Fruit Series Editions Group Overview
Context: In a similar way to the “Drei Käfer auf Extra-Tour ” Edition Volkswagen used a multi-model line as the base models for this Group of Editions. Although this time they were never marketed...
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20 Millionth Editions Group Overview
Context: Produced in the Autumn of 1971 to celebrate the 20 millionth Volkswagen leaving the assembly line this group of Editions were the first celebratory SEB’s to be manufactured by Volkswagen AG. They took...
The Champion Editions Group Overview
Context: Produced in Europe between 19 February and 31 March 1972 the Champion Editions were the second celebratory series of SEBs to be manufactured by Volkswagen AG. They celebrated the Beetle achieving a world...
Spring Messenger Editions Group Overview
Context: When considering the SEB versions of the 1300S Beetle there is no difference between the Fruit Series and Spring Messenger Group of Editions except that of paint finish and the fact that the...
World Cup ’74 Editions Group Overview
A Group of three Editions occasioned by West Germany’s hosting and then winning the 10th FIFA World Cup held between 13 June and 07 July 1974. The final game at Munich’s Olympiastadion was played...
Rallye Editions Group Overview
Context: The “Rallye” Edition is a small but very significant Group comprising of just two Editions based on the 1600cc typ.133 Beetle. S714 Sonderaktion *Gelbschwarzer Renner* (GSR) and a sister model for North America...
Volkssparwagen Edition Group Overview
Context: The “Volkssparwagen” Edition to some degree was 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...
Käfer der Käufer Editions Group Overview
Context: The “Käfer der Käufer” Edition was presented at IAA’73 (Internationale Automobil- Ausstellung), Frankfurt in September 1973 as part of Volkswagen’s extensive stand at the show. The Edition repeated a theme used by Volkswagen...
Drei Käfer auf Extra-Tour Group Overview
Context: The “Drei Käfer auf Extra-Tour ” Edition was the first time Volkswagen used a multi-model line up as a promotional theme to generate interest across the Beetle range under the slogan “Extra-Tour: Many...
The Spring Editions Group Overview
Context. The very first series of special sales campaign Beetles by Volkswagen in Europe manufactured in April 1970 three quarters of the way through the model year. They were the forerunners of several successive...