Tamiya 24136 - 1/24 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle 1966  [24136]

About the 1966 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle:

• Even in this age of sophistication, the popularity of the Volkswagen "Beetle" hasn't diminished. The initial design dates back towards 1930's when Dr. Ferdinand Porsche supplied the design framework the "People's Car."
  Today, with additional than 20 million units produced, the Volkswagen Beetle has become emblematic of mass-produced motorization, without other car exceeding this figure. Built upon the sturdy platform chassis may be the amazingly dependable atmosphere cooled, flat-four cylinder motor. Suspension is four wheel independent for crisp management and driving comfort. Even though the start of the 2nd World War significantly hindered Volkswagen's advertising possibilities, it made an exceptional comeback briefly after the conflict, in skillful guidance of Heinrich Nordhoff. Throughout its manufacturing life, the Volkswagen ended up being constantly improved to generally meet modern vehicle criteria. An enlarged powerplant displacement and better exposure are two of the notable modifications that enabled the Beetle to create criteria for the compact automobile market, ten years after decade.

  The 1966 Volkswagen model is regarded as the classic Beetle, the one that retains the most for the original design traits, and has now become a collector's item. Even today, more than half a century later on, watching a nimble road bug remains a pleasant sight to behold, as well as its unmistakable form will most likely delight generations to come.