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VW-TR-59
The most common Westfalia Split Bus Tow Hitch.

The VW-TR-59 model was introduced in July 1959. The design looks the same as the VW-TR-58 model but the arms changed to a curved style adding strength.
VW-TR-59 Westfalia Tow Hitch
VW-TR-59 Westfalia Tow Hitch
VW-TR-59 Westfalia Tow Hitch 1959-1965 design
VW-TR-59 Westfalia Tow Hitch 1959-1965 design


This design stayed the same until 1965 when the design was changed.
Westfalia introduced a solid swan neck, replacing the hollow style used upto then. The legs were also narrowed. The reason for the changes was to allow the hitch to pull more weight - now 1200kg. The tag design also changed with black and silver aluminium screen print replacing the brass etched style previously used.

VW-TR-59 Westfalia Hitch 1965-1966 design
VW-TR-59 Westfalia Hitch 1965-1966 design


In 1967 the design changed slightly again with the chassis mounts being joined together on the inside leg.

VW-TR-59 Westfalia Hitch 1967 on design
VW-TR-59 Westfalia Hitch 1967 on design
 
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