Volkswagen Beetle (classic) History
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History
Conceived in 1930s Germany as an affordable 'people's car', the air-cooled, rear-engined Beetle (Type 1) entered mass production after the Second World War and became a global phenomenon.
Its simple, durable design made it one of the most-produced single platforms in history. US sales of the air-cooled Beetle ended in 1979 (the convertible's final US year), but Mexican production of the original 'Type 1' continued all the way to 2003.
Body styles
- Sedan (2-door)
- Convertible (Karmann Cabriolet)
Notable special editions & performance variants
Super Beetle
Updated Beetle with a MacPherson-strut front end, more luggage room, and a curved windshield (from 1973). // Source: superbeetles.com / thesamba — US Super Beetle 1971–1979 (sedan to 1975/76, convertible to 1979).
Última Edición
A final special edition marking the end of original Type 1 production in Mexico.
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