What was a Volkswagen van called in the 1970s?
Legacy of the type 2 like the beetle, the van has received numerous nicknames worldwide, including microbus, minibus, and, because of its popularity in the counterculture movement of the 1960s and 1970s, hippie van and hippie bus. The vw microbus soon became the choice mode of transport for young people heading to concerts or protest marches due to its ability to fit lots of gear, people, and supplies. It was also a top choice among self-sufficient hippies because parts could be swapped easily without the aid of mechanics.