Although the existence of the Volkswagen Beetle dates back to the early 1930s, it wasn’t until 1949 that the first of what would turn out to be millions would find its way to the US. Sixty-five years ...

Beetle is foundation of VW in the U.S. First two were sold here in 1949 Initial Beetle arrived at New York harbor 65 years ago It didn't seem like much, an oddly shaped German car from a company ...

Stephen Edelstein February 3, 2014 Comment Now! Raise a glass to the simple, classic, iconic Volkswagen Beetle, which is celebrating its 65th year in the United States. Well, almost. The first Beetle ...

Now in its third generation, the Volkswagen Beetle is celebrating 65 years since its arrival in the United States. Perhaps one of the most recognizable and iconic car designs of the 20th century, the ...

Importing the quintessential German car into the U.S. less than four years after the end of World War II took hutzpah. Yet in January 1949, the first Volkswagen Type 1 "Beetle" was sent to New York by ...

If old-school cool is your thing, how about a ’65 Volkswagen Beetle that’s now being auctioned off online and which you might be able to take home at a really good price? This Beetle was discovered in ...

The VW Beetle is old enough to start considering retirement, though the “Bug” doesn’t show any signs of skittering off into the sunset anytime soon. It’s hard to believe the Beetle has been with us ...

CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. -- The personalized license plate says it all. It reads, "O My Gawd." Harrod Blank has poured his heart into the 1965 Volkswagen Beetle that has become one of the most elaborate ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A man whose 1965 Volkswagen Beetle was stolen nearly 40 years ago and recently recovered in Detroit says he never stopped grieving for the red convertible that he had running “slick ...

Volkswagen is celebrating 65 years of its iconic Beetle model in the U.S. In January of 1949, the first Volkswagen “Type 1” or Beetle was shipped to New York City by Ben Pon Sr., a Dutch businessman ...

Music fans may be gearing up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Beatlemania, but today Volkswagen is celebrating 65 years ofBeetlemania. It was 65 years ago this month that thefirst Volkswagen ...

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