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VW Beetle on Wikipedia

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The Volkswagen Type 1, more commonly known as the Beetle or Bug, is an economy car produced by the German auto maker Volkswagen from 1938 until 2003. Although the names "Beetle" and "Bug" were quickly adopted by the public, it was not until August of 1967 that VW itself began using the name Beetle in marketing materials in the US.

In Britain VW never used the name Beetle officially. It had only been known only as either the "Type I" or as the 1100 (eleven-hundred), 1200 (twelve-hundred), 1300 (thirteen-hundred) or 1500 (fifteen-hundred), which had been the names under which the vehicle was marketed in Europe; the numbers denoted the vehicle's engine size in cubic centimetres. In 1998, many years after the original model had been dropped from the lineup in most of the world (production continued in Mexico until 2003), VW introduced the "New Beetle" (built on a Volkswagen Golf platform) and bearing a cosmetic resemblance to the original.

Speculation suggests that its peculiar styling, underpowered motor, rough ride, and high noise levels compared to modern vehicles should have made it a market failure. It was in its day, though, more comfortable and powerful than most European small cars, and ultimately the longest-running and most-produced automobile of a single design (a record that will not take long to be beaten by its younger "cousin" the Type-2 Bus or Kombi, which is still in production in Brazil with the same basic characteristics of the first series). It remained a top seller in the US even as rear-wheel drive conventional subcompacts were refined and eventually replaced by front-wheel drive models. The Beetle car was the benchmark for both generations of American compact cars such as the Chevrolet Corvair and subcompact cars such as the Ford Pinto and Chevrolet Vega. In the international poll for the award of the world's most influential car of the twentieth century the Beetle came fourth after the Ford Model T, the Mini, and the Citroën DS.

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Volksworld Show 2008

VOLKSWORLD SHOW!

Yep, it's that time of year again where some of the world's most amazing Bugs, Buses and all that's in between, descend on Sandown Park, Surrey for the annual Volksworld show! Of course the Volksworld Insurance Crew were in attendance to take in the sights and dish out some incredible deals to insure these stunning examples of the once humble 'Peoples Car'.

So it was with our beautiful Volksworld Insurance girls; Laura, Jemma, and Charlie in tow, we assembled our stand in the main hall amongst some of the hottest Dubs the show had to offer, expecting a good turnout. We were not disappointed! Since the show's inception this had to be one of the biggest we'd seen, proof that people's enthusiasm is on the rise and the scene is going from strength to strength. Over the weekend we managed to speak with over 500 people! So thanks to all those who came to see us, we hope you all enjoyed your limited edition Volksworld Insurance goody bags! Roll on next year!

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VolksWorld Show 2007

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VW Beetle Insurance

If you need VW Beetle insurance, choosing a specialist motor insurance company can save you £££s. Companies which have specialist Beetle insurance schemes will also understand the various modifications and conversions that Beetle owners love to carry out to their cars.

VW Beetle Insurance: Specialists in all Volkswagen, including VW Beetle Insurance. All modifications and Beetle based kits covered. Get a quote and buy online, or give us a call. Also specialists in all models of VW Car Insurance old and new.
VW Beetle Insurance: Specialist Insurance provider in the UK offering schemes for VW Beetles, including modified Beetles and Beetle kit car insurance.
VolksWorld Insurance Services: Specialist VW insurance Scheme endorsed by Volksworld Magazine.

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