That’s the case for "Herbetta," a Volkswagen Beetle whose story captured hearts across the country after a handwritten letter ...

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Admittedly, there wasn't much left of it when restoration work started but the oldest surviving VW Beetle has truly been through an odyssey and even survived the turmoil of World War II. Traugott ...

Traugott Grundmann’s VW Beetle is one of the first prototypes of a VW Beetle. Photo: Moritz Frankenberg/dpa Only the chassis was left over from one of the first prototypes of the iconic VW Beetle car.

In Hessisch Oldendorf, Germany, on October 22, 2025, car enthusiast Traugott Grundmann restored what is believed to be the world's oldest Volkswagen Beetle. Built in 1937 as the Volkswagen W30 ...

There's never been a car quite like the Volkswagen Beetle. It's the most mass-produced car sold before the Toyota Corolla, with over 21 million made over its 65-year lifespan (even with a pause in ...

There are few people on this earth who, gearhead or not, are unaware of the Volkswagen Beetle. Whether one’s exposure comes from seeing Herbie on television, Vocho cabs in Mexico, or yards of the ...

Nigel first entered the world of automotive journalism in the mid-80s, working for what was then the “bible” of weekly automotive content - Motoring News. Those were the days of tip-tap typewriters, ...

During that time, 21,529,464 examples were produced, more than any other automotive nameplate except the Toyota Corolla, which was built on many unrelated platforms as a Corolla in name only. The VW ...

The Volkswagen Beetle needs no introduction. More than just a ‘people’s car’, the Beetle has become a cultural icon, adored and revered around the world. Over 21 million Beetles were manufactured ...

The question of how long a Volkswagen Beetle can float on water has been asked and answered. A VW Beetle commercial about this issue was made in 1972, showing a Beetle driving on a beach and entering ...