The Enduring Evolution of an Icon: A History of the Volkswagen Transporter Kombi
From the rubble of post-war Germany to the sun-drenched beaches of California, few vehicles have captured the human spirit of utility, freedom, and adventure quite like the Volkswagen Transporter. Known affectionately by a constellation of names—Bus, Microbus, Camper, Kombi—its official designation, the Type 2, belies its role as far more than just the second vehicle…