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Originally posted by NormanConquest:
I wish VW would resurect "the thing" I think they called it in the early 70s. Simply a copy of Rommel's design of the German jeep. Good looking convertible + fun to drive; did I mention cheap?

Rommel had nothing to do with them, but they were fun cars. Basically a Thing body (kubelwagen as you stated)with a Type 1 drivetrain and a Type 2 transaxle. I had one in the early 70's Very much a summer only vehicle, way too cold in winter. - dan