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Old 01-29-2016, 02:37 PM
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Those VW are call TYPE2 . They come in single cab and double or crew cab pick-ups, delivery van, camper, transporter , Microbus, Kombi, and Samba.
The models closest in the picture is a Samba type 2 bus. If you look closely you can see pick-ups and other models. If you ever had to work from a pick up the VW were the best work truck. Able to drop down all sides or take them off you could have a flat bed in a matter of seconds and can load or use a fork lift from it's three sides. Plus the bed is bigger than 4'X8". Early 60's photo.
Wow, I never looked at this photo this closely! I see the pickups now, as well as the delivery van style.

Question: In the third row (or second row facing the camera), are some of the headlights missing, or is that some sort of VW special headlight?

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Old 01-29-2016, 02:41 PM
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Here's a street shot that has quite a few Pontiacs. I think I count 5 total, but there may be more.

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Old 01-29-2016, 04:29 PM
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Wow, I never looked at this photo this closely! I see the pickups now, as well as the delivery van style.

Question: In the third row (or second row facing the camera), are some of the headlights missing, or is that some sort of VW special headlight?

The cars have a tape around the chrome headlamp rims, even ones close to the camera. Most likely in the pre cosmoline days
This plant is the one in Hanover.


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