See the evolution of the iconic Volkswagen Beetle

The evolution of the Volkswagen Beetle: One of the world's most beloved carsBy Peter Valdes-Dapena and Nicole RidgwayChat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds.The curvy compact car got its start in Nazi Germany, played a role in the economic resurgence of Germany after World War II, and became a worldwide icon.Ferdinand Porsche presents a new convertible version of the KdF-Wagen to Nazi leader Adolph Hitler in 1938.

Other cars were considered, but a Beetle was cast in the starring role of the 1968 Disney movie"The Love Bug." The film helped cement the car's popular image as a lovable automotive companion. The Beetle, along with the Volkswagen bus, became synonymous with the hippie movement in the 1960s and '70s. Here, a couple of attendees at the 1969 Woodstock music festival take a nap on a Beetle.

Hopefully they’ll still be on the road enough for me and my kids generations. We all enjoy saying “slug bug”!

I still say slugbug 🤷🏻‍♂️👊🏼

Really wanted to own one, but it’s so unreasonably priced where I’m from. It was priced as if it was an Audi. Bought a more equipped crossover instead

In 1933 Adolf Hitler commissioned Porsche to develop a “Peoples Car” (literally a Volks Wagen), the car was to be able to seat 2 adults and 2 children, with room for their luggage. The term “Volks” had been applied to various Nazi party sponsored consumer products: the Volksradio

Simply iconic.

you missed a few.

😳😱😢 Iconic...

Mine. Long ago. 😉

First time I’ve seen actual news from CNN over a decade.

The Car for all...love it

Punch Buggy 🤜

Legend

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