The Volkswagen Type 2 Single Cab was the commercial derivative of the early Transporter, combining the forward-control cab with a three-sided drop-side load bed and the useful “treasure chest” storage compartment beneath it. This example is particularly early, with chassis number 165252 said to correspond to January 1956 Wolfsburg production, placing it within the pressed-bumper… Read More Red Safari: 1956 Volkswagen Type 2 Single Cab
The Volkswagen T3 marked a significant step forward from the long-running Type 2 by introducing a more modern chassis while retaining the rear-mounted air-cooled flat-four that had defined Volkswagen vans for decades. Early examples powered by the 1.6-litre CT engine represent the final chapter of the classic air-cooled Transporter before water-cooled engines gradually became the… Read More Green survivor: 1980 Volkswagen T3 Panel Bus
We never miss an opportunity to feature an Alfa Romeo work vehicle, as they are much rarer than those produced by other brands. In the post-World War II era, in fact, almost all Italian brands ventured into the production of commercial vehicles, as there was a significant demand directly linked to the economic boom of… Read More Goodwood ready: 1960 Alfa Romeo Romeo 2° Autotutto
This truck was born as an A11 but then it was modified by Scattolini coachworks in order to make it a proper car hauler. The engine was of course the 1300 c.c. twin cam with less power but more torque than those installed in the Giulia: not a rocket but enough to haul a period… Read More Long bed: 1971 Alfa Romeo A11 by Scattolini
