If spring doesn't come to us, we just have to travel towards spring. That's what VW CLASSIC author Georg Otto thought and set off for the Mediterranean in a 52 Beetle Cabriolet. The last open Beetle, the 1303 Cabriolet, is regarded as the stylistic template for the new open-air Beetle.
VW CLASSIC shows how much of the classic has survived in the newcomer. Hebmüller 's convertible is considered the king of the Beetles, captivating with its uniquely elegant silhouette. But like many great legends, the story of the "Heb" also has its dramatic sides.
A completely different Volkswagen is straightforward, quirky and without frills: the Type 147 stood out above all for its simplicity. In the 1960s, "Fridolin", as it was affectionately known, guaranteed that parcels arrived on time. In the "Milestone" section, VW CLASSIC tells the story of the legendary "Postlermobil", which was manufactured at the Westfalia plant in Wiedenbrück on behalf of the former German Federal Post Office.
Volkswagen presented the Passat to the public 40 years ago. The Audi 80 helped to give birth to it, but the last remaining EA 272 prototype proves that VW also had its own plans.
In addition: many big stars from the racing scene began their careers in converted VW Beetles. The racing series was called Formula Vau. VW CLASSIC was there with many stars from back then at the 50th anniversary of the series at the place where it was created - the Daytona Speedway.
Last but not least: two VW CLASSIC authors took their youngsters on a journey through time in the T1 Samba bus and the Pretzel Beetle.
The new issue of VW CLASSIC is now available in stores or can be ordered online on the publisher's website. Price: 5.50 euros.
