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The “Hippie Bus” And The New VW “Bulli”

Volkswagen, maker of the Beetle automobile, expanded its product offerings to include a microbus, which went into production on March 8th, 1950. Known officially as the Volkswagen Type 2 (the Beetle was the Type 1) or the “Transporter,” the bus became a favorite mode of transportation for hippies in the U.S. during the 1960s and […]
Written by Helen Maguire April 7, 2023April 7, 2023

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