The creation of this Single double cabin Kombi It was the dealership's work Carbel, located in Belo Horizonte.
The company, which is still in operation today, made this special modification to a passenger van of the time.
Although the model has not left the assembly lines of the factory, Volkswagen in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, the work carried out by Carbel was so well done that the Kombi looks like an official factory model.
The project was recorded in photos by the renowned automotive journalist from Minas Gerais Raymond Couto e Silva, also known as Viscount of Ouro Preto.
The images were preserved and are now part of the collection of MIAU (Automotive Press Museum), thanks to the donation made by the journalist's son, Raimundo Couto.
One of the most intriguing aspects of this Kombi is that it was created from a passenger version known as the Standard, and not of pick-up, as would be expected.
Although this double cabin Kombi is a single piece, the Volkswagen only officially offered the version double cabin in Brazil in 1981.
If you are passionate about classic cars, this Kombi is further proof of the cultural and historical impact that these vehicles have in Brazil and the world.
So, next time you hear about a Kombi, remember: there may be a lot more history behind it than you imagine!