Volkswagen’s bus is one of the most recognizable vehicles ever made. The VW bus wasn’t only a hit in post-war Germany, as its popularity stretched across the Atlantic to the U.S., where it became a counterculture icon of the 1960s. Though it had its U.S. heyday in the 1960s, the van’s history stretches before and after this time period, with tons of enthusiasts and collectors all around the world.
Known in the U.S. as the VW Bus and in the U.K. as the VW Camper, the official name for the vehicle is the Transporter. This name for the VW bus is especially fitting, as the vehicle quickly became popular for its ability to carry large groups of people. With the automobile’s huge influence on the countercultural movements of the 1960s and its striking design, it’s easy to see how the iconic VW bus evolved through the years.
Known as a Type 2 Transporter, the trucks were introduced in early 1950 and was one of the most advanced commercial vehicles of the time due to its frameless unit-body construction, which had more than 10,000 welds.
Because the Transporter was derived from the Beetle, VW engineers purposely shared their mechanical components as much as possible for supply simplicity and reduced costs. The four-speed manual transmissions and air-cooled boxer four-cylinder engines (1,200-, 1,300-, and 1,500cc’s) powered both vehicles through 1967, which was the Transporter’s last year with split-windshield styling. Despite being chronically underpowered, the Bus and its variants’ curb weights were kept down, and VW engineers equipped them with reduction boxes. These boxes contained two extra gears on the ends of both rear axles that reduced the transmission’s final drive ratio to a basement-level 5.73:1; this allowed for a respectable 3/4-ton payload capacity but limited top speed to 50-65 mph, depending on engine size. The Beetle also donated its basic four-wheel independent suspension with enclosed torsion bars, suitably modified for heavy-duty use.
Both Volkswagen models underwent a gradual metamorphosis, evolving only as engineering refinements or safety regulations decreed. The medium-sized Transporter proved popular for both commercial and private use. The box-on-wheels could be had as a basic panel van, a work/personal Kombi van with removable seats (1950), a deluxe “Samba” bus that seated eight (1951), and in 1952, as a Single-Cab truck (a factory-built three-door Double Cab would follow in 1959). The VW Pick Up bed was lined with oak strips, earning the German nickname “Pritschenwagen,” and designed as a platform with no wheel-arch intrusions. Its folding side and tail drop-gates gave the vehicle amazing flexibility for loading and hauling. The locking compartment under the bed, situated between the engine compartment and the cab, and popularly known as the “treasure chest,” offered another 20 square feet of weatherproof storage. Single Cab and Double Cab Pick Ups could even be optioned with a bed-mounted metal and wood frame that was covered with a fitted canvas tarpaulin.
In ten years of production, the 1962 Pick Up had gained engine displacement, grown a full-length dashboard, new bumpers and DOT-appeasing lamps, received a better fresh-air ventilation system and minor sheetmetal refinements.
We drive them everywhere & it’s a blast, even with the old school 4 speed transmission, no air conditioning or power steering
If you give us a honk on the road and we are in the OG just know her horn doesn’t work, we will try to give you a peace sign
We have the best VW mechanic located in Safety Harbor, Florida & we call him the “VW Whisperer” & when either VW visits we to it as a “Spa Retreat”
Posies fleet ranges from 1960 to 1971 & are all German made
There’s a large Florida based VW group called Local Volks that all of the girls belong to
The trucks have a sister from another mister, a 1965 VW Camper Bus named Sky #skyvwbus
This week`s blooms feature stunning Peonies, Moab Roses, Cotton Expression Roses, Stock, Ranunculus, and other one-of-a-kind flowers - come check them out! Drop a comment if you`re loving Moab Roses!
Nov 6
🎄Hyde Park Holiday Wreath Workshop — Nov 24🎄
Deck the halls with us at @hydeparkvillage ! In this hands-on workshop you’ll decorate a 20” FRESH mixed noble wreath with:
🍊 dehydrated oranges, apples & lemons
🌸 fresh, seasonal flowers & greens
🌿 cinnamon sticks, holiday bows & baubles
🥤 festive mocktails by @bouzytampa
🕒 Two sessions times:
• 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
$75 per person — all materials + instruction included. Perfect for your door, mantel, or as a gift!
Spots are limited—grab yours now!
👉 Book via link in bio or scan the QR code.
#Tampa #HydePark #HydeParkVillage #HolidayWorkshop #WreathWorkshop #PosiesFlowerTruck #HolidayDecor #DIYWreath #TampaEvents #SupportLocal
Nov 5
It`s time to SHINE! ☀️
November 7th marks a milestone for Posies - our launch day at the @stpetepier! To celebrate we’re giving away gorgeous locally grown sunflowers 🌻 to help spread happiness and positivity while representing the warmth and loyalty we’ve shared with our amazing community over the years!
Come receive a beautiful gift of sunshine & help us celebrate! 🌻
*Friday, *Saturday & *Sunday
St. Pete Pier Marketplace (we will be parked at the end of the Marketplace, not far from @perrysporch), 10am-6pm 🌻
(*Available at the St Pete Pier truck only, while supply last, no purchase necessary, one per person, no cash value.)
Nov 3
Holly holy dream @stpetepier
Can we all agree we live in paradise? What a dream this is! We can’t wait to begin our St Pete journey beginning Friday, November 7! Find us parked at the Pier’s Marketplace every Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am to 6pm! Holly holy dream this is really happening!
See you next weekend St Pete!
#posiesflowertruck #flowers #tampabay #flowerpower #florida #posiesatthepier #stpete #stpetepier #theburg #stpetersburg
Nov 2
Flowers so bewitching, it’s frightening 🖤
Ranunculus, delphinium, peonies, and the rarest spell of all… LILAC BRANCHES 💜
Find us at @armatureworks_tampa Wednesday–Sunday
@hydeparkvillage Friday & Saturday, or have the magic delivered straight to your door 🌙✨
Visit www.posiesflowertruck.com for our full schedule or to place a delivery order — add a note with any special flower requests, and we’ll do our best to make the magic happen based on availability 💐
Oct 29
Ooh, it’s so good, it’s so good, it’s so good, it’s so good, it’s so good!
Myrtle is just about complete & ready to make her debut at the @stpetepier!
She arrived just a little over a year ago, rode out the hurricanes weeks later, endured a 4 foot flash flood with storm #2, lots of damage, off to restoration she went, paint and lots of engine repair. Now she’s about to go live her best life making people happy at the most iconic location. We did it!
Debuting Friday, November 7, 10am-6pm!
#FlowerTruckLife #posiesflowertruck #flowersmakepeoplehappy #flowerpower #flowers #vintagevibes #vw #vwsinglecab #TheFleet #stpetepier
Oct 28
This October, we joined the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk to honor the incredible survivors and thrivers who inspire us all. 🌸
With the help of our amazing volunteers (and the beautiful Show + Tell Room at @armatureworks_tampa ), we created Crowns of Courage — handmade flower crowns to celebrate strength, hope, and healing.
Thanks to @jpmorganchase and @hcafloridahealthcare for helping us share 1,200 pink roses across the Tampa and Sarasota walks. 💖
Together, we’re helping hope bloom. @americancancersociety @msabctampa
#CrownsOfCourage #MakingStrides #PosiesFlowerTruck #BreastCancerAwareness #HopeBlooms #TampaBay #CommunityLove
Oct 27
New “Posies Inspired” apparel and gifts coming this week @armatureworks_tampa!
We love nothing more than procuring the cutest and prettiest flower inspired gifts we can find. Everything is in limited quantities so we keep it ever changing and fun!
Flowers on the truck this week include Dahlias, Hydrangeas, Roses, Gerberas, Baby Blue Eucalyptus & so much more!
We offer same delivery and you can find us on Door Dash! Visit our website or email us at info@posiesflowertruck.com.
Don’t forget this week Pied Piper’s Boo Bash at Armature Works begins Thursday through Sunday with gates opening at 5pm! Featuring classic rides, 2 giant Ferris wheels, carnival games & more!
Posies Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 8pm
#posiesflowertruck #giftideas #naturallife #flowers #flowerstagram #tampa #armatureworks
Oct 22
Don’t Stop it Now!
@armatureworks_tampa Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 8pm
@hydeparkvillage Wednesday 1pm to 6:30pm, Friday & Saturday 11am to 3pm
On the trucks this week - Stunning Hulk sized Hydrangeas, Dahlias, Scabiosa, Roses, Baby Blue Eucalyptus & much much more!
Thank you 😊 for allowing us to not to stop, we truly do love making you happy!
#posiesflowertruck #flowers #posiesflowertrucksarasota #posiesflowertruckwinterpark #kcsunshineband #florida #flowerlife #flowertruck #flowerpower #tampabay #sarasota #winterpark
Oct 22
The love of a little flower truck
Thank you @adventhealth for allowing us to bring the “bloom” to the special evening celebrating 40 years!
@adventhealthwfl
#posiesflowertruck #flowers #flowerpower #vw #adventhealth #40years #celebrate #dadecity #zephyrhills #simpsonlake #floridacountry
Oct 17
PEONIES ARE BACK! Our buyer & co-owner Madison unboxes our first delivery of Chilean Peonies of the season at Posies HQ. Sunny Girl is a medium yellow herbaceous peony that will fade to white/cream as it ages. This is the first time we have seen this color in person & can’t wait to share it with you at the trucks this week. Don’t forget, we can also deliver! Peonies are limited in quantity & will be sure to sell out quick.
#chileanpeonies #peonyseason #peonyunboxing #lovepeoplegivethemflowers #flowergram
Oct 15
Now Hiring!
Part time positions in St Pete with our newest location coming in November “Posies at the Pier” & for “Posies at Armature Works!”
We can’t wait to meet you. 💕
Visit our website in bio and go to the Join Our Team page found under the “Connect” tab.
#posiesflowertruck #posiesatthepier #posiesatarmatureworks #flowers #joinourteam #posieslife #flowertrucklife
Oct 13
Showgirl Life VW Style
#posiesflowertruck #posiesflowertrucksarasota #posiesflowertruckwinterpark #flowers #flowerpower #vw #vwlove #showgirl #thankyou #bouquet #posiesfleet
Oct 13
Watching the wheels go round & round, nothing like it in the world! 🌎 💕 🌼
#posiesflowertruck #tampabay #flowers #flowerpower #posiesflowertrucksarasota #posiesflowertruckwinterpark #vw #flowerpower #lovewhatyoudo❤️ #roundandround #beatles #vintagelove #alwayssmile
Oct 10
Posies Poll Time!
Help us solve a little internal discussion we got going on! 💕 #posiesflowertruck #tampabay #flowerpower #oldschooldriver
What do you do when you see a Posies Flower Truck actually driving on the streets of Tampa Bay?
Oct 6
Simply The Best
@cityfurniture
@armatureworks_tampa
@cityoftampa
There’s nothing sweeter than gifting 200 bouquets to our community. Thank you City Furniture for making it happen, you’re unequivocally THE BEST! 💕
#posiesflowertruck #tampabay #flowers #flowerpower #vw #florida #tampa #cityfurniture #cancerawareness #breastcancer #pinkpumpkins #freeflowers
Oct 5
We loved 🥰 bringing Posies inside to the @adventhealthwfl breast cancer event “Grace in Bloom” held at the beautiful Straz Center.
It’s interesting to learn how far we’ve come in detection & treatment and how much the doctors and staff care for their patients. Maybe one day we will see a cure once and for all!!
Here’s to kicking off a month filled with pink in honor of #breastcancerawarenessmonth
#posiesflowertruck #flowers #breastcancer #adventhealth #findthecure #cancersupport #tampabay #communityheroes
Oct 2
Driving School unhinged! Today`s lesson: how to make your Posies driving instructor question his life choices!
(A little old school 4-speed driving lesson for our amazing team, of course like everything else, they slayed it & also scared the you know what out of us at the same time!)
#posiesflowertruck #youcandrivemycar #stickshift #4speed #vintage #vw #vwsinglecab #flowers #flowerpower #youcancomeoutnow
Sep 30
Here’s a little story & reflection from this time last year.
While we didn’t flood or have damage from Hurricane Helene and thought we escaped the worst of it, days later we suffered a freak flash flood that caused a lot of damage to our warehouse and office. Let the first cleanup begin!!
What was crazy the day of the flash flood our fearless leader peaked out a stairwell (no electricity for elevators) from her mom’s 10 story condo building on Treasure Island (as she was assessing its damage.) She noticed storm clouds in the direction of Oldsmar, aka Posies HQ. Little did she know she was witnessing the exact moment we flooded for the first time. It of course wouldn’t be the last nor would we escape damage to some of trucks with storm #2!
Here comes Milton and despite moving trucks all over Tampa Bay to escape flooding, 3 trucks endured another flash flood of 4 feet of water at another location (can’t make this stuff up). Of course Posies HQ flooded a second time! 😂
The truck currently located @armatureworks_tampa is the one pictured with the water line mark. She was able to be salvaged and cleaned up along with the others, one of which is now headed to the St Pete Pier. Remarkable!
We can honestly say we almost threw in the towel after all of the chaos. It was the most stressful time and we didn’t know if we could continue to run the business. We had no place to work and with so much damage to the trucks it was daunting. But like everyone else we got to work and figured it out. We also realized we didn’t loose nearly as much as some.
Now here we are, a year later, a once flooded truck inside Armature Works living her best life, another once flooded truck headed to the @stpetepier and all our others making people happy across our beautiful Tampa Bay.
Thank you for continuing to support our sweet business, you’re why we couldn’t give up! We love you!
#hurricanemilton2024🌀 #hurricanehelene #tampastrong #tampabay #florida #floridalife #hurricaneseason #strong #stronggirl
Sep 26
It’s a ☀️ SUNflower 🌻 TRUCK kind of day with our friends @suncoastcreditunion - we love gifting rays of sunshine to the students @spcclearwater!
Thank you for including us!
#posiesflowertruck #flowers #sunflower #sunflowers #spcclearwater #clearwaterflorida #suncoastcreditunion #collabs
Sep 24
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