subject: Volkswagen Kombi: A History Of Volkswagen [print this page] There is plenty of information on the Internet about the Volkswagen Kombi and the other vehicles that have made the car manufacturer so popular over the decades. You can find information on restoration and repair, history of the company and just about anything else that has to do with the models. The history of Volkswagen is certainly a unique one, and is one that stems from Adolf Hitler. In addition to the Karmann Ghia and the Beetle, the Kombi has an interesting history.
The Kombi is presently used throughout the world for all kinds of transport purposes, and is also known throughout the many countries by many different names. Most commonly nicknamed The Bus, this car has been one of Volkswagens top sellers for decades.
The Beetle of course also has an amazing history. Adolf Hitler in his time wanted a cheap, reliable car to be designed for the people of his country and their families. The result was the Beetle, which for its time was revolutionary in design, performance and cost. Of course there have been many updates since the first model came out, but the frame of this car has been used in several of the other Volkswagen models as well. The Karmann Ghia, for example, was for the most part a Beetle with different VW parts and a different body shell on it.
After WWII, Volkswagen had made a name for itself by making small, affordable cars for the family. The company had earned a reputation of having outstanding reliability. However, once countries had begun to recover from the war, they began wanting and being able to afford larger and more luxurious vehicles. This new attitude was reflected in many aspects of life, not just with cars. The Karmann Ghia was the first car that was made by Volkswagen to reflect these needs and later, to a larger scale, the Kombi would follow a couple of decades later.
The car was a success because it appealed to two very different groups of people; those who wanted a fancy, good looking sports car and those who wanted a nice touring car on a budget that was reliable and durable. The reliable Beetle chassis along with the shell that was built according to luxury specifications came together beautifully, and the result was the Karmann Ghia. That shell, by the way, was built using methods that were not used anywhere else except for the worlds most luxurious vehicles. Although the Kombi is not classified as a luxury vehicle, it is one of the best known and most recognizable Volkswagen models.
