The Vanagon Dictionary

English · source definition

A model of early buses that had the highest level of interior features and trim levels. Usually with the small sight-seeing windows in the roof and either 21 or 23 side windows. Also a HUGE fabric sunroof was available as an option.

English · machine-assisted draft

Pre-1964 Hardtop Deluxe Bus model

• deluxe
• hardtop

English · machine-assisted draft

Rare combination of Deluxe roof clip on Kombi or Standard model Bus

• deluxe
• kombi

English · machine-assisted draft

Aluminum rods to prevent luggage from hitting rear windows

• deluxe
• bus
• rear

English · source definition

Usually refers to the Microbus Deluxe Station Wagen, with 21 or 23 Windows and a Sunroof.

English · machine-assisted draft

Trim level/accessories package used for a short period of time on the Deluxe Kombi Bay Window Bus

• clipper
• trim

English · machine-assisted draft

A type of clear plastic material used for corner windows in Barndoor era deluxe buses before glass was used.

• material
• window
• barndoor

English · source definition

Upper mid-range model of the bus with nicer interior components than the Kombi , but without the extra trappings of the Deluxe model. Standards have headliners, while Kombis and Panels did not.

English · source definition

Generally accepted to mean a mid-range trim model of a Volkswagen Transporter . That is, not a utility/commercial truck, and yet not a Deluxe model with all the bells and whistles of luxury and convenience. usually, a Kombi has windows along the side, seats, and some side paneling. Kombis also had fibreboard overhead instead of a headliner.