Volkswagen Bay Window Bus/Surfboards Montana Red/White

Volkswagen Bay Window Bus/Surfboards Montana Red/White

1:76 Scale model produced in finely detailed High Quality Diecast Metal. This model features lots of expertly applied details as based on the prototype.

Features

• 1:76 Scale Model
• High Quality Diecast Metal

Details:

The Volkswagen Bay Window Bus, also known as the Volkswagen Type 2 (T2), is a classic British and European van produced by Volkswagen between 1967 and 1979. Replacing the iconic split-screen T1, the Bay Window Bus featured a single-piece front windscreen, modernised styling, and improved safety, making it a versatile and enduring symbol of 1960s and 1970s motoring culture.

The T2 was available in multiple configurations, including panel vans, minibuses, campervan conversions by Westfalia, and pickup variants. Engine options included air-cooled four-cylinder petrol engines ranging from 1.6 to 2.0 litres, with rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive layouts providing balanced handling and a spacious interior. Its boxy, practical design maximised cargo and passenger space, while the Bay Window’s reliability and adaptability made it a favourite among tradespeople, families, and the growing campervan community.

For model collectors, the Volkswagen Bay Window Bus is highly desirable due to its iconic styling, cultural significance, and versatility. Its distinctive single-pane windscreen, flat-sided body, and wide range of camper and commercial variants make it ideal for die-cast and scale models. Collectors value the Bay Window Bus for its nostalgic charm, historical importance, and status as a legendary symbol of British and European automotive culture, making it a standout addition to any collection of classic vans and campervans.