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Volkswagen Beetle Replacement Was Nearly a Mid-Engine Porsche Design That VW Canceled

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Much has been said about the Volkswagen Beetle and its long and illustrious history. Anyone somewhat knowledgeable about automotive history would know that the Beetle story dates back to the Second World War. If it weren't for British Major Ivan, who spotted a Type 1 prototype amidst the …

Much has been said about the Volkswagen Beetle and its long and illustrious history. Anyone somewhat knowledgeable about automotive history would know that the Beetle story dates back to the Second World War. If it weren't for British Major Ivan, who spotted a Type 1 prototype amidst the …

Much has been said about the Volkswagen Beetle and its long and illustrious history. Anyone somewhat knowledgeable about automotive history would know that the Beetle story dates back to the Second World War. If it weren't for British Major Ivan, who spotted a Type 1 prototype amidst the …

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