Volkswagen Transporter T1b Brekina/SAI

Brand - Reference

Brekina/SAI 2410.5

Type

Volkswagen T1b panel van

Comments

This “Bulli” is a T1b model, with indicators above the headlights. It is made of several parts that allow to reproduce the tormented reliefs of the original quite faithfully. However, these parts don’t fit together very well and leave gaps visible up close. In particular, see the body belt in the rear three-quarter view. The front VW logo is too small.

The headlights are inserted and clear, but not silvered: they look dark. Neither the front nor the rear lights are painted.

The interior is one-piece brown, with the steering wheel unfortunately “extruded”.

Modifications

• Reflective sheet stuck behind the headlights.
• Front track corrected (+ 1 mm).

History

The VW Transporter T1 (officially named VW type 2, type 1 being the “Beetle”) was manufactured from 1950 to 1967, with several evolutions. The main difference between the T1 and its successor, the T2, is the split windscreen, hence the nickname “Split”.

Specifications (1965 model): Air-cooled flat-four engine, 1493 cm³, 30.9 kW (42 hp) DIN. Engine located at the rear. Tyres 6.40×15. Maximum speed 105 km/h. Tare weight 1140 kg. Payload 930 kg.

Documents:

• Wikipedia article.
• History of the Bulli from 1955 to 1979 on belgemir.free.fr.
• Article on Vintage road trip photographie.
• Photos on Wikimedia.