page_title: Volkswagen LT
section_title: History
hierarchical_section_title: Volkswagen LT / 1st generation LT (Typ 28/Typ 21) / History
caption_attribution_description: I took this photograph, myself in April 2007 and hereby release it into the public domain to the full extent possible in relevant jurisdictions. The fire truck appears to be in daily use, though it must be about 25 years old.
context_page_description: The Volkswagen LT was the largest light commercial panel van produced by Volkswagen from 1975 to 2006. Two generations were produced.
context_section_description: Volkswagen introduced the Volkswagen Type 2 in 1950 and developed light commercial vehicle versions for German and European markets. The name "Kombi" (the name under which the Type 2 was sold in Brazil) established itself as a concept term to describe an entire light commercial vehicle segment. The automaker introduced the revised Volkswagen Type 2 (T2) in 1967. Commercial customers were shipping heavier and larger-volume freight. The Volkswagen Type 2 platform was also limited by its rear-mounted engine design. In total 471,221 series 1 LTs were produced between 1975 and 1996.
caption: Early LT 31 double chassis cab
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