What is the VW Bulli?
A van for adventure, your home on the road, a collector’s item. Not many Volkswagen vehicles compare to the versatility of the camper van, lovingly referred to as the Bulli in Germany. And there aren’t many Volkswagens that have provided so many unforgettable moments for their owners. The original T1 and T2 (sometimes called a VW-Bus or Kombi) are what you think of when you hear “hippie van”. The third generation of the Type 2 is probably one of the most sought after campervans. You’ll here people call these a Vanagon.
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. Bus values really are tied to the number of windows. And 23 is the rare maximum. A 23-window VW bus (a Type 2) is worth 16 percent more than a 21-window.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.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 does bulli mean?
The original Aboriginal name for the area was Bulla or Bulla Bulla, meaning two mountains (Mount Kembla and Mount Keira). Other meanings of the name Bulli have been given as white grubs and place where the Christmas Bush grows (Place names of the Wollongong Region). History. Bulli is possibly derived from an Aboriginal word signifying double or two mountains referring to Mount Kembla and Mount Keira, but other derivations have been suggested. Originally inhabited by Dharawal Aboriginal people, European wood cutters worked in the area from about 1815.