From his new ID Buzz, Volkswagen plays on nostalgia and references to history. The design and philosophy of this electric van takes us back first transporter, T1. This one was born under the influence of Dutch Volkswagen importer Ben Pon. It was he who came up with the first drawings of Kombi. Inspired by the “Plattenwagen” machine seen in 1947 at the Wolfsburg factory. It already contains the codes of the future Combi in a certain way. Rear engine, front cab, flat top for maximum load. Ben Pon adapted it from the Beetle mechanic. After intense negotiations with the management of his project for the first Volkswagen SUV, ladybug could somehow see the light. It was in 1950.

Volkswagen overalls in Porsche colors

Four years later, Porsche, close to Volkswagen, entered into a partnership with the brand. It was about delivery of Transporter T1 vehicles. At that time, the brand produced only sports cars, and for this a universal model was needed accompany him to the Mille Miglia. You know that a mythical endurance race, competed on the open road in Italy for 24 hours. Dedicated to this, Porsche needed utilities to transport pilots, transport equipment and tow their cars. These new “Porsche Kombi” swarmed in red and with the inscription Renndienst (race support) will accompany the brand until the 70s! For more difficult missions, this is also done call Mercedes-Benz in time. The star brand supplies him with 0 317, a bus model specially converted into a truck, for transport precious Porsches!

Renndienst station wagon of the 21st century

73 years after the first Transporter and 69 years after this edition of the Mille Miglia, Porsche and the Netherlands renew their history. As a bow to Ben Pon, Porsche’s Dutch subsidiary ordered from Volkswagen several copies of ID Buzz ! They will serve as ceremonial models for promotional purposes. This year Porsche turns 75 years old, and celebrate them as best you can! She pushed the links all the way out, sporting matching shades burgundy, so characteristic of that time ! Logo, brand name, inscription “Rendist” additionally appear on the flanks like the original 1954 T1. The 2022 ID Buzz was already a homage to the 1954 Combi, this special version even more so in Renndienst colors!