What does bulli mean on a VW Transporter?
In german “bulli” is the general term for all vw bus generations, though preferably for the early ones, the t1s (1950-1967) and t2s (1967-1979). The different translations: in the uk it’s a campervan or a veedub bus, in the usa a microbus, and in australia and south africa a kombi. Yet, as recognizable as the vw bus may be, there are several editions in its 75-year history that most people don’t know about. Of those obscure models, the 23-window volkswagen bus is one of the rarest and most unique.
What is a VW Bulli?
The Bulli or Bully is the small VW bus with the VW Type 2 model. While these were often used for transportation in the past, they are now a popular vehicle that is also often used for camping vacations. There is enough space for all your camping accessories, including camping furniture, your camping kitchen and food. Popular nicknames in German include VW-Bus, Bulli/Bully (a portmanteau of Bus and Lieferwagen (delivery van)), Hippie-van, or simply der Bus.