This history tells the full Beetle story, from its origins as the car for mass transportation in 1930s Germany, through wartime development to the relaunch of manufacture in 1946, subsequent rise, and present day production in Mexico and Brazil. Includes evolution of the model range, the numerous variations such as the notchback and kombi, the impact of Beetles on society, as well as advice on owning and running one today. Published 1996
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