the white and red T1 from 1964 from a showman. This Bulli has become a popular meeting place at trade fairs and events.