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The Birthplace of Cool: VW Factory Views
The
'Final check pit', dialing in the tracking, wheel alignment and steering
geometry.
Body
panels in the parts department in the Karmann factory.
The
Volkswagens are equipped with the head light rings. Straight after the Super
Beetles would be driven to the storage location.
1303
Super Beetle cabriolets in production at the Karmann factory.
A
worker is fitting the rubber gasket between the mud guard and the body in
this 1971 photo. Another busy day at the factory.
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Super Beetle Factory promo picture.
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Super Beetle on display at London Auto show in 1974.
End
of the line. Running-in and inspection in the vehicle test stands at VW-Werk
Wolfsburg, January 22nd 1973 - front view.
End
of the line. Running-in and inspection in the vehicle test stands at VW-Werk
Wolfsburg, January 22nd 1973 - rear view.
Two
workers installing turn signals on a 1302 Super Beetle in Wolfsburg.
Super
Beetle bodies on the front end assembly carousel.
A
view of the Wolfburg assemby line where the body and chassis get married.
Super
Beetle body and chassis coming together on the Wolfsburg assemby line.
1303
Super Beetle gets a paint correction due to production line damage.
Workers
welding the rear quarter panels in this 1971 picture.
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Super Beetle bumpers hang, ready for installation.
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Super Beetles on the conveyor line move about the plant.
Super
Beetles with their deck lids open wait for a final engine check.
A
worker takes a well deserved break on the Super Beetle assembly line.
The
triple smoke stacks of the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg.
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