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The 'Final check pit', dialing in the tracking, wheel alignment and steering geometryThe 'Final check pit', dialing in the tracking, wheel alignment and steering geometry

Body panels in the parts department in the Karmann factoryBody 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 factory1303 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 pictureVolkswagen Super Beetle Factory promo picture

Volkswagen Super Beetle on display at London Auto show in 1974Volkswagen 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, 22 January 1973End 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, 22 January 1973End 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 WolfsburgTwo workers installing turn signals on a 1302 Super Beetle in Wolfsburg

Super Beetle bodies on the front end assembly carouselSuper Beetle bodies on the front end assembly carousel

A view of the Wolfburg assemby line where the body and chassis get marriedA view of the Wolfburg assemby line where the body and chassis get married

Super Beetle body and chassis coming together on the Wolfsburg assemby lineSuper Beetle body and chassis coming together on the Wolfsburg assemby line

1303 Super Beetle gets a paint correction due to production line damage1303 Super Beetle gets a paint correction due to production line damage

Workers welding the rear quarter panels in this 1971 picture

Volkswagen Super Beetle bumpers hang, ready for installationVolkswagen Super Beetle bumpers hang, ready for installation

Volkswagen Super Beetles on the conveyor line move about the plantVolkswagen Super Beetles on the conveyor line move about the plant

Super Beetles with their deck lids open wait for a final engine checkSuper Beetles with their deck lids open wait for a final engine check

A worker takes a well deserved break on the Super Beetle assembly lineA worker takes a well deserved break on the Super Beetle assembly line

The triple smoke stacks of the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg.The triple smoke stacks of the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg.

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