Volkswagen Pickup Classic Cars

Classic Volkswagen Pickups: Buy a Legend

Volkswagen is among the most easily recognisable brands in the automotive world. Since its inception, the company has produced many different variations of vehicles. If you're looking to buy a classic VW pickup truck, eBay can help you find an inexpensive pickup or Mk1 Caddy for sale.

Volkswagen has been producing trucks, pickups, and utes since the 1950s; however, two of the most well-known classic pickups are used VW Caddy Mk1 and VW Type 2 vans. These two classic pickups are known to fascinate generations, which is also the reason why they continue to enjoy a massive share of used classic pickup Volkswagen classic cars. Here are their main features:

• Volkswagen Type 2 Bus: Known as the Camper in the United Kingdom, the model was produced between 1950 and 1980. It is easily distinguished by its Beetle shape. The first generation was produced until 1967, and it was equipped with four variations of the petrol engine. The second generation was produced until the end of 1979. The later generation is recognisable by only one front windscreen compared to the split windscreen of the first-generation design.
• Mk1 Caddy: The vintage VW Caddy pickup was produced between 1980 and 1996. Still, the classic name tag is usually used to identify Caddy models of the first generation that were produced until 1984. Also known as the Mk1 Golf Pickup, the Rabbit-style pickup truck used 1.5-litre petrol engine for its base models.

The Volkswagen Caddy pickup is a successor to the Type 2 pickup bus and both these pickups made their mark in the history books. In fact, there are many similarities in the VW Caddy and the second-generation VW pickup bus. Both use similar frames and powerful 1.5-litre petrol engines that can be upgraded to the 1.9-litre diesel engine in Caddy and 2.0-litre engine in the T2 Bus. You might also be unaware that Caddy and post-2 type of pickup buses use a variety of similar parts, making it easier to switch and replace accessories. Each model may have a slightly different procedure, so refer to the manufacturer's instructions.

The Volkswagen Caddy originally debuted as the Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup in North America and other parts of the world. Two years after the original release, the pickup debuted in Europe where it was dubbed Caddy.