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Thursday, December 9, 2010

The New Beetle Isn’t So New

As you can plainly see, this uncamouflaged 2012 VW Beetle has undergone a few cosmetic enhancements. As well it should, it hasn’t been to the Wolfsburg Surgeon since its introduction in 1998. In 14 years, most cars go through two, if not three, bodystyle changes. 
As you’ll notice, the ’12 model bears a striking resemblance to the second cousin of its great-great-great-grandfather, the Porsche 356. 
See?
And now, a gratuitous shot of James Dean and his Porsche 356: the last Porsche he owned that didn’t kill him. 

[Photo credits: Ma-Eh/Flikr, ColdTrackDays.com/Flikr]

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