The
VW Microbus, also called the
Transporter or just
Bus. They were rear engine, four cylinder
air cooled Volkswagens. Engines very similar to the
Type I but squished down. Sometimes called
pancake engines. Production went from the early
1950's to
1979.
They're not the safest vehicle in the world, considering there's about an inch of metal between you and the road. If you get in a head on collision, count on broken legs. However, they're remarkably fun to drive, as long as you don't have to parallel park.