First launched in 1968, the second generation T2 was a great improvement
on the previous split windscreen version of the 1950s. It was larger
and heavier with a new wider front windshield and a bigger engine. It
was manufactured initially in Germany before extending manufacture
and/or assembly to the rest of Europe, the USA, Mexico and South
America. The VW Type 2, classed as a Van/Minibus had a wide range of
uses with body style variations to suit, including 3 door van, 4 door
minibus, 2 door truck with regular cab and 4 door truck with crew cab
amongst the many configurations.