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Model Types & Model Numbers.

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The model type will be stamped on the M plate ( see M & VIN Plate ).

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 Model Descriptions.

 Panel Van    =    A commercial vehicle with an empty load area.

 Pick-Up        =    A commercial vehicle with a flatbed load area & hinged flaps to the back & side..

 Crew Cab     =    As Pick-Up, but has a elongated cab area with a side door for passengers.

 Kombi          =    Basically a Panel with windows, supplied empty for camping conversions (eg:Westy)

 Microbus     =    A standard passenger vehicle supplied either as a 7, 8 or 9 seater.

 Deluxe         =    A vehicle with extra trim, (eg : extra windows, beltline trim etc).

 Samba          =    A Microbus Deluxe, the top of the range passenger carrier (highest trim level).

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 The Window Guide.

 4   Window    =    Pre 1951 models (21), Rear hatch is solid.

 5   Window    =    Panel (21) & Pick-Up (26).

 7   Window    =    Crew Cab aka Double Cab (26).

 10 Window    =    Ambulance (27), Rear hatch is solid.

 11 Window    =    Standard Microbus (22) or (28) & Kombi (23).

 13 Window    =    Deluxe Bus (Not Microbus Deluxe/Samba) (24).

 15 Window    =    Pre 1964 Microbus Deluxe without the Samba roof (24).

 19 Window    =    Standard Microbus (22),(28) or Kombi (23) with a Samba (24) roof.

 21 Window    =    1964 Onwards Microbus Deluxe/Samba (24).

 23 Window    =    Pre 1964 Microbus Deluxe/Samba (24).

 

 (??)    =    Refers to the model number.

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  21   Panel Van                                                 22   Microbus ( 9 Seater )                               23   Kombi

  211 Loading Doors Right ~ LHD                      221 Loading Doors Right ~ LHD                        231 Loading Doors Right ~ LHD

  213 Loading Doors Left ~ LHD                       223 Loading Doors Left ~ LHD                          233 Loading Doors Left ~ LHD

  214 Loading Doors Left ~ RHD                       224 Loading Doors Left ~ RHD                          234 Loading Doors Left ~ RHD

 

  24   Microbus Deluxe (Samba)                       26   Pick Up / Single Cab                                 26   Crew Cab / Double Cab

  241 Nine Seater ~ LHD                                    261 Locker Lid Right ~ LHD                              265 Crew Cab Door Right ~ LHD

  244 Nine Seater ~ RHD                                   263 Locker Lid Left ~ LHD                                267 Crew Cab Door Left ~ LHD

  251 Seven Seater ~ LHD                                 264 Locker Lid Left ~ RHD                                268 Crew Cab Door Left ~ RHD

 

  27   Ambulance / Krankenwagen                    28   Microbus ( 7 Seater )                                21   High Roof Panel Van

  271 Loading Doors Right ~ LHD                       281 Loading Doors Right ~ LHD                        5 Windows, Same as Standard Panel

  273 Loading Doors Left ~ LHD                         285 Load Doors Left, Sunroof ~ LHD             

  274 Loading Doors Left ~ RHD             

 

  24  Standard Microbus / Deluxe                     24  Pre 1964 Microbus Deluxe                       24  1964 Micro Deluxe (Samba)

  Like a 11 window, but with extra                        Like a 23 window, but without                            Same as 23 window, but no corner

  set of side windows                                            the samba roof                                                     windows, wider tailgate fitted 1964

 

  21  Panel Van   (Pre March 1951)                   22  or 23 or 28 with a 24 roof            

  As the rear hatch was solid, a VW                       This is a customised 11 window that

  roundel is sometimes fitted where                          has had a samba roof grafted on

  a rear window was later placed.                            at a later date. (non original VW)

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 Barn Door Models.

 Transporters Pre March 1955 are sometimes referred to as Barn Doors.

 This term refers to the engine lid being larger (taller) See below illustration.

 This early model also has no front peak (no fresh air intake vents above windscreen).

 And a non opening rear window hatch, (some rare ones do exist !)

 Rear bumpers were missing from buses before 1953.

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 Tailgate & Engine Lid Changes.

1950 - 1955   Barn Door                                   1955 - 1963   Small Tailgate                      1964 - 1967   Large Tailgate

Large Engine Lid                                                  Small Engine Lid                                           Small Engine Lid

Small Fixed Hatch                                                Medium Opening Hatch / Tailgate                 Large Opening Hatch / Tailgate