The first batch of Volkswagens to be imported into CanadaThe first batch of Volkswagens to be imported into Canada are pictured at the port of Toronto in Ontario on 2 December 1952.

An interesting 'hybrid' parked just off Südstrasse at the front of VW-WerkAn interesting 'hybrid' parked just off Südstrasse at the front of VW-Werk Wolfsburg in 1971.

A large consignment of VW Type 1, 2 and 3 modelsA large consignment of VW Type 1, 2 and 3 models arrived by train are lifted onto waiting ships.

Beetles move slowly along the final assembly line in Hall 12 at VolkswagenwerkBeetles move slowly along the final assembly line in Hall 12 at Volkswagenwerk Wolfsburg.

Barndoor buses: Type 2 Combi and pickup trucks in the final assembly hall at VolkswagenwerkBarndoor buses: Type 2 Combi and pickup trucks in the final assembly hall at Volkswagenwerk Wolfsburg sometime between 1953 and 1955.

70 years ago - Oval-window Type 1 bodyshells at the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg70 years ago - Oval-window Type 1 bodyshells at the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg in 1954.

Type 3 assembly at the VW plant in Palma Sola VenezuelaType 3 assembly at the VW plant in Palma Sola Venezuela.

21st century Vocho production at the Puebla plant of Volkswagen de Mexico21st century Vocho production at the Puebla plant of Volkswagen de Mexico on June 13, 2001.

A Volkswagen Inspector checking front lids at Volkswagenwerk WolfsburgA Volkswagen Inspector checking front lids at Volkswagenwerk Wolfsburg.

Completed bodies are lowered onto their chassis platforms for the Hochzeit Completed bodies are lowered onto their chassis platforms for the Hochzeit where all the pieces of the jigsaw come together.

The assembly line of the Volkswagen AG factory stand still on the 22nd of April in 1974The assembly line of the Volkswagen AG factory stand still on the 22nd of April in 1974 due to short-term work stoppage.

A worker in the final assembly hall at Volkswagenwerk WolfsburgA worker in the final assembly hall at Volkswagenwerk Wolfsburg, guiding the body shell down onto the chassis for the critical joining operation, the Hochzeit or Wedding.

A barndoor bus is lifted on boardA barndoor bus is lifted on board. Hamburg, October 1951.

Karmann Ghia production at Wilhelm Karmann GmbHKarmann Ghia production at Wilhelm Karmann GmbH, Osnabruck: Type 14 and Type 34.

Type 3 Variant assembly line at WolfsburgType 3 Variant assembly line at Wolfsburg.

1974 model year Beetle and Type 181 VW Safari/Thing assembly1974 model year Beetle and Type 181 VW Safari/Thing assembly at Volkswagen de Mexico's plant in Puebla.

New VW Type 147 'Fridolin' delivery vansNew VW Type 147 'Fridolin' delivery vans near the high-rise administration building at VW-Werk Wolfsburg.

Red, white and blue 1971 model year 1302 Super Beetle bodiesRed, white and blue 1971 model year 1302 Super Beetle bodies fresh from the paint line are transported by overhead chain conveyors

The Netherlands first Volkswagen importer Ben Pon loaded a Beetle aboardThe Netherlands first Volkswagen importer Ben Pon loaded a Beetle aboard the Holland America ship Westerdam.

Volkswagen assembly lines at the Auto Union factory in IngolstadtVolkswagen assembly lines at the Auto Union factory in Ingolstadt. The Beetle was assembled here from 1965 to 1969.

Images courtesy of Volkswagen Factory Pictures

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