Revell 1/24 VW T1 SAMBA BUS 07399

The origin of all today's vans and vans goes back to the plate truck used in the late 1940s in the Volkswagen production in Wolfsburg for in-plant transports, which inspired the Dutch importer Ben Pon to an idea of a transport vehicle.

VW developed in the late 1940s, several prototypes for a large-scale and suitable for transport vehicle. Since none of the initially desired names could be used without restriction, the new vehicle class was named Transporter. From March 8, 1950, the first-generation van was mass-produced.

The car with the typical V-shaped front end and the split windscreen was available in various versions, including a minibus. The technology was based on that of the Volkswagen Type 1, the so-called beetle, so that the T1 had an air-cooled four-cylinder boxer engine. The performance of the reliable rear engine with 1.2 litres of displacement increased from 1961 to 34 hp.

The luxury version of the minibus, the nine-seater special model, is still known as Samba Bus and spreads with oval roof windows, very comfortable seats, with a folding roof and many chrome parts an unmistakable automotive charm.

Thanks to all the movable doors, the kit allows a deep insight into the spacious interior. Corresponding to the great demand also in the USA, alternatively the European or American version can be built.

Multi-part body
Detailed interior with dashboard and benches
Movable sliding door
Movable doors and tailgate
Movable front wheel steering
Roof optionally closed or with collapsible folding roof to build
Engine simulation
Rotating wheels
European and American bumper versions
Chrome-plated hubcaps, door handles, windscreen wipers and chrome front emblem

Authentic decals for the following version.

Decorative stripes and International vehicle registration code stickers (D, NL, F, GB and USA)

This kit is produced in grey plastic so will need painting to complete.