Production: Brazil is the only country still producing the beloved Kombi, which was introduced in Germany in 1950
End of an era: However, the country will cease production on December 20 due to new safety regulations coming into force next year - mandating that every vehicle in the country must have air bags and anti-lock braking.
Above, workers test various elements of the final edition kombi Servisi
People across the world are mourning the end of the Kombi - with some van lovers holding an exhibition in Sao Bernado do Campo, Brazil, yesterday to honour their beloved minubuses.
In total, more than 10million of the iconic vehicles have been produced throughout the world - with 1.5million having been made in Brazil since 1957.
The vans were called the Type 2, because they were the second type to be offered by car maker Volkswagen - the first being the Beetle.
Over the years, they have been dubbed a variety of things, including the minivan, microvan, hippie van, campervan and the 'bus'.
Popular: In total, more than 10million Kombis have been produced throughout the world - with 1.5million having been made in Brazil since 1957
Hippier times: The show was held in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, tocelebrate the last of the iconic Volkswagen Kombi minibuses to come off the assembly line
Early model: The vans were called the Type 2, because they were the second type to be offered by car maker Volkswagen, the first being the Beetle
Nicknames: Over the years, the Kombi has been dubbed a variety of things, including the minivan, microvan, hippie van, campervan and 'bus'
Beyond useful: In poorer regions like Latin American and Africa, the vehicle has continued to be made long after production ended in the UK in 1967
Lunch van: Brazilians also convert their vans into rolling food carts, setting up on street corners for working-class lunchtime crowds
Famous fans: Celebrity fans of the iconic vehicle include actor Martin Clunes, Formula 1 racing driver Jenson Button and chef Jamie Oliver
Sink and mirrors: A man takes a photograph of the inside of a van Volkswagen Kombi minibus fitted with sink and mirror
Lap of luxury: A boy plays with a tablet inside a Kombi which has been fitted with leather seats and a widescreen television
Long heritage: The first ever Volkswagen campervans were made in 1950
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