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11 June 2009 Old VW Transporter hits 100 mph

1953 VW Transporter More drivers may end up taking out van insurance policies for Volkswagen models after they hear about the latest achievement of one of the manufacturer's vehicles.

The company has revealed a Transporter has managed to complete the Santa Pod racetrack quarter-mile sprint in a time of 12.65 seconds, achieving a top speed of 102.84 mph.

According to the group, this is a great demonstration of the model's famous durability.

The manufacturer also claimed it intends to beat its own 12.5-second record when the team returns to the circuit for the Bug Jam event in July.

Volkswagen's Transporter is the firm's best-selling van.

Since it first went into production in March 1950, some ten million units have been bought worldwide.

The manufacturer claimed this makes it one of the most popular commercial models of all time.

Drivers looking for van insurance for a Volkswagen Transporter may find they can secure a cheap deal online.

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