Cars and TransportationA look back at the "Spilttie" era06:23This browser does not support the video element.Cars and Transportation08/12/2015August 12, 2015The VW Bus was the right car at the right time. In 1948 the mini transporter filled a market gap and quickly became a global bestseller. The VW Bus was incredibly versatile. DW takes the pickup version, the T1 Doka, out for a spin.Copy linkAdvertisement