As car enthusiasts, most of us grew up with Hot Wheels cars in our toy boxes. Enviously, this man now owns the most valuable Hot Wheel of them all. Editor’s Note: #ThrowbackThursday is a weekly release by Volkswagen, which covers historic and intriguing aspects of VW over the years. All content and photos are courtesy of Volkswagen....
Volkswagen knows a thing or two about breaking records, and has accumulated an impressive amount of them over the years. Editor’s Note: #ThrowbackThursday is a weekly release by Volkswagen, which covers historic and intriguing aspects of VW over the years. All content and photos are courtesy of Volkswagen. -CM _____________________________________________________ It’s not easy to make it into the Guinness World...
This unique Volkswagen Beetle is adorned with millions of beads and creates a strong link between Mexico’s past and present. Editor’s Note: #ThrowbackThursday is a weekly release by Volkswagen, which covers historic and intriguing aspects of VW over the years. All content and photos are courtesy of Volkswagen. -CM _____________________________________________________ Volkswagens have always been vehicles of expression,...
The Volkswagen Type 4 debuted in 1968 with a four-door option – a first for VW – as they attempted to attract larger families to their automobiles. Editor’s Note: #ThrowbackThursday is a weekly release by Volkswagen, which covers historic and intriguing aspects of VW over the years. All content and photos are courtesy of Volkswagen. -CM _____________________________________________________...
The Volkswagen Beetle’s unique flower vase is a testament to the “flower power” generation. Editor’s Note: #ThrowbackThursday is a weekly release by Volkswagen, which covers historic and intriguing aspects of VW over the years. All content and photos are courtesy of Volkswagen. -CM _____________________________________________________ To understand how a small German sedan came to represent the “flower power”...
For some folks, the cars they grew up in become a nostalgic playground. That’s the story behind this man and his grandfather’s VW Beetle. Editor’s Note: #ThrowbackThursday is a weekly release by Volkswagen, which covers historic and intriguing aspects of VW over the years. All content and photos are courtesy of Volkswagen. -CM _____________________________________________________ Eric Shoemaker had...
The VW Iltis dominated the 1980 Paris-Dakar Rally with reliability and capability, and its excellent four-wheel-drive system revolutionized the rally world. Editor’s Note: #ThrowbackThursday is a weekly release by Volkswagen, which covers historic and intriguing aspects of VW over the years. All content and photos are courtesy of Volkswagen. -CM _____________________________________________________ Volkswagen’s legacy has largely been built...
This owner takes brand loyalty to the next level, boasting ownership of 42 different Volkswagens throughout his life. Editor’s Note: #ThrowbackThursday is a weekly release by Volkswagen, which covers historic and intriguing aspects of VW over the years. All content and photos are courtesy of Volkswagen. -CM _____________________________________________________ You always remember your first car. For...
Volkswagen’s first vehicle with intentionally attractive styling came in 1955, and the Karmann Ghia holds fast to its share in the VW historical beauty pageant. Editor’s Note: #ThrowbackThursday is a weekly release by Volkswagen, which covers historic and intriguing aspects of VW over the years. All content and photos are courtesy of Volkswagen. -CM ___________________________________________________________________________...
This white wrought-iron masterpiece, called the Wedding Beetle, was crafted in the 1960s. It might even make you feel like Cinderella. Editor’s Note: #ThrowbackThursday is a weekly release by Volkswagen, which covers historic and intriguing aspects of VW over the years. All content and photos are courtesy of Volkswagen. -CM __________________________________________________________________________ The Wedding Beetle was...