KDF Type 82 Kübelwagen
(Replicated with a Kubelkraft replica)



The Volkswagen Kübelwagen (Kübelsitzwagen, translated "bucket seat car") was designed by Ing. Dr. Ferdinand Porsche and built by Volkswagen during World War II. It was based upon the Volkswagen KDF car (Beetle) as a lightweight multipurpose car for the military. It saw action on all fronts and was used by all services during the war.

I've recently added a Kübelwagen clone (Kooblekar) to my collection. Look for more information and photos to follow... For a history of the resotoration and fixes click my Historiker blog.

The Kübelwagen almost finished.


The Kübelwagen almost finished.


The Kübelwagen and the BMW R-71.


The Kübelwagen and the BMW R-71.


The Kübelwagen and the BMW R-71.


The Kübelwagen during recent repainting and renovation.


The Kübelwagen during recent repainting and renovation.


The Kübelwagen at Camp Swift, Bastrop Texas current Army National Guard base and former WWII camp for German POWs. Taken during the Salerno 65th anniversary event.


Another view at Camp Swift.


Another view at Camp Swift.


Another view at Camp Swift.


Liberating wine at Camp Mabry.


With tired fallschirmjager at Camp Anderson.


Carrying the Gerneral during the filming of Nebelwand.



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