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Today's spot!
Well-known Volkswagen T2 van. Most of the surviving VW vans in the NL are in use as camper.
1584 cc air-cooled boxer rear engine.
1510 kg.
Production VW T2: 1967-1979.
Production VW T2b: 1972-1979.
Original first reg. number: June 30, 1974 (estimated).
New Dutch old type reg. number: Sept. 30, 1975 (private import).
Since Aug. 31, 2018 at current owner.
Sint Pancras, Zuideinde, Bovenweg, April 27, 2025.
© 2025 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved
Today's spot!
Well-known Volkswagen T2 van. Most of the surviving VW vans in the NL are in use as camper.
1584 cc air-cooled boxer rear engine.
1510 kg.
Production VW T2: 1967-1979.
Production VW T2b: 1972-1979.
Original first reg. number: June 30, 1974 (estimated).
New Dutch old type reg. number: Sept. 30, 1975 (private import).
Since Aug. 31, 2018 at current owner.
Sint Pancras, Zuideinde, Bovenweg, April 27, 2025.
© 2025 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved
The Mercedes T2 406/407/408/409-Series was introduced in Jan. 1968.
These vans were also sold as Hanomag-Henschel till the early 1970s.
The T2 series is also called Düsseldorfer Transporter or Düdo.
In 1996 the Mercedes T2 was replaced by the Vario series.
Most surviving Mercedes T2 vans today are converted into motorhomes.
2172 cc L4 Diesel engine.
2700 kg.
Max. payload: 790 kg.
Production Mercedes-Benz T2 series Kastenwagen: 1967-1996.
Production Mercedes-Benz T2 this 1st gen.: 1967-1986.
Original first reg. number: Jan. 17, 1972.
New Danish reg. number: July 11, 2007 (still valid, sold 6 times since then).
At current owner since Oct. 21, 2015.
See also: www.tjekbil.dk/nummerplade/YU24417/overblik
Number seen: about 4.
København-Grøndals Park Kvarter, Grøndalsvænge Allé, Aug. 7, 2021.
© 2021 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved
The Mercedes T2 406/407/408/409-Series was introduced in Jan. 1968.
These vans were also sold as Hanomag-Henschel till the early 1970s.
The T2 series is also called Düsseldorfer Transporter or Düdo.
In 1996 the Mercedes T2 was replaced by the Vario series.
Most surviving Mercedes T2 vans today are converted into motorhomes.
2172 cc L4 Diesel engine.
2700 kg.
Max. payload: 790 kg.
Production Mercedes-Benz T2 series Kastenwagen: 1967-1996.
Production Mercedes-Benz T2 this 1st gen.: 1967-1986.
Original first reg. number: Jan. 17, 1972.
New Danish reg. number: July 11, 2007 (still valid, sold 6 times since then).
At current owner since Oct. 21, 2015.
See also: www.tjekbil.dk/nummerplade/YU24417/overblik
Number seen: about 4.
København-Grøndals Park Kvarter, Grøndalsvænge Allé, Aug. 7, 2021.
© 2021 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved
The body of this former rescue Renault Master was treated by Carrosserie J.C. Picot S.A., Beaune.
See also: www.petit-ambulances.com/picot-by-gruau/
It's now in use as a camper.
The new Renault Master Series was presented in September 1980. It replaced the 1965-1982 Renault Saviem SG Series.
The Master had a very characteristic modernistic design. It is said that Marcello Gandini (who died last month, Torino 1938-2024) was the main designer of the Master Type I. Gandini then worked at the Bertone studio.
This first generation Master has the new face-lifted front grille.
1995 cc L4 Petrol engine.
2270 kg.
Max. payload: 715 kg.
Production Renault Master Series: Aug. 1980-present.
Production Renault Master I Series: Aug. 1980-Sept. 1997.
Production Master I this Phase II: March 1989-Sept. 1997.
Production Master I with this type engine: March 1989-Sept. 1994.
Original first reg. number: Oct. 26, 1993.
New Dutch reg. number: March 4, 2009 (private import, still valid, April 2024).
Sold 3 times after import in NL.
At current owner since Oct; 21, 2019.
Amsterdam-Noord, tt Melissaweg, June 3, 2020.
© 2020 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved
The body of this former rescue Renault Master was treated by Carrosserie J.C. Picot S.A., Beaune.
See also: www.petit-ambulances.com/picot-by-gruau/
It's now in use as a camper.
The new Renault Master Series was presented in September 1980. It replaced the 1965-1982 Renault Saviem SG Series.
The Master had a very characteristic modernistic design. It is said that Marcello Gandini (who died last month, Torino 1938-2024) was the main designer of the Master Type I. Gandini then worked at the Bertone studio.
This first generation Master has the new face-lifted front grille.
1995 cc L4 Petrol engine.
2270 kg.
Max. payload: 715 kg.
Production Renault Master Series: Aug. 1980-present.
Production Renault Master I Series: Aug. 1980-Sept. 1997.
Production Master I this Phase II: March 1989-Sept. 1997.
Production Master I with this type engine: March 1989-Sept. 1994.
Original first reg. number: Oct. 26, 1993.
New Dutch reg. number: March 4, 2009 (private import, still valid, April 2024).
Sold 3 times after import in NL.
At current owner since Oct; 21, 2019.
Amsterdam-Noord, tt Melissaweg, June 3, 2020.
© 2020 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved
The body of this former rescue Renault Master was treated by Carrosserie J.C. Picot S.A., Beaune.
See also: www.petit-ambulances.com/picot-by-gruau/
It's now in use as a camper.
The new Renault Master Series was presented in September 1980. It replaced the 1965-1982 Renault Saviem SG Series.
The Master had a very characteristic modernistic design. It is said that Marcello Gandini (who died last month, Torino 1938-2024) was the main designer of the Master Type I. Gandini then worked at the Bertone studio.
This first generation Master has the new face-lifted front grille.
1995 cc L4 Petrol engine.
2270 kg.
Max. payload: 715 kg.
Production Renault Master Series: Aug. 1980-present.
Production Renault Master I Series: Aug. 1980-Sept. 1997.
Production Master I this Phase II: March 1989-Sept. 1997.
Production Master I with this type engine: March 1989-Sept. 1994.
Original first reg. number: Oct. 26, 1993.
New Dutch reg. number: March 4, 2009 (private import, still valid, April 2024).
Sold 3 times after import in NL.
At current owner since Oct; 21, 2019.
Amsterdam-Noord, tt Melissaweg, June 3, 2020.
© 2020 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved
The body of this former rescue Renault Master was treated by Carrosserie J.C. Picot S.A., Beaune.
See also: www.petit-ambulances.com/picot-by-gruau/
It's now in use as a camper.
The new Renault Master Series was presented in September 1980. It replaced the 1965-1982 Renault Saviem SG Series.
The Master had a very characteristic modernistic design. It is said that Marcello Gandini (who died last month, Torino 1938-2024) was the main designer of the Master Type I. Gandini then worked at the Bertone studio.
This first generation Master has the new face-lifted front grille.
1995 cc L4 Petrol engine.
2270 kg.
Max. payload: 715 kg.
Production Renault Master Series: Aug. 1980-present.
Production Renault Master I Series: Aug. 1980-Sept. 1997.
Production Master I this Phase II: March 1989-Sept. 1997.
Production Master I with this type engine: March 1989-Sept. 1994.
Original first reg. number: Oct. 26, 1993.
New Dutch reg. number: March 4, 2009 (private import, still valid, April 2024).
Sold 3 times after import in NL.
At current owner since Oct; 21, 2019.
Amsterdam-Noord, tt Melissaweg, June 3, 2020.
© 2020 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved
The body of this former rescue Renault Master was treated by Carrosserie J.C. Picot S.A., Beaune.
See also: www.petit-ambulances.com/picot-by-gruau/
It's now in use as a camper.
The new Renault Master Series was presented in September 1980. It replaced the 1965-1982 Renault Saviem SG Series.
The Master had a very characteristic modernistic design. It is said that Marcello Gandini (who died last month, Torino 1938-2024) was the main designer of the Master Type I. Gandini then worked at the Bertone studio.
This first generation Master has the new face-lifted front grille.
1995 cc L4 Petrol engine.
2270 kg.
Max. payload: 715 kg.
Production Renault Master Series: Aug. 1980-present.
Production Renault Master I Series: Aug. 1980-Sept. 1997.
Production Master I this Phase II: March 1989-Sept. 1997.
Production Master I with this type engine: March 1989-Sept. 1994.
Original first reg. number: Oct. 26, 1993.
New Dutch reg. number: March 4, 2009 (private import, still valid, April 2024).
Sold 3 times after import in NL.
At current owner since Oct; 21, 2019.
Amsterdam-Noord, tt Melissaweg, June 3, 2020.
© 2020 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved
The new Renault Master Series was presented in September 1980. It replaced the 1965-1982 Renault Saviem SG Series.
The Master had a very characteristic modernistic design. It is said that Marcello Gandini (who died last month, Torino 1938-2024) was the main designer of the Master Type I. Gandini then worked at the Bertone studio.
This first generation Master has the new face-lifted front grille.
2165 cc L4 Petrol engine.
Production Renault Master Series: Aug. 1980-present.
Production Renault Master I Series: Aug. 1980-Sept. 1997.
Production Master I this Phase II: March 1989-Sept. 1997.
Production Master I Phase II with this type engine: Oct. 1994-Sept. 1997.
Original first reg. number: Febr. 28, 1995 (Dept. Bas-Rhin).
Metz (Fr.), Nouvelle Ville, Oct. 26, 2019.
© 2019 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved
The new Renault Master Series was presented in September 1980. It replaced the 1965-1982 Renault Saviem SG Series.
The Master had a very characteristic modernistic design. It is said that Marcello Gandini (who died last month, Torino 1938-2024) was the main designer of the Master Type I. Gandini then worked at the Bertone studio.
In the Netherlands lots of them are still in use as camper van.
2499 cc L4 Diesel engine.
2250 kg.
Max. payload 1150 kg.
Production Renault Master Series: Aug. 1980-present.
Production Renault Master I Series: Aug. 1980-Sept. 1997.
Production Master I this Phase I: Aug. 1980-March 1989.
New Belgium reg. number.
Vielsalm, N823, Rue de la Clinique/Rue Jules Bary, June 1, 2019.
© 2019 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved
The new Renault Master Series was presented in September 1980. It replaced the 1965-1982 Renault Saviem SG Series.
The Master had a very characteristic modernistic design. It is said that Marcello Gandini (who died last month, Torino 1938-2024) was the main designer of the Master Type I. Gandini then worked at the Bertone studio.
In the Netherlands lots of them are still in use as camper van.
2499 cc L4 Diesel engine.
2250 kg.
Max. payload 1150 kg.
Production Renault Master Series: Aug. 1980-present.
Production Renault Master I Series: Aug. 1980-Sept. 1997.
Production Master I this Phase I: Aug. 1980-March 1989.
New Belgium reg. number.
Vielsalm, N823, Rue de la Clinique/Rue Jules Bary, June 1, 2019.
© 2019 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved
The new Renault Master Series was presented in September 1980. It replaced the 1965-1982 Renault Saviem SG Series.
The Master had a very characteristic modernistic design. It is said that Marcello Gandini (who died last month, Torino 1938-2024) was the main designer of the Master Type I. Gandini then worked at the Bertone studio.
In the Netherlands lots of them are still in use as camper van.
2499 cc L4 Diesel engine.
2250 kg.
Max. payload 1150 kg.
Production Renault Master Series: Aug. 1980-present.
Production Renault Master I Series: Aug. 1980-Sept. 1997.
Production Master I this Phase I: Aug. 1980-March 1989.
New Belgium reg. number.
Vielsalm, N823, Rue de la Clinique/Rue Jules Bary, June 1, 2019.
© 2019 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved
The new Renault Master Series was presented in September 1980. It replaced the 1965-1982 Renault Saviem SG Series.
The Master had a very characteristic modernist design. It is said that Marcello Gandini (who died last month, Torino 1938-2024) was the main designer of the Master Type I. Gandini then worked at the Bertone studio.
In the Netherlands lots of them are still in use as camper van.
Production Renault Master Series: Aug. 1980-present.
Production Renault Master I Series: Aug. 1980-Sept. 1997.
Production Master I this Phase I: March 1980-1993.
Original old Dutch reg. number: Autumn 1992 (not valid anymore, April 2024).
Sold seven times after April 2002.
Scrapped after Febr. 27, 2023.
Picture found in:
Jac Maurer, Renault, 100 jaar in Nederland, Aprilis, Zaltbommel, 2008.
Original photographer, place and date unknown.
Halfweg, April 9, 2024.
© 2008/2024 Aprilis/Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved
The new Renault Master Series was presented in September 1980. It replaced the 1965-1982 Renault Saviem SG Series.
The Master had a very characteristic modernist design. It is said that Marcello Gandini (who died last month, Torino 1938-2024) was the main designer of the Master Type I. Gandini then worked at the Bertone studio.
In the Netherlands lots of them are still in use as camper van.
1995 cc L4 Petrol engine.
2380 kg.
Max. payload: 1020 kg.
Production Renault Master Series: Aug. 1980-present.
Production Renault Master I Series: Aug. 1980-Sept. 1997.
Production Master I this Phase I: Aug. 1980-1993.
Original old Dutch reg. number: Aug. 21, 1984 (still valid, April 2024).
Two times sold after picture date. At current owner since Jan. 20, 2022.
Amsterdam-Noord, Purmerplein, April 23, 2018.
© 2018 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved
The new Renault Master Series was presented in September 1980. It replaced the 1965-1982 Renault Saviem SG Series.
The Master had a very characteristic modernist design. It is said that Marcello Gandini (who died last month, Torino 1938-2024) was the main designer of the Master Type I. Gandini then worked at the Bertone studio.
In the Netherlands lots of them are still in use as camper van.
1995 cc L4 Petrol engine.
2380 kg.
Max. payload: 1020 kg.
Production Renault Master Series: Aug. 1980-present.
Production Renault Master I Series: Aug. 1980-Sept. 1997.
Production Master I this Phase I: Aug. 1980-1993.
Original old Dutch reg. number: Aug. 21, 1984 (still valid, April 2024).
Two times sold after picture date. At current owner since Jan. 20, 2022.
Amsterdam-Noord, Purmerplein, April 23, 2018.
© 2018 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved
The new Renault Master Series was presented in September 1980. It replaced the 1965-1982 Renault Saviem SG Series.
The Master had a very characteristic modernist design. It is said that Marcello Gandini (who died last month, Torino 1938-2024) was the main designer of the Master Type I. Gandini then worked at the Bertone studio.
In the Netherlands lots of them are still in use as camper van.
1995 cc L4 Petrol engine.
2380 kg.
Max. payload: 1020 kg.
Production Renault Master Series: Aug. 1980-present.
Production Renault Master I Series: Aug. 1980-Sept. 1997.
Production Master I this Phase I: Aug. 1980-1993.
Original old Dutch reg. number: Aug. 21, 1984 (still valid, April 2024).
Two times sold after picture date. At current owner since Jan. 20, 2022.
Amsterdam-Noord, Purmerplein, April 23, 2018.
© 2018 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved
The new Renault Master Series was presented in September 1980. It replaced the 1965-1982 Renault Saviem SG Series.
The Master had a very characteristic modernist design. It is said that Marcello Gandini (who died last month, Torino 1938-2024) was the main designer of the Master Type I. Gandini then worked at the Bertone studio.
In the Netherlands lots of them are still in use as camper van.
1995 cc L4 Petrol engine.
2380 kg.
Max. payload: 1020 kg.
Production Renault Master Series: Aug. 1980-present.
Production Renault Master I Series: Aug. 1980-Sept. 1997.
Production Master I this Phase I: Aug. 1980-1993.
Original old Dutch reg. number: Aug. 21, 1984 (still valid, April 2024).
Two times sold after picture date. At current owner since Jan. 20, 2022.
Amsterdam-Noord, Purmerplein, April 23, 2018.
© 2018 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved
The new Renault Master Series was presented in September 1980. It replaced the 1965-1982 Renault Saviem SG Series.
The Master had a very characteristic modernistic design. It is said that Marcello Gandini (who died last month, Torino 1938-2024) was the main designer of the Master Type I. Gandini then worked at the Bertone studio.
In the Netherlands lots of them are still in use as camper van.
2499 cc L4 Diesel engine.
2250 kg.
Max. payload 1150 kg.
Production Renault Master Series: Aug. 1980-present.
Production Renault Master I Series: Aug. 1980-Sept. 1997.
Production Master I this Phase I: Aug. 1980-1993.
Original Dutch reg. number: June 25, 1992 (still valid, April 2024).
Sold at March 9, 2024.
Photo taken (on my request) by © Celin, not by me.
A2/E35 near Deil, Motorway, May 24, 2021.
© 2021 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved
The new Renault Master Series was presented in September 1980. It replaced the 1965-1982 Renault Saviem SG Series.
The Master had a very characteristic modernist design. It is said that Marcello Gandini (who died last month, Torino 1938-2024) was the main designer of the Master Type I. Gandini then worked at the Bertone studio.
In the Netherlands lots of them are still in use as camper van.
2499 cc L4 Diesel engine.
2250 kg.
Max. payload 1150 kg.
Production Renault Master Series: Aug. 1980-present.
Production Renault Master I Series: Aug. 1980-Sept. 1997.
Production Master I this Phase I: Aug. 1980-1993.
Original Dutch reg. number: June 25, 1992 (still valid, April 2024).
Sold at March 9, 2024.
Photo taken (on my request) by © Celin, not by me.
A2/E35 near Deil, Motorway, May 24, 2021.
© 2021 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved