![]() ![]() ME 1.1 Paint Colours of the Special Edition Edition Beetles manufactured in Volkswagen de México, S.A.P-E.1 – P-E.7 European Paint Colour Tables.SA 1.0 The Special Edition Edition Beetles manufactured in Volkswagen of South Africa (Pty.) Ltd.’s Uitenhage factory 1973 – 1978.ME 1.0 The Special Edition Edition Beetles manufactured in Volkswagen de México, S.A.E.2 – European manufacture: “Inland’ and “Export”markets.E.1 – The SE Beetles manufactured in Volkswagen’s European factories 1970 – 1979.SEB PRODUCTION Home – All articles by and copyright Stephen Paul Hardy.The last Volkswagen Beetle, a third-generation Stonewashed Blue Last Edition coupe, rolled off the production line at Puebla, Mexico, on 10 July 2019. It will be the first time in the company’s over 80-year history that a Beetle in one form or another has not been produced – truly the end of an era for Volkswagen. ![]() ![]() This was eventually confirmed in a September 13 Press Release as July 2019. At the 2018 Geneva Auto Salon in March VWs R&D head, Frank Welsch announced the Beetle will finally go out of production. 2010s – The sun sets on the second generation New Beetle and the replacement ’21st Century’ Beetle is launched.El Auto del Siglo Editions: – The Beetle is voted ‘Car of the Century’.Final production of first generation Beetles ended at Puebla, Mexico on 30th July, 2003 after 70 years of production worldwide. 1990s – A relatively quiet period for the Beetle but new generations were coming….1980s – European production had ended but Mexico and Brazil keep the Beetle spirit alive.The Volkssparwagen Editions: – -a successor to the “Käfer der Käufer” Edition and reflected both the effects of the international fuel crisis and the contemporary success of the first series Jeans Beetle.The Käfer der Käufer Editions: – – presented at IAA’73 (Internationale Automobil- Ausstellung), Frankfurt in September 1973 as part of Volkswagen’s extensive stand at the show.The Spring Messenger Editions: – ( Editions Group ].The Rallye Editions: – – a small but very significant Group comprising of just two Editions based on the 1600cc typ.133 Beetle.The Fruit Series Editions: – The Fruit Series Editions derive their name from the three paint colours used.The Drei Käfer auf Extra-Tour Editions: – – the first time Volkswagen used a multi-model line up as a promotional theme.The 20 Millionth Volkswagen Editions: –.The Spring Editions: – – the very first series of special sales campaign Beetles by Volkswagen in Europe by Country.By the mid 70s the Beetle was on the way out, being replaced by the Golf, with all European production closing during January 1980. The Beetle outsells the Model T Ford and Editions proliferate to maximise sales. 1970s – Volkswagen offers its first ever Special Edition Beetles – the ‘Spring Edition’ May, June and Pop editions.1960s – From rebel Dealerships D’leteren of Belgium, Economotors and Brundage Motors in the USA to ‘Herbie’ and the rise of Formula Vee…. ![]()
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