Factory Pictures
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
Volkswagen
Super Beetle Factory promo picture
Volkswagen
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
1303
front body assembly at Wolfsburg, 1973. The front assemblies, mounted on
dollies, are moving on a circular carousel. Side members are inserted and
then machine spot welded
Beetle
production photo taken from the small 30-pages 'Der Weltmeister' brochure,
published 2/72
"The
wedding" where the chassis and body are joined - 1973 Wolfsburg
An
orange Beetle in the paint booth, most likely to correct imperfections or
small damages that may occur during production and shows a 1974 Super Beetle
1302
body shell welding at VW Wolfsburg
Chrome
bumpers wait to by installed on 1303 Super Beetles
1303
models are moved around the factory by an overhead track
Super
Beetles await inspection before assembly continues
The
engine will go where this worker is in the rear of this 1303 Super Beetle
A
colourful selection of 1974 models at an unknown port in USA or Canada
Images courtesy of Volkswagen Factory Pictures