Japanese Replica VW Vans

I thought these were exclusive to Japan, but I’ve found that there is at least one company in the UK selling these clever little VW van look-a-likes.  The irony is that most of these vans were inspired by the original Volkswagen vans of the fifties.  With flat nose design and engine tucked in the rear these critters already have a lot of VW spirit in them.  This car sales company is selling them for around 6,000 pounds or about US $12,000.  In looking through used car sites in Japan I’ve seen them for as low as US $2,000 used.  They’re very basic and modified from more than one make of Japanese minivan.  As Volkswagen has stayed out of the affordable van market for sometime it’s refreshing to see these colorful replicas, but are they legit with regard to VW and it’s copyright logo?  

Smaller than the originals and built with modern technology they’re quite practical.  The engines are only 660 cc and some models are 4 wheel drive!  Check out these Japanese VW van replica sites, Mini Bus Fan and Wagen Style.

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