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Volkswagen Bus
Attraction, advertising, automobile, transportation vintage Volkswagen (VW) advertisement poster for the VW Kombi, also known as the VW Type 2 or Bus. The German text translates to "Two cars in one - VW Kombi".
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Vehicle Shown: The first-generation Volkswagen Type 2 (T1), specifically the "Splitscreen" or "Samba Bus" model, identifiable by its split windshield and numerous windows.
Slogan: The prominent slogan in German is "Zwei Wagen in einem – VW-Kombi," which means "Two cars in one – VW Kombi". This highlights the vehicle's versatility for both passenger transport and cargo/commercial use.
Date: The original poster dates back to around 1960.
Artist: The illustration is attributed to the artist "Pears" or "Preis".
Context: Before the famous "Think Small" campaign for the Beetle, Volkswagen's advertising, often created by illustrators like Bernd Reuters, used factual text and vivid illustrations to showcase the practicality of their vehicles. The Type 2 was developed to help with post-WWII recovery and quickly became an icon for its utility and unique design.
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