The Volkswagen Beetle was in production for sixty-six years with over 21 million examples manufactured, and built in factories on five continents. In 1933, Ferdinand Porsche was tasked with designing and developing a 'peoples car' that was affordable, reliable, and basic capable of carrying two adults and three children at speeds up to 100 kph. Production began in 1938 and although it evolved over the years, the basic concept remained unaltered.The 1300 model was introduced in 1966 and brought with it an increase in power, rising by 25 percent to 50 bhp. The 1966 Volkswagen Beetle was powered by a horizontally opposed, overhead-valve four-cylinder engine displacing 1285cc and fitted to a four-speed manual transmission. Hydraulic drums were in the front and back. There was a '1300' emblem on the decklid and the wheels had vent slots and flat hubcaps. A headlight dimmer was now located on the steering column, and the horn-right was brought back after a two-year absence. The front backrests were given safety latches and a central defroster outlet was added to the dashboard.The 2-door Beetle had a base price of $1,580. The sunroof sedan sold for nearly $100 more while the convertible had a base price of just over $2,000.
by Daniel Vaughan | May 2019
by Daniel Vaughan | May 2019
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The Beetle is perhaps the best-selling car of all time. Truly, a recognizable shape that has stood the test of time. The vehicle is still being produced in Mexico, continuing the long-time running record. Adolf Hitler was searching for a peoples car that was capable of transporting three children and two adults at speeds of sixty miles-per-hour. The car was to be inexpensive, costing the same....
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- Fiat 124 ($1,798-$1,798)
- Chevrolet Corvair Series ($2,100-$2,700)
- Austin-Healey Sprite MK III ($1,890-$1,890)
- Austin-Healey Sprite MK IV ($2,000-$2,000)
- MG Midget MkII ($2,060-$2,060)
- Morris Mini Cooper S ($1,300-$1,770)
- Saab 96 ($1,995-$2,320)
- Chevrolet Chevy II Series ($2,025-$2,500)
- Dodge Dart ($2,090-$2,570)
- Plymouth Valiant ($1,980-$2,530)
- Toyota Corona ($1,800-$2,000)
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