In honour of the great classic the ‘Plattenwagen’, Volkswagen has introduced a special edition Transporter.
Around 70 years ago, Dutch VW importer Ben Pon visited the Wolfsburg plant and came across a curious vehicle – the ‘Plattenwagen’. He subsequently made a sketch in his notebook of a vehicle type that did not exist at that time anywhere in the world. His sketch became the launchpad for a vehicle that would sell in the millions – the Volkswagen Transporter.
In commemoration of this idea, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles unveiled a ’70 Years of the Bulli’ special edition at the Geneva International Motor Show.
The special edition model is based on the Multivan Comfortline and has been created using a mix of different elements from the Multivan Highline and the California, for example, the chrome trim and wood-look floor. The vehicle is also available in fresh two-tone paintwork of Candy White and Metallic Kurkuma Yellow.
The ’70 Years of the Bulli’ special edition features chrome trim including diverse chrome strips and chrome-look mirror housings. Bulli badges and anniversary sticker on the rear window underline the relationship with its cult classic predecessor.
In addition to that, the passenger compartment has tinted windows, the tread plates feature ‘Bulli’ lettering and stainless steel inserts and the loading edge covers of the rear hatch are also stainless steel. Matt black decals around the B-pillars round off the overall look.
In addition to the standard 17-inch ‘Davenport’ wheels, also available as options are the popular 18-inch ‘Disc’ wheels in the classic look with white rims or alternatively in classic silver.
The van gets ‘Visitamo’ seat covers, a multifunction leather steering wheel, a ‘Premium’ multifunction display and an instrument panel framed in decorative ‘Black Glossy’ trim otherwise available only in the Highline version. The special edition has electrically adjustable, heated, fold-in exterior mirrors and also includes ParkPilot for front and rear as standard.
The special edition model will be available to order in Germany from the beginning of May.