What Are VW Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3? Classic VW Models Explained

Опубликовано: 13 Июль 2026
на канале: Kombi Garage
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What do Volkswagen Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 actually mean?

In this video, we break down classic VW model names and type numbers, including the Beetle, Kombi, Karmann Ghia and Type 3. If you have ever wondered how VW’s naming system works, or why some cars are called Type 1, Type 2 or Type 3, this video helps make sense of it.

We cover the difference between Beetle and Karmann Ghia, Kombi and Microbus, and how Volkswagen’s “Type” system fits across the classic air-cooled range.

If you enjoy classic VW history, model identification, and understanding what you are actually looking at, this one will help.

🕘Timestamps:
Type 1 0:33,
Type 2 2:43,
Type 3 4:23,

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