VW release the new "Bulli", an Insult to what the original stood for.

Run_to_da_hills

There is nothing more I detest is than when a manufacturer badges an up and coming model to that of an original classic when the thing looks absolutely nothing like it.

VW did it before with the new "Beetle", Citroen recently did it with the new "DS".

This new concept car may preform excellent and look spectacular, but it dose not deserve to get the title Bulli.



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1361710/VW-camper-van-takes-Summer-Love-modern-makeover.html

peasant

You needn't worry

The old "Transporter" never officially got the name "Bulli" because Kaessbohrer had trademarked it for their Pistenbulli ...this yoke that you know from ski slopes



As far as I'm aware that trademark still stands, so that new contraption won't be badged "Bulli" either

Max_Damage

The latest Ford Mustang was really a homage to the 60's one, and it looked great.

That said, the new Dodge Charger looks crap compared to the 60's one.

Run_to_da_hills

peasant wrote: »

You needn't worry

The old "Transporter" never officially got the name "Bulli" because Kaessbohrer had trademarked it for their Pistenbulli ...this yoke that you know from ski slopes



As far as I'm aware that trademark still stands, so that new contraption won't be badged "Bulli" either

It was the German nick for the Type2 mk1 but was foolishly passed on to the Bay and then brick. As you say it was never officially badged on any model

http://cgi.ebay.de/VW-T1-Bulli-/110651574158?pt=Automobile&hash=item19c359078e#ht_500wt_937

Yes, this new contraption is actually badged the Bulli if you watch the video in the link.

the untitled user

VW do this every now and then URL="http://blog.betabong.com/2008/12/09/vw-microbus-concept-why-not/"]link to 2001 concept[/URL.

G Luxel

that's based on the 2001 concept, nothing much changed.

the untitled user

G Luxel wrote: »

that's based on the 2001 concept, nothing much changed.

A lot has changed. The 2001 'Microbus' chassis was based on the transporter for starters, the 'Bulli' looks closer to a Polo.

Run_to_da_hills

the untitled user wrote: »

VW do this every now and then URL="http://blog.betabong.com/2008/12/09/vw-microbus-concept-why-not/"]link to 2001 concept[/URL.

And the Japs were still able to do it better.

Anan1

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

VW release the new "Bulli", an Insult to what the original stood for.

Nobody's released anything, it's just a concept car.

FiSe

You have to look at it as a completely new vehicle - and as it was said - it's not out yet and I doubt it will be in the near future with current market, as it would cost a fortune.

Personally, I like it, it's nice and sleek and could make a nice pick-up too