Machine Works VW Campervan Engine by Franzis

Build a model of the Machine Works VW Campervan Engine by Franzis. It is an official VW Official Licensed product. The model was produced in the usual Franzis high-quality and reflects back the to original as possible.

Volkswagen VW Bulli T1 4-cylinder boxer engine kit is true to the original functional model of the classic, air-cooled 4-cylinder engine block from 1950 on a scale of 1: 4 (assembled approx. 22 x 20 x 17 cm in size). Includes 200 plastic components for screwing and plugging (without gluing) – crankshaft, pistons and valves even move.  The transparent motor housing allows an exciting look inside. The integrated sound module offers a powerful original Bulli sound Officially licensed by Volkswagen, including detailed assembly instructions and a comprehensive manual with lots of information about the VW engine. They estimate that the model will take approximately 2 hours to build.

When production of the VW Type 2 commenced in 1950, the car was just the second model by Volkswagon after the “Beetle”. With its air-cooled boxer engine, the “Bulli”, as it was cooled by its fans, became an icon of our roads and its boxer engine became Volkswagon’s most built engine.

This is not a toy. It is not suitable for under 14 years.

Educational benefits of Machine Works VW Campervan Engine by Franzis:

• learn about the Bulli 4 cylinder boxer engine
• develop fine motor skills