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Who Makes a Bus?

The Bus mentioned in the title was made by Volkswagen of course. But it was not made only by VW. Like every other car maker throughout time, parts came from outside suppliers, as did raw materials. This month, we will discuss the origins of our beloved Buses.

First, the initial design of the VW Bus was famously sketched in a notebook by Dutch automobile importer and salesman, Ben Pon. He drew inspiration from the utility vehicles that he

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