The 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 Campervan represented an important stage in the evolution of VW’s legendary camper, building upon the success of the original Split Screen model. Manufactured in Hanover, Germany, the second-generation ‘Bay Window’ introduced a larger panoramic windscreen, improved suspension, greater interior space and more refined driving characteristics, making it an increasingly practical choice for touring and everyday transport.

By 1972, further improvements to braking, engine options and body design marked the transition from the early T2a to the later T2b models. Already firmly established as a symbol of freedom and adventure, the Bay Window camper helped carry Volkswagen’s touring philosophy into a new generation — a legacy that continues through successive Transporter models and today’s electric ID. Buzz.