The Volkswagen Type 2 Bus has been around since the 1950s and it is one of the pioneer models for cargo and passenger vans. Today, it is considered a cult classic among vehicle enthusiasts. The model ended its production run in 1979.

However, production was still ongoing in several South American countries and it is still being manufactured today in Brazil. Sadly, Volkswagen has announced that the company will stop producing the Type 2 Bus in Brazil at the end of the year.

The Type 2 Bus that is still being manufactured in Brazil is based on the second generation Type 2 Bus, which is commonly known as the bay window model (the first generation had a split front windscreen). There, the model is named the Kombi.

The reason behind the end of the Type 2 Bus