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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
