VW T2 Bus Polizei

VW T2 Bus Polizei

1:160 Scale model produced in finely detailed High Quality Plastic. This model features lots of expertly applied details as based on the prototype.

Features

• 1:160 Scale Model
• High Quality Plastic
• Authentic classic police van reproduction based on the iconic Volkswagen VW T2 Bus
• Highly detailed N scale model, ideal for period railway layouts and vintage street scenes
• Accurate retro police livery, reflecting European law enforcement vehicles of the 1960s–1980s

Details:

Model Details

The Lemke Collection Volkswagen VW T2 Bus “Police” is a finely detailed N scale collector model representing a classic police van based on the iconic VW Type 2 (T2) platform. Finished in traditional police livery, this model captures the unmistakable design of one of the most recognisable utility vehicles of the 1960s and 1970s, widely used by law enforcement agencies across Europe.

Compact, characterful, and highly versatile, the VW T2 became a staple of police fleets during a period of rapid urbanisation and expanding public services, making it an ideal addition to period-correct N scale layouts and classic street scenes.

Historical Background

The Volkswagen Type 2 (T2), introduced in 1967 as the successor to the original T1 “split-screen” van, quickly became one of the most widely used light commercial vehicles in Europe. Known for its reliability, simple engineering, and spacious interior, the T2 was adopted by a wide range of services including postal fleets, emergency services, and police forces.

During the late 1960s through the 1980s, police departments across Germany and other European countries used VW T2 buses as patrol vans, transport units, and command vehicles. Their boxy design allowed for easy conversion into multi-purpose service vehicles, capable of carrying officers, equipment, or detainees.

The T2 also became culturally iconic, associated not only with public services but also with broader social movements of the era. Despite its modest performance, its practicality and durability ensured its long service life within official fleets.