Volkswagen Type 18A


The Volkswagen Type 18A was a German automobile specially made for the German police that started production in 1949. In German it was called "Polizei Cabriolet" or Gendarmerier. It was also used by East Berlin's fire department. In total 482 were made, 203 by Karosserie Austro-Tatra.Hot VWs, 7/84, p. 101. The lack of doors made it easy to get in or out of the car, but made it uncomfortable during the winter. The floorpan was strengthened, but the engine was a stock Type 1 engine producing, with a top speed of. The brakes were mechanical.
The car was initially made by Hebmüller, but in 1950 production was moved to Karmann. Later a version with doors was also produced. During the late 1940s, four different types of Polizei Cabriolet were made, based on either Type 1 sedans or VW running gear. by Karmann, Hebmüller,38 and 101">Hot VWs, 7/84, pp. 38 and 101. Papler, and Austro-Tatra.