Originally introduced in the early 1950s, The Samba Bus was a deluxe version of the Volkswagen Microbus, featuring multiple windows, a sunroof, and a unique two-tone paint scheme. By the mid-1970s, Volkswagen had refined the second-generation (T2) Transporter, making it larger, safer, and more powerful. Unlike the early T1 Samba, which featured the iconic split windshield ("Splitty"), the T2 Samba adopted a single piece curved windshield, improving visibility. The bus also lost the small corner windows, but it retained the classic panoramic appeal with large side windows and the optional roof windows that defined the Samba style.

Under the hood, the 1975 Samba Bus was powered by a 1.8L air-cooled flat-four engine, an upgrade from earlier models, producing around 67 horsepower. It featured a larger engine bay, better cooling, and improved suspension, making it more comfortable and more reliable. The T2 also introduced enhanced safety features, such as energy-absorbing bumpers and re