Coccinelle: La VW Type 1 Dans Tous Ses Etats

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The German car, affectionately known as the Beetle, had an extraordinary destiny. This car, ordered by the Führer and designed by a certain Ferdinand Porsche, could never have been marketed because, born in 1938, during the Second World War it was used exclusively for military purpose. It was only with the Allied victory in 1945 and the rebuilding of the Wolfsburg factory by the British army that both the Volkswagen brand and the Type 1 model had a second chance. With its design that evokes good humor and its practicality, the most famous VW ever was quickly adopted by motorists around the world. In 65 years of existence, the Beetle, produced in more than 21 million units, has remained on the same course. This book brings together 13 models representing the different styles of the Type 1. Classic, efficient, fun or simply fascinating, the Beetle is represented here in all its forms.