What If You Change The Way Something Is Built?: How Design Happens Series

1953 – VW Beetle / Zwitter [photo: Antique Archaeology]
The VW Beetle’s simple straightforward design allowed the fenders to be replaced with a few screws, the “trunk” was moved to the front of the car and placed over the gas tank. The rearview mirrors utilized the doors hinge pivot. So many simple solutions made it simply a joy to own. Somehow Porsche was able to create a car that “fit” just about everyone’s needs and desires and I’m sure he never saw it becoming a symbol of The 60’s counter culture revolution and turning into Herbie The Love Bug.
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