1940 German Kubelwagen Light Utility Vehicle
The Volkswagen Typ 82, widely known as the "Kübelwagen," was a light utility military vehicle developed by Ferdinand Porsche and manufactured by Volkswagen for the German Wehrmacht during World War II. Based heavily on the Volkswagen Beetle chassis, it was optimized for mass production and exceptional reliability in extreme environments, relying on a lightweight monocoque body and a dependable air-cooled engine that eliminated the need for a radiator. Production began in 1940 and continued throughout the war, yielding over 50,000 units that served across all major theaters, including the harsh sands of North Africa and the freezing mud of the Eastern Front. This high-resolution reference photo pack captures a meticulously restored 1940 Kübelwagen, documenting the vehicle from multiple angles to highlight its minimalist wartime design. Serving as a direct visual resource for 3D modelers, texture artists, and historical illustrators.