Walter Vetter Karosserie- und Fahrzeugbau
A German company for the manufacture and repair of vehicles of all kinds, founded in 1922.
Last updated September 1, 2026
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Overview
Walter Vetter Karosserie- und Fahrzeugbau GmbH is a company founded in 1922 by Walter Vetter. It specializes in the production and repair of vehicles of all kinds, including accident repairs, restorations, and special builds. Since the 1980s, the company has focused on bus service across Europe and has built over 140 buses in individual and special designs since 1983.
History
Walter Vetter founded his company in 1922 with just seven employees. At that time, the construction of passenger cars was the focus. In 1932, the 'Gurke', a Mercedes-Benz SSK from the Vetter house, came first at the International Avus Race. After the takeover in the 1980s, the company employs a team of about 30 people dedicated to bus service throughout Europe. Since 1983, over 140 buses have been built in individual and special designs in their repair workshop, which are in use worldwide.
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