Specific: The Transporter was
introduced in the Danish Army in the middle 1950´s. It
quickly saw widespread service and became a common sight.
Each transporter did cost around 10.400,- Kr. in
Historical: The first VW transporter was, after
one (1) year of development, shown in public in November
1949. Production started in March 1950.
In June same year 2 variants, the Kombi and the Bus, were
launched. An ambulance and a pick-up were introduced in
In October 1953 the Transporter reached 100.000 produced
In 1954 the displacement grew to 1.192 cm3 and the output
to 30 hp. 1955 brought bigger wheels, the characteristic
"cap" over the windshield and access to the
fuel supply pipe on the right hand side of the body.
The production of the Transporter just rose with 250.000
vehicles produced in May 1957, and 500.000 in August
In 1960 the engine output was raised to 34 hp, and turn
signals were added above the head lights.
Transporter no. 1.000.000 was produced in October
1962.1963 brought a 1.493 cm3 with an output of 42 hp,
and 12 volt electric became an option.
Production of the T1 ceased in 1967 with 1.800.000 made.
Length: 4.28 m (167 inches).
Width: 1.75 m (68 inches).
Height: 1.94 m (76 inches).
Weight: 2.075 kg (4.565 lb.).
Engine: Own 4-cylinder boxer, 1.493 cm3 (91 cubic
inches) displacement, air-cooled.
Horsepower: 30 at 3.400 rpm.
Transfer case: None.
Electrical system: 6 volt, negative ground.
Tyres: 7.00 x 14.
without preparation: N/A.
with deep water fording kit: N/A.
Fuel type: Petrol.
Fuel capacity: 40 liter (9 gallons).
Crew: 1 + 1.
Additional: Shown vehicle is probably a
middle 1950´s model.
T1 M221 (76
T1 M231 (78
T1 M261 (79
T1 M265 (62