Brazil remains the only country that still produces the vehicles, but Kombi fans can be found around the world.
Volkswagen began production on the Kombinationsfahrzeug after World War II.
A mix of utility and affordability saw it become a cultural icon in some places, and it still serves as a staple in others.
But changes to Brazil's vehicular standards means all new cars must have airbags and ABS.
After unsuccessfully trying to update the design, Volkswagon announced it would stop making Kombis on December 31.
Market vendor Mario Santos Silva said he was disappointed at the news.
"The little that I have is thanks to her," he said.
"I am against stopping production of the Kombi. I am totally against it."
Stephen Muller's family has been involved with Volkswagon Australia since 1955.
He's owned, restored and serviced countless Kombis, which he said still cut across all classes.
"Personally, I've always enjoyed the holidays of hopping in the back of a Kombi and travelling somewhere. It was like a cocoon that you could feel safe in and drive into a new world," he said.
"In Australia, we had pretty bad roads in that time, so it was renowned for going places that most cars wouldn't even think of venturing."
