stanski Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 As you know I have been a VW aircooled head all my life and my present van is the orange Bay (in my signature). Came across this concept ?? Not sure what to make of it - of course VW wont build it but you never know.... http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2015-vw-transporter-is-a-thing-of-beauty-27797.html To me if your going to plunder your history do it properly - have it looking like a Split or a Bay not somewhere in between? Its really a retro van on top of a modern vehicle so its not a new from scratch concept like the original was? I think Nissan and Toyota could have made a better job of it to be fair? But nice to see the engine is in the back again? Putting a smile on it is a bit too cutesy for me - how many builders are wanting to drive around in that? The original designs had a pretty face but it was the styling of its time not because it looked cute and sweet? They look cute today as all the other vehicles look so bland square and dull? Having said all that I hope VW have the balls to build it or at least a version of it? Lets see..... What do you lot think? Modern day Bedford Rascal ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Needs to look more retro I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 350Z Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 It'll no doubt go the way of the new Beetle; A complete failure. Can you imagine driving one of them to Run to the Sun in Newquay? You'd get linched! I want a splitty but the wife won't let me. "You're not havin' one of them on the drive!" MEH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 the last one never made it this one looks fun though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 wasn't there another concept a few years back that looked far more like the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 wasn't there another concept a few years back that looked far more like the original. Yep its the one Mike posted up (2001) there was a version of it that looked more Split like - I liked it but the T5 although a smart enough van just does'nt have the soul that the others did - read: Aircooled, engine in the back. BTW Danny dont buy a Split unless you have very very deep pockets and you dont mind causing traffic jams everywhere you go. They are so overpriced these days not worth the cash? I got mine foir £600 way back in 1990 - wont have one again though. Stick with my Bay until I cant work on it anymore or someone offers me £20K for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 Oh hang on whats this.......... http://www.caravantimes.co.uk/news/volkswagen-confirms-plans-for-new-microbus-concept-$21379007.htm The weird thing is these new designs seem to be influenced from TV or films animated or otherwise - based on the original vehicles, so have we gone full circle where now the designers are influenced by TV cartoons etc - Scooby doo's Mystery Machine which was of course the Yanks version of the VW bus ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 350Z Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Oh hang on whats this.......... http://www.caravantimes.co.uk/news/volkswagen-confirms-plans-for-new-microbus-concept-$21379007.htm I actually DO like that!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 please note that the images posted by Beavis are not from VW, but are the work of a Brazilian designer. There is good news for fans of the Camper, Klaus Bischoff, Volkswagen’s Chief Designer, has revealed, in an interview given to British Autoexpress magazine, that the German carmaker is working on plans to build a new version of the classic Camper. “I would not be doing my job at Volkswagen properly if I was not thinking of bringing back the Camper," he said in the interview given at the recent LA Auto Show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I was driving around the M25 the other month when I got behind a car towing a trailer with a VW Camper that was totally rusty with holes all over it and I said to my mate 'Jesus he's got some project on there' then within minutes of passing it I aproached a car transporter with 10 Brand new VW Campers exactly the same as the one had just passed I could not believe it. We both just laughed my mate said 'I think I would rather be driving new than spending thousands on a rusty hulk' I tend to agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I kind of like it. But like Lee said, it needs to be more retro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cragus Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Oh hang on whats this.......... http://www.caravantimes.co.uk/news/volkswagen-confirms-plans-for-new-microbus-concept-$21379007.htm The weird thing is these new designs seem to be influenced from TV or films animated or otherwise - based on the original vehicles, so have we gone full circle where now the designers are influenced by TV cartoons etc - Scooby doo's Mystery Machine which was of course the Yanks version of the VW bus ? I think this would sell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff-r Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Remakes are usually terrible, Beetle, Mini etc etc. The only exception is when rich people get involved such as the new Stratos which is sexy as hell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Has a bit of a big nose..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Silver one looks sweet !! Don't like the others as much and really not keen on the bird with the huge conk, she looks like a puppet from sesame street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Has a bit of a big nose..... Geoff I hear wot ur saying but u can't deny the mini has been a success, may not be a proper mini and may lack character etc etc but it's a good car that sells well. I was lookin fwd to the stratos but I was very disappointed I just dont like the front end. Down to personal taste at the end if the day As for a modern camper id love to see it on the road but I dunno wot type of person would buy it? Do u think it would sell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted December 22, 2010 Author Share Posted December 22, 2010 I dont think it would sell - you cant see a builder with his arse hanging out of that can you ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 350Z Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Has a bit of a big nose..... Surely this poor lass has been the victim of a photoshop or bad angle 'incident'! In any case, I think I've found Husky's next blind date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Surely this poor lass has been the victim of a photoshop or bad angle 'incident'! In any case, I think I've found Husky's next blind date. Unfortunately not... although she does mix with some girls that make her look slightly better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 350Z Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Surely this poor lass has been the victim of a photoshop or bad angle 'incident'! In any case, I think I've found Husky's next blind date. Unfortunately not... although she does mix with some girls that make her look slightly better Forget 88 (ish) virgins and a free IPod awaiting would-be suicide bombers; I'm hoping these 'girls' await the ultimate self harmers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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