Most Volkswagen Buses were originally equipped with white painted bumpers, the chrome bumpers were only intended for luxury versions. For the Utility Bus, a chrome bumper had no added value, it would only be disadvantageous for the purchase price.
The bumper mentioned here is intended for so-called export VW Buses which, due to safety legislation in various countries including the United States, have had to be equipped with additional tubes. Here is the separate bumper, bumper guards and protection tubes are available separately (see options tab).
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