For who love to the legendary box car, Volkswagen (VW) Combi, we brought the sad news. Yes, the German automaker will officially end production Combi per December 20, 2013.
Such termination in conjunction with the legislation regarding emissions and safety issues for new vehicles, where each vehicle is required to install airbags and anti-lock braking.
Located in Sao Bernardo, Brazil, which became the only remaining location that produces the VW Combi, last weekend held a ceremony to honor the presence of the VW Combi that was first present in Germany since 1950's.
Reported by Dailymail, Tuesday, December 10, 2013, to remember Combi, VW Combi make 1,200 units parting exclusive edition for U.S. $ 43,000, or about Rp515 million.
After 63 years of production, in total more than 10 million cars on the road iconic circulated. At least 1.5 million VW Combi "born" in Brazil.
Over the years and generations, VW Combi has different designations, ranging from minivans, microvan, hippie van, campervan, and buses.
In Britain and the United States, in the era of 60-70s, this iconic car is synonymous with vehicle young children, with the slogan "not just a vehicle ... more a way of life" (not just a vehicle, but more on lifestyle).
According to the lovers of the VW Combi, this engine is extremely powerful. In addition to simple and easily corrected, the engine is claimed to have a different sensation for each owner.
In Germany, VW Combi production was stopped in 1979 because did not meet European safety requirements.
Volkswagen has also launched a new version of the car which is often used for this camper at the Geneva Motor Show 2011. However, unfortunately, the model was never produced. Good-bye, Combi.
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