From that first Microbus in 1949, the VW multipurpose vehicle has been a maverick catering to those who march to a different drummer.
Actually, the vehicle fell out of favor when the name was changed to Vanagon -referring top part van/part wagon.
The MV comes with those rear-facing second row of bucket seats. With a table top that pops out of the vehicle`s side wall, you now have a setup for a meal or a card game for nomadic travelers or vacationing campers.
While most minivans offer fixed or only pop-open-a-crack side rear windows, the Eurovan side rear windows slide wide open for ventilation for the card players and vacation travelers.
The third rear bench seat slides forward, and the back fully reclines so that once the card game is over, you and a cohort or two can take a nap. Directly behind the third seat in the cargo hold there`s also a mattress so one more weary traveler can take a snooze.
That rear cargo hold mattress rests on top of what appears to be cabinets reached by opening the garage door hatch lid. Two large bins with security doors flank a suitcase compartment under the mattress. Some design engineer with a love of travel and the outdoors obviously drew from first-hand experience to accommodate so much stowage capacity.
Standard equipment includes the rear-facing seats ( they are removable), pop-up rear table, sliding side windows, power brakes and steering, rear window wiper/ washer/defroster, dual front/rear seat air-conditioning/heating, AM-FM stereo, CD player w/ AUX, dual power outside mirrors, 225-55-r17 tires, 17 " Audi aluminum rims, towing package,limo tinted glass, intermittent wipers, digital clock and trip odometer, driver- and passenger-side vanity mirrors, cup holders in the glove box/front door pockets/rear side panels, body-color bumpers and side and rear snap-in curtains. The engine is a 2.5, 5 cylinder manual engine.
Weekender package includes pop-up top with sleeping for two added passengers to convert Eurovan into a tent on wheels. The package also offers refrigerator and auxiliary battery, to name just a few items.
For uniqueness and families opting for low-cost motoring vacations Hunters, fishermen, snowmobilers and off-road bike enthusiasts probably will also be the ones whohelp to contribute to Euro van's cult status, the same enjoyed by the old VW Microbus.