The Top 10 Volkswagons of All Time

Volkswagen has been one of the best deals in cars since they first rolled off the assembly line in 1939. Since that early date Volkswagen has had many models roll through its factory doors. Here are the best ten ever to be welded together and sold under the title of Volkswagen

Number ten on the list is the Volkswagen Jetta. Still being produced today it is known for its great gas mileage and decent power.

Number nine on the countdown is the Euro van. Even though it had a very short run for purchasing in the United States, it brought back a lot of memories of the original. It was exceptional in the fact that it could be used as a camper like the original Volkswagen van. Without the camper adaptation though it losses a lot of its charm.

Number eight on the countdown is the little known Type 3. What was special about this model was that it was a compact station wagon, that more comfortably, sat four to five people then the original beetle. However it used the same basic engine, just compacted into what is known as the Pancake style usually using fuel injection instead of a carburetor.

The seventh automobile on the countdown is the air cooled Vanagon. Made between the years of 1980 and 1983 it was the newest model of Volkswagen ever to use the air cooled engine that made them famous, and the only diesel air cooled they ever had.

Number six is the Waterboxer Vanagon. It was made right after the air cooled Vanagon and was pretty much the same, except for the fact that its rear engine was replaced with a more modern water cooled engine that would be less inclined to overheat.

The fifth model ever to role of the assembly line was the new beetle. It used a lot of styling elements from the original beetle, however the engine was moved to the front of the car, and the entire car was redone to give it a more modern look.

The Number four Volkswagen is the rare Volkswagen truck from the 1960’s. These were basically the same as Volkswagen busses, however its body was constructed to be more of a truck then a van style.

The third on the list is the original Rabbit. The reason this one is so high on the list is because of its popularity as a converter for bio-diesel, as well as the complex design that set a standard for all future models.

Number two on the countdown is ironically the second vehicle ever made by Volkswagen. It is the Micro bus, which is commonly associated with hippies. It used a small 1300cc engine at first but grew through the years to a 2000cc engine which is commonly customized for more power.

The number one on the countdown is the one the only classic Beetle. The original Volkswagen Beetle survived more then 50 years of production with little changes. What started out in Nazi Germany survived the war and moved all over the globe, finally stopping as the new Beetle was starting to get on the roadways. Its small size, light weight, affordability, and reliable air-cooled engine kept it popular far past its prime.