Volkswagen Beetle
"VW 1302 (2013-09-15 2307 Spu)" — Photo by Lothar Spurzem / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.0 de
A motorised insect that refused to be squashed by time.
This iconic vehicle was designed with simplicity and affordability in mind, becoming a global symbol of mid-century motoring. Its unmistakable silhouette has graced cinema screens and city streets for decades.
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The car was originally designed with the specific request that it should be able to carry two adults and three children while maintaining a speed of 60 miles per hour.
“It began its life under a rather dark cloud in the 1930s.”
“I was designed by someone whose first name was Ferdinand.”
“A legendary creative agency once convinced people that 'thinking small' was the height of fashion.”
“A prominent film studio gave this car a racing number and a mind of its own.”
“Known affectionately as the Bug, this rounded icon is one of the best-selling designs in automotive history.”