Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 1938 - 1979

The Volkswagen Beetle is an automotive legend that has spanned more than eight decades, embodying accessibility, timeless design, and constant innovation. Launched in 1938 in Germany, this iconic car has marked the Volkswagen Beetle story through its emblematic silhouette with rounded curves and its positioning as a robust and economical city car. Through the Volkswagen Beetle generations, from the post-war "Coccinelle" version to modernized 21st-century models, the Volkswagen Beetle model has undergone several major transformations: progressive restylings in the 1960s-70s, evolution into a more spacious compact sedan in 1974, and then a return to retro codes with the new-look version launched in 1998. Among 80 to 100 million units produced worldwide, the Beetle established itself against competitors like the Mini Cooper or Abarth 595, while remaining the best-selling car of all time. Recent generations incorporate progressive electrification, notably with the electric Beetle e-Beetle developed to meet current environmental standards, thus consolidating its essential status in the small urban and retro car segment.