December 21st, 2013 will marl the end of sixty-three years of production for the Volkswagen Transporter van. Globally, over 10 million of these VW "buses" have been produced. The Transporter has always been known for its extraordinary durability, but it also breaks down frequently. This flaw was never a big deal though, as the engine is simply built and very easy to repair. The bus is deeply rooted in music history. It appeared on album cover for Bob Dylan and The Beach Boys. It also was the vehicle of choice for the thousands of fans who followed The Grateful Dead across the country. There is also a rumor that Steve Jobs sold his Transporter in order to buy the circuit board he used to build his first computer. Needless to say, the VW bus will be dearly missed, and will live on in our hearts for generations to come.
http://www.nbcnews.com/business/vws-hippie-hauler-ending-its-long-strange-trip-4B11231364
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