Volkswagen Sedan, 1950

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Artifact Overview

Volkswagen's Type 1 Beetle sedan was different. Its compact size and rear-mounted, air-cooled engine set it apart from American cars. The Beetle appealed to a different type of American consumer -- one who favored thrifty practicality over flashy style. VW sold more than 21 million units during the car's 65-year production run.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

1950

Subject Date

1950

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

92.150.9655.14

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 7.125 in
Width: 9.5 in

Volkswagen Sedan, 1950