As production of the Volkswagen Beetle comes to an end, take a look back at its evolution
The evolution of the Volkswagen Beetle: One of the world's most beloved carsBy Peter Valdes-Dapena and Nicole RidgwayChat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds.The curvy compact car got its start in Nazi Germany, played a role in the economic resurgence of Germany after World War II, and became a worldwide icon.Ferdinand Porsche presents a new convertible version of the KdF-Wagen to Nazi leader Adolph Hitler in 1938.
Other cars were considered, but a Beetle was cast in the starring role of the 1968 Disney movie"The Love Bug." The film helped cement the car's popular image as a lovable automotive companion. The Beetle, along with the Volkswagen bus, became synonymous with the hippie movement in the 1960s and '70s. Here, a couple of attendees at the 1969 Woodstock music festival take a nap on a Beetle.
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