Volkswagen Kombi's epic journey reaches end after 63 years...
but buyers can snap up limited final edition of iconic van for £26,000
- Brazil is the last country still producing the iconic vehicle after it was introduced in Germany 63 years ago
- It will cease production due to new safety rules mandating every vehicle must have air bags and anti-lock braking
- As a farewell gesture, Volkswagen is offering a limited final edition to buyers - priced at an estimated £26,000
- Yesterday, exhibition was held in Sao Bernardo, Brazil, to honour the last of the Volkswagen Kombi vans
By Sophie Jane Evans and Matt Blake
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For 63 years, it has carried families of hippies, hauled surfers in search of killer waves and served as a workhorse across many developing countries.
But now, the Volkswagen Kombi's epic journey has finally reached the end of the road.
The iconic vehicle has succumbed to environmental legislation - meaning it will no longer be produced in Brazil, or anywhere else in the world.
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Iconic: The Volkswagen kombi servisi's epic journey has finally reached the end of the road after 63 years of production. Above, a multi-coloured fleet of the beloved vehicles
Farewell gesture: The Kombi Servisi has succumbed to environmental legislation. For those who have any concerns regarding where by and kombi Servisi the best way to use Kombi Servisi, you are able to email us on the site. However, Volkswagen is now offering a limited final version (pictured) to buyers and collectors
Final edition: About 1,200 'last edition' models are expected to be produced by the German manufacturer - each priced at an estimated $43,000 (£26,000)
Brazil is the only country still producing the beloved model, which was introduced in Germany in 1950.
However, it will cease production on December 20 due to new safety regulations coming into force next year - mandating that every vehicle in the country must have air bags and anti-lock braking.
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