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From beast of burden to electric, with a brief hippie detour: the Volkswagen Type 2 was the symbol of Germany's rebirth and protest, and now wants to become the emblem of the “Thunberg Generation” as well.
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8th March 1950: Volkswagen Type 2 'Camper' van enters production
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Volkswagen Type 2, the history of a shape-shifting vehicle - Domus
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8th March 1950: Volkswagen Type 2 'Camper' van enters production
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