1971
Major Ivan Hirst accepts the car on behalf of VW (GB) from the production line.
Vehicle donated to World Wildlife Fund.
5 MAY 1971 – WOLFSBURG – Production record. Beetle – 14,000,000.
AUTUMN 1971 – WOLFSBURG – Production record. Volkswagen – 20,000,000 (Jubilee).
The 2 millionth Beetle to be shipped from the port of Emden is seen on March 31, 1971, being hoisted aboard the Volkswagen transport ship Johann Schulte. The car is a 1302 Super Beetle and was decorated in traditional style with colourful Chrysanthemums.
31 MARCH 1971 – EMDEN – Port/plant export record Beetle – 2,000,000
Puebla boss Hans Barschkis (left) shaking hands with the boss of the Red Cross of the State of Puebla as the car was donated to them.
22 OCTOBER 1971 – PUEBLA, MEXICO – Plant record VW – 200,000
