HITLER INTRODUCES VOLKSWAGEN (1936) – Love it or hate it, the Volkswagen Beetle was the brainchild of Hitler, announced in February 1936. In one of his drives for popularity, the car was introduced as a means for everyday Germans to get about, as vehicles were still very expensive at the time. Following the success of cars such as the Model T, the Beetle was cheap to produce, while its friendly, rounded design appealed to a wide range of customers. It has since become the world’s bestselling car.
