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Pix of bus-like vehicles. Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, and man of VW's period competitors tried to emulate their sucess with the transporter. Even Chrysler is a modern day hanger-on, claiming to have invented the minivan (VW 1949), and claiming to have invented the double-door (VW 1953).

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http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/retro/more-on-japans-mini-vw-bus-replicas-120794.php

 2006-12-15
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Davide

On ebay.de there is this barndoor clone coming from DDR
 2006-06-10
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Unimog Unimog Unimog Unimog Unimog
Tom Bueses

 2006-05-07
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Our child! Our child! Our child!
Lynn Hayes
Sanfu 500 1984 Van
We need a starter for it. But... since it has a Subaru motorcycle motor, it can be kick started. It has never ran on anything but propane!
 2006-05-06
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10/19/06 Lynn Hayes We have decided to sell this Van
Serious enquirers Only!
(336) 853-4526
Best offer!
We have 2 bids on it, already!
No Answer? Leave message!
05/11/06 Lynn Hayes OOPS,
Meant to say it is a 600cc engine... LPG600 is the name on the front and back of it
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Thierry Federspiel
original pictures of Hanomag and Renault 4. see picture "no Idea"
 2006-04-14
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No idea... No idea...


 2005-12-31
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03/23/06 Fed this is a Hanomag F20 or Mercedes 207 (Hanomag Van production was taken over by Mercedes in the late 60's. The car on top was a Renault 4.
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Japanese Mini Buses Japanese Mini Buses Japanese Mini Buses Japanese Mini Buses Japanese Mini Buses
Japanese Mini Buses Japanese Mini Buses Japanese Mini Buses Japanese Mini Buses
Thom
Mini Bus Fan
The newest craze in Japan - take a JDM mini van and turn it in a VW bus clone.
 2005-12-05
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Japanese Mini Buses Japanese Mini Buses Japanese Mini Buses Japanese Mini Buses Japanese Mini Buses
Japanese Mini Buses Japanese Mini Buses Japanese Mini Buses Japanese Mini Buses Japanese Mini Buses Japanese Mini Buses
Thom
Mini Bus Fan
The newest craze in Japan - take a JDM mini van and turn it in a VW bus clone.
 2005-12-05
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Mini-bus Mini-bus


 2005-12-01
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05/15/06 Steve Radabaugh Where can a person find out more about this little bus? thanks




 2005-11-05
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10/25/07 Linda This is the cutiest little VW Van I have ever seen ... Please tell me where I can get one and more about them.. thanks Linda
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Patrick Guillemet
http://www.carhistorybg.com/makes.php?lid=2&id=10
What about this splendid bulgarian splitscreen pickup and bus ?
 2005-10-30
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Dandy Lion - FOR SALE Dandy Lion - FOR SALE Dandy Lion - FOR SALE Dandy Lion - FOR SALE Dandy Lion - FOR SALE
Chris
This is a 1964 GMC step-van that has been converted into a custom camper. The top half of a late-model VW Camper has been welded on top of the step-van to make a second story (and a third when the VW is popped). The camper is wired for both AC and DC power, sleeps up to 8, has a sink, icebox, propane stove, kitchen table, and lots of storage. The interior is all cedarwood and has a rustic cabin feel. All the windows have screens, and there are fans throughout. The camper is also complete with oak hardwood floors! The GMC has a strong straight six engine. The engine has not been started in more than a year, but ran strong before being parked and should start right up with a little know how. So what's the problem? The GMC needs a new steering box. This camper cannot be driven home. Buyer will need to find a new steering box, or have a new one made. You will need to arrange for it to be towed or fixed before taking possession. This vehicle is perfect for cruising the country, or parking out in the woods and squatting! Two golf cart batteries allow you to live with power for up to a week (est). The pictures listed are from three years ago, and the vehicle is dirty now from sitting, but will clean up nice. I may have some pictures left from 4 years ago when I bought this, and you can see how much better it actually looks now! I put a lot of time into this vehicle. Some things that I put in new: fuel tank, fuel pump, flooring, paint job, DC electrical system and lots of little things. Seriously, even if you didn't want to fix the steering box, this camper would still make a great home for someone wanting some shelter in the woods. It could even work as a weekend hunting cabin! The camper is water tight, and the weld around the VW does not leak at all. The windshield on the VW is cracked though, and could be fixed under insurance, although it never bothered me. If you want some more info, please email me at schooloftrout at gmail-dot-com. $1,300 - or make me an offer
 2005-10-14
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08/30/06 Jordan Tijerina hello, i am interested in your vehichle, very interested, and i woulkd like to know where you are located.
how does the engine run?
thanls, email me a rainhippie17@yahoo.com
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1957 Goliath 1957 Goliath 1957 Goliath 1957 Goliath 1957 Goliath
1957 Goliath 1957 Goliath 1957 Goliath 1957 Goliath 1957 Goliath 1957 Goliath
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A rip-off of the VW bus. It had a 2-cylinder engine mounted under the front seat. The floor was wood, and the body behind the cab was aluminum.
 2005-05-29
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01/17/06 alex haha thats freakin awsome it looks almost just like a vw bus.
12/16/05 Jerry Looks alot like one my family had in the late '50s and early '60s. Ours was a lot shinier...but then again, it was also 45 years newer! Ours didn't have the extra windows, tho.

I've often thought it would be fun to get another one and transplant a modern drive train into it. That little 2 cylinder 2 stroke engine wasn't robust enough to stand up to southern California driving! When I was a teenager, I thought a beefed up Olds Toronado or Cad Eldo engine + transaxle would be fun....nowadays maybe a Prius...perhaps a Suburu drive train might just drop in with only a little work...Hope someone bought this one and is having fun with it!
11/19/05 carlos hoffman is this goliath microbus for sale?, thanks
11/18/05 CARLOS HOFFMAN Is the goliath for sale?
05/29/05 FRED THIS GOLIATH IS UNBELIEVEABLE! I THOUGHT I'D SEEN EVERYTHING! I'M TOTALLY AMAZED---YET SOMEHOW DUMBFOUNDED! PLEASE---YOU HAVE TO POST MORE INFO ON THIS STRANGE VEHICLE! THANKS!
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1957 Goliath 1957 Goliath 1957 Goliath 1957 Goliath 1957 Goliath
1957 Goliath 1957 Goliath 1957 Goliath 1957 Goliath 1957 Goliath 1957 Goliath
Thom
A rip-off of the VW bus. It had a 2-cylinder engine mounted under the front seat. The floor was wood, and the body behind the cab was aluminum.
 2005-05-29
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01/28/08 Ryan Does anyone know who currently owns this 57 Goliath? Thanks
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A Nissan Bus. A Nissan Bus. A Nissan Bus.
Jake Perkins
A Japanese van converted to look like a Bus. It is available for import from Japan to Canada for $14,900. Found at website for JnS Imports.
 2005-03-15
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