The Volkswagen Transporter van - nicknamed 'Bulli' in Germany - has just celebrated 60 years since its inception in 1947. Which was a good excuse for a huge party in Hanover, featuring over 5,000 vans and Camper variants from the more than 10 million built so far.
The celebrations started with a special convoy through Hanover from the Volkswagen factory to the showground hosting the event. A covered stage honoured vehicles nominated for special prizes, and a number of pavilions on the site featured displays of 100 historic and unusual models and exhibits from the Volkswagen museum, including the original design sketch from 1947.
With so many fantastic examples on show, we've had a hard time narrowing them down. So light a joss-stick and enjoy the highlights.
The original 'Plattenwagen', used to transport heavy loads at the VW plant in Wolfsburg, alongside an early Transporter.
