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1967 Volkswagen Samba Bus

The Volkswagen Type 2 is a series of commercial vehicles manufactured by Volkswagen; the first generation, designated the T1 and designed by Ben Pon, was introduced in 1949 and featured a split-screen front windshield. The Samba Bus, officially the Kleinbus Sonderausführung (lit. "small bus special version"), was a version of the T1 with twenty-one or twenty-three windows and a skylight roof. The origin of the Samba name is unclear although it first appeared in Dutch literature. T1 production ended in 1967. This c…

2024 First ReleasedRob Matthes DesignsVolkswagen VehiclesBusesLicensed Hot WheelsGerman CarsHot Wheels BoulevardRear-engined cars
Debut year2024
Debut seriesHot Wheels Boulevard
Produced years2024 – Present
DesignerRob Matthes
Collector no.HRT62
Reference statusOpen catalog page
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1967 Volkswagen Samba Bus is listed with Hot Wheels Boulevard as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 2024 – Present. Known designer credit: Rob Matthes. Use the Description, Versions, Gallery notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • 2024 First Released
  • Rob Matthes Designs
  • Volkswagen Vehicles
  • Buses
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • German Cars
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Boulevard 2024
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