Sketch for the Volkswagen Transporter

anonymous, in or after 1947-04-23

After the Second World War, the British military command took on the administration of the German Volkswagen company. Ben Pon wanted to become the importer for this car make for the Netherlands. In the factory he saw a transport cart that inspired him to design a new type of lightweight lorry. His sketch formed the basis for the Transporter. The ‘Volkwagen Van’ became a symbol of reconstruction and freedom.

  • Artwork typephotograph, document, color slide
  • Object numberNG-C-2012-2-2
  • Dimensionsheight 0 mm x width 0 mm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Sketch for the Volkswagen Transporter

  • Object type

  • Object number

    NG-C-2012-2-2

  • Description

    Documentatie en beeldmateriaal horend bij het notitieboek met de eerste schets van 'Volkswagenbusje'. Bestaande uit 1 ektachrome van de betreffende bladzijde uit het notitieboek; twee zwart/ wit afdrukken van de betreffende bladzijde; twee historische zwart/ wit foto's en een bladzijde uit de reclamefolder "VW-Kleinbus Sonderausführung".

Creation

  • Creation

    photographer: anonymous

  • Dating

    in or after 1947-04-23

  • Search further with

Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 0 mm x width 0 mm

Acquisition and rights

Related objects

  • Related

Persistent URL

Questions?

Do you spot a mistake? Or do you have information about the object? Let us know!