Volkswagen, founded in 1937, is one of the world’s largest automakers. Known for the Beetle and Golf, it blends German engineering with practicality. VW is a pioneer in electric vehicles with the ID. series, while maintaining a legacy of reliable, stylish, and accessible vehicles for a global audience.
Browse the model landing pages below (linked where available), each page features the original brochure photos, specs and detailed information for that year.
The Volkswagen Beetle, produced from 1938-2003 (original Type 1) and 1997-2019 (modern versions), is a global automotive icon. Its distinctive design, robust engineering, and remarkable longevity made it the world's best-selling single-platform car.
Original Type 1 "Beetle": 1938-2003 (Continuous evolution over 65 years, with significant updates in the 'Super Beetle' 1302/1303 models from 1971-1975). Production continued in Mexico until 2003. New Beetle (A4 Platform): 1997-2011 (Retro-styled, front-engine, water-cooled, based on the Golf platform). The Beetle (A5 Platform): 2011-2019 (More aggressively styled, closer to the original proportions, also front-engine/water-cooled).
