Volkswagen Beetle's evolution in photos
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Volkswagen Beetle production is ending, again. The curvy compact car got its start in Nazi Germany, played a role in the economic resurgence of Germany after the war and went on to become a worldwide icon.
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Cars We Remember: The final, for sure, 2019 Volkswagen Beetle
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1946–79 VW Beetle values are finding wings, but some are still
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Evolution of the Volkswagen Beetle
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Volkswagen Beetle's evolution in photos