1946 Volkswagen Sedan
The 1946 VW Beetle debuted as a two-door, rear-engine economy car with a distinctive rounded shape. It featured a rear axle with single-acting shocks that maximized space for passengers and cargo and its gas tank was placed under its hood. When the VW Beetle was in its design and production phases, it was nicknamed the “people’s car” because it was designed to be a mass-produced, affordable vehicle model that could meet the needs and the budgets of families around the world and make motor vehicles accessible for more households.
