History
Back to the beginnings - as the first series manufacturer, the PÖSSL GROUP can look back on over three decades of company history - experience that is reflected in all our products!
THE birth OF PÖSSL
First serial conversions of the "original Pössl" in 1989 and 1990 performed by Peter Pössl using two bases: Ford Transit Fan and Ford Transit Family each with a pop-up roof.
THE FORD TRANSIT PICK-UP/Alkoven becomes the production centre
A range of model versions are marketed under the names SPUTNIK, GEMINI, APOLLO1, APOLLO2 and CALYPSO. The Ford Transit provided the basis for both the single and twin cab versions.
THE FIRST PÖSSL panel VAN
Peter Pössl’s vision is realised! To convert the inside of a small campervan into a serial panel van. The vehicle bases are the Peugeot Boxer and Fiat Ducato.
The DUO 2000, the DUO VAN, the DUETT and the PÖSSL FAMILY are born. At the time, Peter Pössl had no idea of the excitement he had unleashed. PÖSSL marketed the converted box van at the same price it cost in Germany for just the metal body of the vehicle. Even then the panel vans with full caravan interior boasted 12 m2 of living space..
The MARKET flourishes
A remarkable 360 PÖSSL vehicles are sold in Germany and Austria.
a radical CHANGE
The takeover by the Glück Group and the development of the classic 2WIN model boost the production and sales figures.
NEW PRODUCTION partner in Isny in southern Germany
PÖSSL moves its outsourced production from Adria in Slovenia to its partner based in Isny in the Allgäu region - A total of 1700 units are sold. In addition, a Europeanwide dealership network is established. The GLOBECAR brand is launched as a separate design series with its own dealership network.
New CHASSIS versions
Citroën, Fiat, Ford and Renault bases all become immediately available.
THE H-LINE SERIES IS BORN
The series is switched to the new X250 chassis of the Fiat Ducato and Citroën Jumper, and the 2WIN gets a huge upgrade through the 40 cm longer undercarriage. PÖSSL’s own “all in” concepts prove popular on the market – meticulous workmanship and the good price-performance balance continue to be aspects associated with the brand.
The company continues its own production of the CONCORDE COMPACT after Concorde deletes this models from its product range. It also develops the H Line series with GRP elevated roof.
NEW benchmarks
PÖSSL continues to set benchmarks in terms of function and design – the STYLE model is launched: Featuring unique exterior and interior design!
20 YEARS OF PÖSSL
The 20th anniversary is marked by the launched of two special models: the TWENTY and NERO.
DEVELOPMENT AND launch OF THE CLEVER VANS brand
”Clever Mobile GmbH” is established to use the name CLEVER VANS to market models converted in Hungary.
THE BRAND ROADCAR brand IS born
The company “PÖSSL Freizeit und Sport GmbH” develops and distributes affordable panel vanbased models under the name ROADCAR.
THE age of SUMMIT BEGINS and the first camping bus is launched
The PÖSSL SUMMIT is one of the first panel vans with swing-wall washroom and a unique spatial concept. With the CAMPSTER – featuring a Citroën Spacetourer base, fully-fitted furniture and pop-top roof - PÖSSL makes a triumphant entry into the compact bus class.
1000 units are sold in Europe in the first year alone.
THE PÖSSL GROUP grows
The production company “H Line Produktion GmbH” is established in Vielbrunn/Odenwald. This results in the creation of a modern production centre with some 50,000 m2 of space.
30 YEARS OF PÖSSL: Trenta and summit prime
The TRENTA special edition model adds a touch of la dolce vita into the product range of the PÖSSL parent brand. The first SUMMIT PRIME rolls off the conveyor belt at the company‘s own plant in Vielbrunn.
THE VANLINE begins
The season starts with the launch of the VANSTER – in contrast to the CAMPSTER, rather than having permanent furnishings, it is designed as an everyday run-about with up to eight seats, with a pop-top roof and optional Campbox with cooking and sleeping facilities.
One season later sees the première of both full conversion models with Mercedes Vito and V Class base: VANSTAR and CAMPSTAR join the team with the other two vans. The VANLINE range is created – the PÖSSL GROUP’s compact bus class.
THE SECOND PRODUCTION centre and Summit Shine
The Dachwig plant close to Erfurt goes into operation. Here the new SUMMIT SHINE series is produced with the latest state-ofthe- art laser-cut cabs.
NEW SUMMIT SHINE MODEL WITH WASHROOM
Four new SUMMIT SHINE models come with a washroom as standard - so now its possible to install conventional and swing-wall washrooms at our own plants.
New Roadstar X
The Roadstar X on a Mercedes Sprinter base, just 5.99 m long with an incredible 208 cm x 145 cm sized bed, the new off-road star in the Pössl Group’s universe. With 190 PS and 4x4 drive, it’s perfect, whatever the road, whatever the terrain.