Exhibition tip: for the classic car anniversary - The VW Bus turns 75
Happy Birthday Bulli! The VW Bus turns 75 - Under the title "From Samba to Stromer," the Autostadt celebrates the Bulli at the Zeithaus in Wolfsburg.
Special exhibition shows all Bulli models, from the legendary T1 to the ID Buzz (Deutsch)
Wolfsburg. Happy Birthday Bulli! In 1950, it was a "symbol of the economic miracle." Every classic car enthusiast knows it or has even driven one. It all started as a small bus for work at the VW factory in Wolfsburg. But then, when it went into series production, the fan base grew rapidly. The Flower Power generation enjoyed the Samba, the Camper, and everything that came after it. Now, over seven decades have passed, and the bus racer has changed, but it still finds fans. The legendary VW bus has transported us, goods, and, as a small caravan, even vacationers to holiday destinations on the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, or the Baltic Sea. It's a legendary 75th anniversary, hosted by the Autostadt in Wolfsburg. A journey through time features selected VW bus models – from the air-cooled T1 with its many windows to the all-electric, compact ID. Buzz. The following VW bus photographs were taken in Munich at the legendary classic car gathering on the Theresienwiese and are included in this article as symbolic images.
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| T1 with original Partina, - Photo: Helga Waess (Pressearchiv) |
The Bulli models come from the Autostadt collection and from the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Classic Cars inventory
The Bulli has changed, but its character has remained the same, the one that Bulli enthusiasts expect. Because, as we've also learned: every model was unusually new in its time, but our viewing habits quickly became GUTFREUND with the slight model changes.
The exhibition features the following Bulli models:
Volkswagen Type 2 T1 "Sinalco" (1950)
This is the second oldest surviving Bulli in the world and thus a true highlight of the exhibition.
Volkswagen Type 2 T1 "Samba" (1964)
With 23 windows, a panoramic roof, and aluminum trim strips...
Volkswagen T2 Westfalia Camper (1972)
The T2 Camper with Westfalia conversion - a favorite of independent travelers.
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| T2 California, Foto: Helga Waess (Pressearchiv) |
Volkswagen T3 "California" (1989)
With this iconic design, it marked the beginning of a new era of travel.
Volkswagen T4 Multivan "PanAmericana" (1999)
A true adventure vehicle: In 1999, it drove the legendary Pan-American Highway – 22,880 kilometers from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego in a whopping 15 days.
Volkswagen T5 Kombi 4MOTION "Dakar Support Vehicle" (2006)
...you know it from the Dakar Rally – roll cage, rally seats, and special chassis. A testament to the van's off-road capabilities.
Volkswagen T6 Multivan Business (from 2015)
Luxury with a conference table, leather seats, and ambient lighting for meetings.
Volkswagen T2 Electric (1972)
A pioneer of electric mobility: the T2 with a swappable battery system, 22 hp, and a range of 80 kilometers.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz (from 2022)
The ID. Buzz is a complete reboot of the Bulli, with 204 hp and a range
of 423 kilometers. For the #BULLILOVEstories marketing tour, an ID. Buzz
traveled over 120,000 kilometers through 41 countries.
The "75 Years of the Bulli" exhibition
Opening hours:
- Daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Autostadt Summer Festival from July 4 to August 17, 2025
Opening hours:
- From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Valid day or annual ticket for Autostadt
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| VW plant Wolfsburg - Photo: Helga Waess (Pressearchiv) |
