"Air Cooled Rear Engined V-W Sedan with Heater and Overdrive" Volkswagen Advertisement, circa 1952
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Artifact Overview
The Volkswagen sedan made a virtue of its simplicity. The VW's rear-mounted engine was cooled by air, which eliminated the need for a radiator, coolant, and a pump to circulate the fluid. Fewer parts meant less weight, and less weight meant better fuel economy and reduced operating costs. Air entered the engine bay through vents below the rear window.
Artifact Details
Artifact
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Date Made
circa 1950
Subject Date
circa 1950
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
83.165.7
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Charles Burkelman.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10.25 in
Width: 6.625 in
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