The VW Beetle Story Contributor(s): Chapman, Giles (Author) |
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ISBN: 0752484605 ISBN-13: 9780752484600 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Transportation | Automotive - Antique & Classic - Transportation | Automotive - History - Transportation | Automotive - Pictorial |
Dewey: 629.222 |
Series: Story |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.1" W x 7.3" (0.55 lbs) 128 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The complete history of the Volkswagen Beetle The KdF car, a German acronym for Strength Through Joy, was conceived by Adolf Hitler's Third Reich as a true German "people's car." There is little in the legacy of 1930s Nazi Germany that is positive, but after World War II--and with a little help from the British--the Volks Wagen really did help put the average man on the road in a car, designed by the great Ferdinand Porsche, that was reliable and well-built. First it set benchmarks for customer satisfaction across Europe, and sales soared. Then it arrived in North America and the slope-backed, rear-engined economy car became a cult hit. By the time the very last original Beetle was built in 2003, more than 21 million had been built, making it the best-selling single car model of all time. Although its concept is dated by modern standards, the Beetle magic is undimmed, which is why Volkswagen introduced an all-new, modern Beetle in 1998. It has carved out a niche as a distinctive and eye-catching car in a world of automotive clones. |