The British government saw great potential in war-torn Germany after WWII in setting up and rebuilding the destroyed Volkswagen facility and ramping up production of its compact and economical Type 1 people’s car, affectionately called the Beetle. The resulting vehicle ended up being the best-selling car on the planet for many years, embedding itself into transportation systems around the globe while also becoming a cultural icon. However, as the design aged and technology improved, the time came for a
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