Car Volkswagen T3 Camper Van COBI 24638 – Action Town 1:35

MODEL VOLKSWAGEN T3 CAMPER VAN | COBI 24638

Building set of the Volkswagen T3 Camper Van in orange and white with black details such as wipers, bumpers, and a bike rack. Includes a steering wheel and front seats. The model is complemented by a scenic setup featuring a rock with a tourist equipped with binoculars and a backpack, two trees, and a hiking signpost. There is also a yellow bicycle leaning against a wooden bench with refreshments, which a wild boar is eyeing. The bicycle can be attached to the rack and a figure can sit on it. Volkswagen T3 Camper Van is an iconic camper vehicle manufactured by the German automaker Volkswagen between 1979–1990. The building set is produced under an official Volkswagen Group license.

Did you know:

The Volkswagen T3 is the third generation of the legendary Transporter series. Compared to the previous T1 and T2 models, the T3 is slightly longer and wider, providing more space for passengers and equipment. It also features a more angular design, which earned it the nicknames “Vanagon” or “Brick.” The Volkswagen T3 was the first to introduce an all-wheel-drive version, known as Syncro. The Syncro version became very popular among adventurers because it handled rough terrain, mountains, and snow with ease.

Camper variants were mostly produced by Westfalia, and the typical camper equipment included a folding bed, a small kitchenette, storage space, and sometimes a refrigerator and a water tank. However, this particular model with a raised fixed roof was a special Camper Van variant designed for even greater travel comfort. It allowed standing inside the vehicle, and the elevated roof contained an additional bed with storage space.

The Volkswagen T3 Camper Van has become a cult collectible vehicle. It is popular among travelers, and there is even a worldwide community that organizes meetups, parts exchanges, and vehicle modifications.

Technical specifications: 

• vehicle length - 4570 mm
• vehicle width - 1840 mm
• engine capacity - 1913 cm³ - water-cooled Boxer 4
• maximum speed - 125 km/h
• four- or five-speed manual transmission
• average fuel consumption 11–14 l / 100 km
• vehicle weight (empty) - approx. 1700 kg

What did the leading VW designer Gustav Mayer say about the T3 Camper Van?

“The development of the T3 was not just about a new design – it was about keeping up with where people actually travel. And we wanted to prove this with the T3: stronger, more practical, and capable of reaching places many cars cannot. This laid the foundation for versions like Syncro – and it became an icon among adventurers.” “The Transporter is not just a van – it is a tool for adventurers.”

About the COBI building set:

• COBI building set 24638 is made of 232 high-quality ABS pieces
• collection Action Town 1:35
• pad printed – no stickers
• highly detailed workmanship
• made in the EU
• compatible with other building set brands