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The Volkswagen range of merchandise has been a hit with you when you visit this site.
We have no business relationship with any part of the Volkswagen group, but we do love the whole retro concept that much of the Volkswagen range of merchandise represents. It is, therefore , with great pleasure that we bring to your notice the limited edition, 1:43 scale model of a unique 1965, split-screen Volkswagen Transporter van with special The Who Magic Bus branding that is available to order online at Volkswagen merchandise websiteor from the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles network of dedicated Van Centres. Apart from reminding us of those great 60s and 70s days of rock ‘n’ roll this promotion has a truly worthwhile cause to support.

The Who Magic Bus Volkswagen Transporter van was created for a fundraising competition last year organised by UK charity Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT) and legendary British rock band, The Who.

Only 1,000 of the 1:43 scale die-cast models of this vehicle are being produced, of which 100 will be available in the UK, at a retail price of £40. A donation of €2 from each model sold will go to TCT for children and young people suffering from cancer.

The Who Magic Bus is one of a range of models and toys available from Volkswagen’s Retro Collection of merchandise. Other items include scale models of the current Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles range such as the Crafter or Caddy vans, the California campervan (from £13.70), key rings (from £3.90), 1GB USB campervan memory sticks (£15) and a cuddly campervan soft toy (£15). The range will expand again later this year with the addition of a classic T1 Samba-Bus.

TCT focuses on the needs of teenagers and young adults with cancer, who often fall between facilities designed to cater for children or the elderly, by providing specialist units in NHS hospitals with state-of-the-art facilities and an environment where teenagers can meet others in a similar situation. TCT also funds a team to teach young people in schools, colleges and universities about cancer, prevention and healthy living. Further information is available from www.teenagecancertrust.org.

For more information, please contact John Rawlings, Press and Public Relations Manager, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles on 01908 601478, 07872 379544 or john.rawlings@vwcv.co.uk.

Final note: For all you Who fans Tom Wright (who according to the Times newspaper put the who into The Who, and put them on to the road to fame) and Susan VanHecke have published their book: Raising Hell on the Rock ‘n’ Roll Highway published by Omnibus at #19.95. To buy it visit timesonline.co.uk/books.