Ironically perhaps, the news of the demise of the latest 'new' Beetle is in the same year we see the 70th anniversary of the first Beetle being sold in America.

Conceived to help put Germany on the road, it would become America’s favorite small car and it is now one of the most sought-after classic cars.

It was also hugely influential in the market, helping to spawn a new era of compact cars and a new type of ownership type: cars for students and young people, and a car that could be the household’s second. Join us as we explore the Beetle’s multifaceted history: