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These Wolfsburg employees are assembling bonnet These Wolfsburg employees are assembling bonnet (front hood) hinges with springs, in 1972. Half a 1302 Beetle body is passing in the background

A worker at the Karmann factory is using his skills to perfectly install a convertible top A worker at the Karmann factory is using his skills to perfectly install a 1302 convertible top

Laughter and tears: "Many turned away to hide their tears," recalls assembly manager Johann Kamp when the last Beetle rolled off the assembly line in Emden in 1978 Laughter and tears: "Many turned away to hide their tears," recalls assembly manager Johann Kamp when the last Beetle rolled off the assembly line in Emden in 1978

A USA specification 1971 1302 Super Beetle in Clementine Orange getting an alignment near the end of the assembly line at Wolfsburg A USA specification 1971 1302 Super Beetle in Clementine Orange getting an alignment near the end of the assembly line at Wolfsburg. The larger front turn signals and slotted front apron along with high back front seats gives away its final destination

1303 Cabriolets and Sciroccos are loaded on the train from Osnabrück to Emden, where they will be shipped out to the world 1303 Cabriolets and Sciroccos are loaded on the train from Osnabrück to Emden, where they will be shipped out to the world

The Norwegian ship Dyvi Pacific with a large batch of Volkswagens The Norwegian ship Dyvi Pacific with a large batch of Volkswagens. The Beetles are 1302s and the photo was taken May 10th 1971 in Toronto, Canada

1972 Volkswagens in bright colours are neatly lined up at the port of Vancouver, Washington 1972 Volkswagens in bright colours are neatly lined up at the port of Vancouver, Washington. It's hard to see any details, but it is clear that red and yellow were popular colours for 1972

Bodies are mounted transversely on the transfer belt for operators to carry out welding operations to the front and rear Bodies are mounted transversely on the transfer belt for operators to carry out welding operations to the front and rear. The operators are sitting either side of the belt on seats that are mounted on tracks so they can slide left and right

1971 models lined up at the storage yard in Emden, waiting to be shipped overseas 1971 1302 models lined up at the storage yard in Emden, waiting to be shipped overseas

A train car with 1303 Beetles and 1600 Variants at the train station in Heidelberg, Germany A train car with 1303 Beetles and 1600 Variants at the train station in Heidelberg, Germany. This photography is dated 1972, which means that it was taken during the last few months of the year

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

Body panels in the parts department in the Karmann factory 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 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 Factory promo picture

Volkswagen Super Beetle on display at London Auto show in 1974 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, 22 January 1973 End of the line. Running-in and inspection in the vehicle test stands at VW-Werk Wolfsburg, January 22nd 1973 - front view