I wouldn't say that I'm a big fan of the old Volkswagen Bus, but when I saw this one at a local dealership, I knew I had to take some pictures. It had been lovingly restored and stood out from the rest of the modern Volkswagens on the floor. I own a Passat myself, so admit to being partial to this particular car manufacturer. Here is a little collage from that visit. If you like to see larger, unretouched views of the bus, click HERE. ----- Volkswagen Transporter The year is 1947. Businessman Ben Pon travels from Amersfoort in the Netherlands to the German town Minden. He has an appointment with the British authorities just after world war II, the British had operational control of the Volkswagen factory. Pon likes to speak to them, because he believes in the quality of Volkswagen's product. His plan is to become the Dutch Volkswagen importer. Pon's visit produces results which were above expectations. At Wednesday 23rd of April has Ben Pon at meeting with the British. He talks through his ideas about the import of Volkswagens in the Netherlands. But this a special day, as he does something else. He takes his notebook and he makes a drawing of an oblong transport vehicle. As matter of fact it is not more then a soapbox on wheels, in front, the cab and in the back, the engine. How his conversation ends with the British nobody knows. But one thing is for sure. For his time, 1947, his idea is revolutionary. It is brilliantly simple, a large cargo space in a small area. According to Pon, the vehicle has a weight of 750 kilos and the with the cargo being easily 750 kilos as well. Pon