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A NEW (OLD) BEETLE?

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The Beetle is an automotive icon. One of the most prolific cars ever made. With its roots in Germany’s pre-war era, it has become a true motoring symbol of the 20th century. Movies were made about them, they appeared on racetracks and, at the start of the 21st century, Volkswagen even reincarnated the Beetle with a modern version.

VW Beetles have followers across the globe, but some enthusiasts take

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