Do you consider yourself a Van-Fan?
Do you enjoy “Vanagon-spotting”, identifying various years and types of VW vans while on a road trip?
Or have you just begun shopping for your own Westfalia, and find yourself a bit baffled by the features of each variant?
Here’s a quick guide to the Vanagons/Transporters offered in North America between 1980 and 1991. Obviously, some of the component specifications of each model are more detailed than can be outlined here, but it should help in your own on-the-road “Vanagon-spotting” ventures!
Feel free to grab the graphic or share the article with friends or on your own blog or website!
If you’re interested in exploring the very early developmental ‘genealogy’ of the T3 Vanagon & Transporter, check out this thorough and fascinating read!
For more detailed info on the model history of the Vanagon & Transporter, please visit WestfaliaT3.info
When were the changes from chrome bumpers to plastic covered?
Scott,
In North America, the plastic-clad bumpers were added to 1988-1991 models, and included extended end caps. Some models also featured similar cladding on the lower rocker panels.
Hope this helps!
Who created the graph? Nice job with it…
Thanks Larry, I designed the infographic myself. I hope it helps clarify some common Vanagon questions. It was a lot of fun and I’ll probably do some more!