The Vanagon Dictionary
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Standard
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Upper mid-range model of the bus with nicer interior components than the Kombi , but without the extra trappings of the Deluxe model. Standards have headliners, while Kombis and Panels did not.
Coccinella
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Name given to the Beetle in Italy
- coccinella
- beetle
DOKA
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
German slang for a double cab pickup.
- double
- cab
Westy
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A nickname for the Volkswagen Westfalia camper van
- vw
- vanagon
CKD
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Complete kit needed to assemble a motor vehicle
- ckd
- kit
SO-kit
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Special option kit for VW vehicles
- vw
- option
Combi
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Version of the VW Transporter produced in Mexico
- combi
- transporter
Bulli
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The German nickname for the original VW buses
- bus
- nickname
Sustainability
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Measures to protect and preserve the natural environment
- environment
- protection
- conservation
Emden
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Volkswagen plant in Germany that began production in 1964
- plant
- germany
M-Code
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
option code for VW factory-installed features
- vw
- option
MQB
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Modular Transverse Matrix allowing variances in vehicle chassis
- modular
- transverse
- matrix
Bayonet
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of turn signal bulb base in Vanagon/T25 models
- vanagon
- t25
- type
BA15s
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Base type for turn signal bulbs in Vanagon/T25 models
- vanagon
- t25
- base
Garbus
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Polish nickname for the Beetle sedan and convertible
- poland
- nickname
- beetle
Hightop
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
A Transporter model with a raised roof, allowing for greater area within the van.
Auriga
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A VW-based kitcar manufactured in Gainsville, Florida
- kitcar
- vw-based
- florida
Vehicle Identification Number
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A unique identifier for a vehicle
- vin
- identification
ATE brake system
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Brake system used in some Vanagon models
- brakes
- vanagon
Sloped Rack
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sloped roof rack version used on pre-1961 Westfalia models
- westfalia
- vw
Volkswagen Technology
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Information about Volkswagen's technological features and innovations
- volkswagen
- technology
Ate brake calipers
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Brake calipers used in Bus models
- brakes
- calipers
- bus
Autogerma
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The first official Volkswagen importer for Italy in 1954
- importer
- italy
- volkswagen
Wasserboxer engine
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Water-cooled engine used in some Volkswagen models
- engine
- wasserboxer