Model History

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The JK team have pooled their knowledge, and raided the JK archive, to reveal the history behind their favourite VW's. From manufacturing and production volumes through to body styles and trim levels there's something new to learn about your Volkswagen.

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  • VW Beetle (1946 - 2003)

    VW Beetle (1946 - 2003)

    Full production history and technical specifications for the Volkswagen T1 Beetle. Data covers all VW Bugs, Kafers. Super Beetles and Cabrios.
    4 years ago
  • VW Beetle Cabriolet (1949 - 1980)

    VW Beetle Cabriolet (1949 - 1980)

    Full production history and technical specifications for the Volkswagen T1 Beetle. Data covers all VW Bugs, Kafers. Super Beetles and Cabrios.
    4 years ago
  • VW T2 Split Screen (1950-1967)

    VW T2 Split Screen (1950-1967)

    Full production history and technical specs for the Volkswagen Type 2 which is also commonly known as the VW Splitscreen, Splitty, Bulli or Samba.
    4 years ago
  • VW Karmann Ghia

    VW Karmann Ghia (1955 - 1975)

    Full production history and technical specifications for the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. Data covers all VW Karmann Ghias, Ghia, Type 3 Ghia, Type 14, Type 34, Razor, Razoredge.
    4 years ago
  • VW Type 3 (1961 - 1973)

    VW Type 3 (1961 - 1973)

    Full production history and technical specifications for the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. Data covers all VW Type 3, Squareback, Notchback, Fastback, Square, Notch, Type Three, Station Wagon.
    4 years ago
  • VW Type 34 Ghia

    VW Type 34 Ghia (1961 - 1969)

    Full production history and technical specifications for the Volkswagen Type 34 Ghia. Data covers all VW Type 34 Ghias, Ghia, Type 3 Ghia, Type 14, Type 34, Razor, Razoredge.
    4 years ago
  • VW T2 Bay Window

    VW T2 Bay Window (1967 - 1979)

    Production history and technical specs for the Volkswagen T2 ‘Bay Window’. Data covers T2a ‘Early Bays’, T2b ‘Late Bays’ and ‘Crossover’ models.
    4 years ago
  • VW Type 181 (1968 - 1983)

    VW Type 181 (1968 - 1983)

    Full production history and technical specifications for the Volkswagen Type 181. Data covers all VW 181s, Type 182s, 182s, 181s, Trekkers, Things, Kurierwagens, Safaris, Camats.
    4 years ago
  • Volkswagen Golf (1974 - 2020)

    Volkswagen Golf (1974 - 2020)

    Full production history and technical specifications for the Volkswagen Golf. Data covers all VW Golfs, Rabbits & GTI, R, cabriolet, estate, variations.
    4 years ago
  • VW T25 (1979 - 2002)

    VW T25 (1979 - 2002)

    Detailed production history and technical specifications for the Volkswagen T25 which is often referred to as the T3, Caravelle, Vanagon and Wedge.
    4 years ago
  • VW T4 (1990 - 2003)

    VW T4 (1990 - 2003)

    Detailed production history and technical specifications for the Volkswagen Transporter T4 which is also widely referred to as Caravelle and Eurovan.
    4 years ago
  • VW T2c Brazilian Bay Window (1997 - 2013)

    VW T2c Brazilian Bay Window (1997 - 2013)

    Read the full history of the Volkswagen T2c ‘Brazilian Bay’ - Production history, technical specifications and model variants.
    4 years ago
  • VW T5 (2003 - 2015)

    VW T5 (2003 - 2015)

    Production history and technical specifications for the Volkswagen Transporter T5 which is also known as the Caravelle, Multivan and Sportline.
    4 years ago
  • VW T6 (2015 >)

    VW T6 (2015 >)

    Production history and technical specifications for the Volkswagen Transporter T6 which is also known as the Caravelle, Multivan and Sportline.
    4 years ago