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THE VW BEETLE STORY
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By: |
Giles Chapman |
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Hardback |
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£9.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
0752484605 |
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9780752484600 |
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THE HISTORY PRESS LTD |
Pub. date: |
1 September, 2012 |
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128 |
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The KdF car, a German acronym for Strength Through Joy, was conceived by Adolf Hitler's Third Reich as a true German `people's car'. |
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The KdF car, a German acronym for Strength Through Joy, was conceived by Adolf Hitler's Third Reich as a true German `people's car'. There is precious little in the legacy of 1930s Nazi Germany that is positive, but after the Second World war - and with a little help from the British - the Volks Wagen really did help put the average man on the road in a car, designed by the great Ferdinand Porsche, that was reliable and well-built. First it set benchmarks for customer satisfaction across Europe, and sales soared. Then it arrived in North America and the slope-backed, rear-engined economy car became a cult hit. By the time the very last original Beetle was built in 2003, over 21m had been built, making it by a long chalk the best-selling single car model of all time. Although its concept is dated by modern standards, the Beetle magic is undimmed, which is why Volkswagen introduced an all-new, modern Beetle in 1998. It has carved out a niche as a distinctive and eye-catching car in a world of automotive clones. |
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UK |
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The History Press Ltd |
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Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr
A celebratory, inclusive and educational exploration of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr for both children that celebrate and children who want to understand and appreciate their peers who do.
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