The VW Bulli was the brainchild of Dutch Volkswagen import Ben Pon after a visit the firm’s Wolfsburg plant. Pon saw an in-house special known as the Plattenwagen which was used to ferry materials around the plant.

Pon’s idea became the Volkswagen Transporter, or Bulli — one of the world’s most successful and long-lived automotive models. Almost seventy years later, the VW Transporter is still going strong. To mark the occasion, Volkswagen will launch a ’70 Years of the Bulli’ special edition at the Geneva International Motor Show.

Based on a T7 Multivan Comfortline model, this exclusive special will take elements from the Multivan Highline and California models to achieve a timeless, high-class finish that’s reminiscent of the original Bulli.

Wood-look flooring taken from the VW California helps to create a stylish retro look.

Wood-look flooring, chrome trim and optional two-tone paintwork complete the look of this highly-specified van. Inside, buyers will be cosseted with special lighting, modified seat covers and a premium multifunction display and instrument panel framed in piano gloss black trim from the Highline model.

The special edition model will be available to order in Germany from the beginning of May. UK availability has yet to be confirmed, so if you’re keen, it may be worth contacting your dealer and asking them to put in a request to VW HQ.