Volkswagen Australia

[1] By 1960 sheet metal panels were being pressed at Clayton and by 1967 the engine and most components were being produced there.

[1] In 1967 Volkswagen Australia developed a unique model, the Country Buggy, which used components from the Beetle and the Kombi.

[2] Due to falling sales the operation reverted to assembly only in 1968.

[1] A new company, Motor Producers Limited was formed and operations were expanded to include Datsun and Volvo models as well as Volkswagens.

[1] The factory was sold to Nissan in 1976 and Australian assembly of Volkswagens ended shortly after.