The Volkswagen Transporter has had a long and
worthy career. Developed alongside the Beetle to be a cheap and
economical light commercial vehicle, it found favor as a camper van with
several generations who appreciated its simplicity and roomy interior,
and the fact that it was just a bit different.
Laurence Meredith is the author of more than
thirty books about classic German cars and motor racing. A leading
authority on Volkswagen, Porsche, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, he has
contributed to a wide variety of motoring publications for many years.