I think us older folks were lucky to have enjoyed the air cooled VW phenomenon when it originally occurred in the 1950 ~ 1960's ,
I was born & raised on the Eastern Seaboard where the original VW's landed and took off after a few years , pops went to Germany and bought the base model Typ II Kombi (full seats but little interior paneling) in self imported it in 1954, he kept it a few years , I remember riding in the way back above the engine where it was warmer and the smooth droning of the tiny 1192 C.C. engine put me to sleep .
With six kids and two adults in it, it wasn't toasty inside but we didn't freeze either .
In 1967 Moms bought a Cobalt Blue Typ III Squareback station wagon, it was a good car in spite of her minimal care taking of it .
In the fall of 1970 I moved to Sunny Southern California and bought a partially abandoned 1960 Typ 117 Beetle, the DeLuxe one with canvas "sliding sunshine roof" .
I made it run and used it for a decade or more before parting with it, I wish I never did, bought an identical one in 1975 for $250.00, my son still has it in his back yard mouldering away, he won't let me play with it nor sell it =8-( .
Make no mistake : VW Beetles were death traps, I've seen more than my share of wrecked ones and rolled over my 1953 'Zwitter' Split Window Beetle with no seat belts and am lucky to have survived .
-Nate
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Subject: Bidding Farewell to the VW Beetle
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Bidding Farewell to the VW Beetle In September of 2018, Volkswagen announced that it would cease the production of its classic Beetle in July of 2019 after three generations and over nearly seven decades of production. This decision comes as the carmaker wants to turn its focus to producing mass-market electric vehicles and larger family-oriented cars. Taking You Back to the Beginning The iconic car was first developed in Germany in 1938 and went on to become a symbol of the USA hippie culture in the 60s. Two decades after U.S. sales were suspended, the company revamped its signature body style with the production of the "New Beetle," which was complete with a built-in flower vase. Once again the car was updated with a more modern, sporty body style in 2012. Saying Goodbye To celebrate the Beetle's history, two special edition models will join the lineup for its 2019 model year, the Final Edition SE and Final Edition SEL. To send the Beetle off in style, these models will include exclusive equipment and unique, high-end elements. The designers also ... Continue To The Full Article
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