Factory Pictures

From the VW assembly line to you

Karmann plantSign on the Karmann plant were all Volkswagen Super Beetle convertibles were made - Photo courtesy of Jarko Aikens

VW Wolfsburg GermanyCompleted VW Golf convertibles and VW Scirocco models parked in the main yard of the factory while Super Beetle cabriolets on a train await to start their journey to the port of Emden for shipping to North America - Photo courtesy of Jarko Aikens

Karmann factory craftsmenFitting the heated rear window glass and frame. A nerve-wracking job for most of us, but routine for the Karmann craftsmen on the assembly line - Photo courtesy of Jarko Aikens

VW Beetles continue through the factoryOnce the bodies were joined with their chassis they continued their journey and fitting out through the factory - Photo courtesy of Jarko Aikens

Super Beetle VW convertible top assemblyKarmann guide Mr Juhe gives a tour group a glimpse of 1303 Super Beetle cabriolet roof and top assembly - Photo courtesy of Jarko Aikens

1979 Super Beetle convertible productionFreshly painted bodies emerging from the paint shop, including a black 1303 Super Beetle cabriolet, two Golf cabriolets and a Scirocco - Photo courtesy of Jarko Aikens

Karmann, Osnabrück, 23 November 1979. Chassis preparation for the Beetle cabriolet bodiesKarmann, Osnabrück, 23 November 1979. Chassis preparation for the Beetle cabriolet bodies - Photo courtesy of Jarko Aikens

Forschung und Entwicklungsabteilung (Research & Development Department) Wolfsburg, January 1973Forschung und Entwicklungsabteilung (Research & Development Department) Wolfsburg, January 1973 - Image 1

Forschung und Entwicklungsabteilung (Research & Development Department) Wolfsburg, January 1973Forschung und Entwicklungsabteilung (Research & Development Department) Wolfsburg, January 1973 - Image 2

On the VW 1303 body fitting out and trim line at Wolfsburg in March 1973On the VW 1303 body fitting out and trim line at Wolfsburg in March 1973

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