The first-generation Microbus was budget-friendly and built for sightseeing adventures. The 23-window bus was designed as a vehicle to tour the Swiss Alps, with seats for up to nine passengers. The van’s features include eight skylights, two curved rear windows, a retractable skylight, and a split windshield. (Photos courtesy of Volkswagen of America)
On June 2nd, 2023, Volkswagen—with The National Day Calendar—will celebrate the inaugural International Volkswagen Bus Day. Paying homage to a global automotive icon, the celebration takes fans of the Type 2 VW Bus for a ride into the future with the debut of the three-row version of Volkswagen’s all-electric ID Buzz in Huntington Beach, Calif.
This global reveal will include new product showcases, live entertainment, and streamed programming, plus a “Cars & Coffee” style gathering for classic Volkswagen Bus owners. Adding the International Volkswagen Bus Day designation commemorates a major milestone in the brand’s journey to electrification and creates a day for worldwide VW Bus and ID Buzz fans to celebrate for years to come.
The ID Buzz is on sale in Europe in two-row and cargo-vehicle configurations.
North American ID Buzz On Sale 2024
The ID Buzz will be the latest addition to Volkswagen of America’s growing fleet of all-electric vehicles. Already available in Europe in two-row and cargo-vehicle configurations, the three-row model is planned for sale in the North American market starting in 2024.
The zero-tailpipe emission ID Buzz transfers the design of one of the greatest automobile icons—the Microbus—to the era of electric mobility. Its short overhangs, spacious interior and available two-tone color palette pay homage to the past, while the high-tech interior, progressive design features, and EV technology marks it clearly as a vehicle of the future.
“Whether you call them Buses, Bullis, or Kombis, the legacy Type 2s have left on modern culture is unmatched,” Cameron Batten, Chief Communications Officer, Volkswagen Group of America, said in a release. “As we continue to introduce the T2’s 21st Century electric successor, the ID Buzz, we’re thrilled to create this annual day of celebration for Volkswagen bus fans and enthusiasts everywhere.”
The first-generation “Microbus” was built from 1951-1967. A Type 2 camper van is shown.
National Day Calendar
The National Day Calendar is the original source for fun, unusual and unique National and International Days. Since its beginnings on National Popcorn Day in 2013, the organization has been dedicated to the official creation and tracking of National Days, National Weeks, National Months, and International Days.
“National Day Calendar is honored to announce International Volkswagen Bus Day will be celebrated each June 2nd,” Amy Monette, CEO, National Day Calendar, said in a release.
“Life is about celebrating moments and milestones and we are happy to have another reason to celebrate every day,” Monette said. “We can’t wait to see the #VWBusDay celebrations worldwide.”
Volkswagen brand fans and enthusiasts seeking more information on the Huntington Beach celebration of International Volkswagen Bus Day can learn more here. Live broadcast coverage will begin at 11 a.m. EST on RadioWoodstock.com and on YouTube.
