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Type 62: Prototype Kübelwagen, constructed from 15 May 1938; pre-production models (1939) field tested in the invasion of Poland After some discussions with him with respect to the possibility of locating an original to copy, it was determined that a restored Kubel was not the same thing as a restored 356. It became clear that the lumps and bumps were part of the restoration charm, but not something we wanted in our reproduction. The brief specified that the vehicle should weigh no more than 2090lb (950kg) with four fully kitted-out soldiers onboard, and a maximum of 1210lb (550kg) unladen. Mayer-Stein, H.G. (1991), Volkswagens of the Wehrmacht: A Photo Chronicle, Stuttgart: Schiffer, p.5, ISBN 978-0-88740684-3As for how the Intermeccanica Kubel came to be, this was a project and idea brought to us by our Japanese importer Masaki Horii in the mid 1990s. My father, after having tossed this idea aside for a couple of years, was able to secure a financial commitment from the Importer for partial finding of the tooling. Once this aspect was discussed, we took a trip to Seattle to meet the owner of an original restored Kubel. This visit was pivotal as it was immediately obvious what a cool vehicle the Kubel is.
Type 276: "Schlepperfahrzeug": Type 82 fitted with a towing hook to pull a 3.7 cm 'PaK 36' gun [19]
VW Kommandeurwagen Type 87". Archived from the original on 2 February 2015 . Retrieved 2 February 2015. Although the Kübelwagen acquitted itself very well, there was a perceived need for a more extreme-conditions vehicle, combining four wheel drive and amphibious capability. The Type 166 Schwimmwagen was a superb accomplishment, making it the most numerous mass-produced amphibious car in history. Rear swing axle suspension with reduction gearing from the discontinued split-screen Volkswagen Transporter was used until 1973, when it was replaced with double-jointed axles used by Porsche and IRS semi-trailing arm setup as used on the 1303 and US-spec Beetles. The Weird and Wonderful pt4 Military VWs", Wheelspin, UK: LTV VWC, July 2000, archived from the original on 9 December 2014 , retrieved 16 April 2012 . Kübelwagens were present in every single unit of the German Army and served on all fronts to the last day of the war and beyond. Thousands found their way on the civilian market, many were converted to other duties, and others ended in museums and made the delight of private owners around the world. Their long postwar life was helped by the solid fanbase of the VW Beetle which shared many parts with it. This vehicle was not armored, not armed by default, so it has no place in the regular encyclopedia.
As an interesting aside, captured Kübelwagen gladly were put to use by the Americans, and resulted in the first comprehensive English-language Technical Manual for the operation and service of the Volkswagen in 1944. Regardless of what the US high command thought of the VW, plenty of GIs came home with positive memories or at least grudging respect, helping the Volkswagen became a popular import in the early fifties based on its rep for toughness. It concluded: ‘A study of the engine indicated that the unit was, in certain details, most inefficient… It is very doubtful whether it was even capable of giving reliable service had it produced performance commensurate with its size.’ The Volkswagen Type 181 is a two-wheel drive, four-door, convertible, manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen from 1968 until 1983. Originally developed for the West German Army, the Type 181 also entered the civilian market as the Kurierwagen (“courier car”) in West Germany, the Trekker (RHD Type 182) in the United Kingdom, the Thing in the United States (1973–74), the Safari in Mexico and South America, and Pescaccia in Italy. Civilian sales ended after model year 1980. Technology and performance [ edit ] Type 181's rear axle, featuring the VW portal axle design In orange The model was dropped from the American lineup for 1975 as it failed to meet new, stricter US safety standards. The Type 181 was reclassified as a passenger vehicle, and thus subject to stricter safety standards. The Windshield Intrusion Rule of the 1975 DOT standard called for a greater distance between the front seat occupants and the front window glass. [3]Manufactured in Wolfsburg, West Germany (1968–74), Hannover, West Germany (1974–75), Emden, West Germany (1975–78), [2] Puebla, Mexico (1970–80), and Jakarta, Indonesia (1972–80), the Type 181 shared its mechanicals with Volkswagen's Type 1 (Beetle) and the pre-1968 Volkswagen Microbus, its floor pan with the Type 1 Karmann Ghia, and its concept with the company's Kübelwagen, which had been used by the German military during World War II. EU Titled Liquid Cooled TYP82 Kubelwagen". Intermeccanica. Archived from the original on 25 December 2019 . Retrieved 25 December 2019. We took a brief spin in the rig, fittingly near the U.S. War College in Carlisle, PA, with a de-commissioned Howitzer aimed our way. As noted in the initial testing of captured Type 82, the ride and seating of this replica version is indeed comfortable, although more so, thanks to Intermeccanica’s modernization of the design. While the acceleration is moderate at best, the handling is smooth and predictable, and right in keeping with all-terrain intentions of the original design. Modern VW Type 82 in a reenacment Variants Type 67: 2-stretcher ambulance (Type 60 chassis + mod Type 82 body) After the war it was left there and the car does have some historical papers showing it was registered in
a b c d e Carroll, John (17 January 2019). "Industry and Style". Key Military. Archived from the original on 18 February 2022 . Retrieved 18 February 2022. Light weight. While it was some 41cm (16in) longer than the Willys MB, it weighed more than 300kg (660lb) less.After field trials, the car still needed upgrades to further refine and improve its off-road capability. The ground clearance went up, and the addition of gear reduction hubs and a modified first gear slowed down speed to match the walking pace of infantry. With these changes, the Type 82 was put into mass production in early 1940 with enough time to ramp up production for the invasion of France. Variants of the Type 82 would see service in every front with the Wehrmacht and would serve roles as troop transports, radio and command cars, ambulance, and more.
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