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![1954-1971 VW-Porsche Escher Kleinbahn](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_6205ce1b7f7d4a4eab119f1be293ede5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_6205ce1b7f7d4a4eab119f1be293ede5~mv2.webp)
1954-1971 VW-Porsche Escher Kleinbahn
The VW-Porsche Escher Kleinbahn was a series of small trains produced from 1954 to 1971 for use in parks and botanical gardens. These...
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![1957 Volkswagen Coupé by Ghia Aigle](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_758b6c3d78c54ebc9b15ea18536226b3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_758b6c3d78c54ebc9b15ea18536226b3~mv2.webp)
1957 Volkswagen Coupé by Ghia Aigle
The Volkswagen Coupé by Ghia Aigle was designed and built by the Swiss coachbuilder Ghia Aigle. The car was based on the Volkswagen...
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2022 Volkswagen Gen.Travel Concept
At Chantilly Arts & Elegance near Paris, the Volkswagen Group presents an innovative design study that will redefine the long-distance...
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1962-1967 Colani GT
Kit car based on the VW Beetle, 1962–1967. At the same time, Luigi Colani advanced his plastic designs, culminating in the 1960s in his...
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![1975 AnyCar III and Mini-AnyCar](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_8fe9c8a603554a43a72672c952e440d0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_8fe9c8a603554a43a72672c952e440d0~mv2.webp)
1975 AnyCar III and Mini-AnyCar
Created by noted car designer George Barris, Manufacturers Hanover Trust's third model of its uniquely designed series of AnyCars is the...
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![1972 AnyCar II by Hanover Trust Co.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_108e1e6bb4bb4750982bb4fb0a3863fb~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_108e1e6bb4bb4750982bb4fb0a3863fb~mv2.webp)
1972 AnyCar II by Hanover Trust Co.
AnyCar II, the focal point of Manufacturers Hanover Trust's fall auto loan program, is a worthy successor to the bank's first AnyCar,...
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![1971 Anycar (ForChevAmChrysVagen) by Hanover Trust Co.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_86cb3f1beaf34ff78321bec7db227916~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_86cb3f1beaf34ff78321bec7db227916~mv2.webp)
1971 Anycar (ForChevAmChrysVagen) by Hanover Trust Co.
One can only guess what goals the American financial corporation Manufacturers Hanover Trust pursued in 1971, which built this car, the...
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![1965 Colani Volkswagen RS Racing Prototype](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_0314207b3a924df988d2adf876249cea~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ab08cf_0314207b3a924df988d2adf876249cea~mv2.webp)
1965 Colani Volkswagen RS Racing Prototype
A limited edition of the final super version of a racing car based on a VW chassis was destined to be built by the former German aircraft...
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![1969 Volkswagen EA276 Golf Concept](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_9996a07b55a849b6bf556e15754315bf~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_9996a07b55a849b6bf556e15754315bf~mv2.webp)
1969 Volkswagen EA276 Golf Concept
From 1969, with the idea of a front-wheel drive, front-engined philosophy well in place, Volkswagen made its first steps, ironically with...
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1970 Volkswagen 1600 SS by Francis Lombardi
This wedge-shaped coupe built on Volkswagen units was presented at the 1970 Turin Motor Show. The design features can be noted: a safety...
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![1971 Volkswagen Karmann Cheetah by ItalDesign](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_ab67e63b480845b9b7525a6946ffd8e5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/8cd09c_ab67e63b480845b9b7525a6946ffd8e5~mv2.webp)
1971 Volkswagen Karmann Cheetah by ItalDesign
Presented in March 1971 at Geneva Autoshow. The cooperation with Karmann comes up with the design of a roadster with low production...
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1974 Sbarro Stash
In 1974, Sbarro presented its latest creation at the Geneva Motor Show: the Stash. This three-seater coupe has been designed based on SV1...
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1974 Colani GT2
The 1974 Special Version of the Colani GT2, which Colani himself drove, was the final version of his conversion of a classic VW. The GT2,...
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1975 Volkswagen Chicco Concept
The Chicco prototype was developed by VW Design like formal research of livability and development. The Chicco prototype was a study for...
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![1976 Volkswagen Turbo Polo by Colani](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_ee7a42768f1841b696f4ceca289e7db7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ab08cf_ee7a42768f1841b696f4ceca289e7db7~mv2.webp)
1976 Volkswagen Turbo Polo by Colani
The 1976 Colani Volkswagen Polo Turbo was another super-aerodynamic Colani prototype, based on the modest first-generation VW Polo with a...
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1977 Volkswagen Prototype by Colani
This prototype was a development of a successor to the Beetle for VW, positioned between Polo and Golf. This strange frog-like car was...
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![1980 Briggs & Stratton Gasoline/Electric Hybrid Concept](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_1d2307871ec5414ab865e161d59c0a98~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ab08cf_1d2307871ec5414ab865e161d59c0a98~mv2.webp)
1980 Briggs & Stratton Gasoline/Electric Hybrid Concept
Briggs & Stratton is best known for small engines used on lawnmowers to washing machines. And it's not just any car, but a hybrid built...
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1981 Volkswagen Auto 2000 Concept
The Volkswagen Auto 2000 is a concept car first shown by Volkswagen in 1981. It was part of a German government-sponsored program to...
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1982 Volkswagen Student Concept
The Volkswagen Student is a concept car built in 1982. Aptly named the Student was Volkswagen's second attempt at a sub Golf budget city...
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1983 Mercedes-Benz Shanin by Sbarro
The 1980s pass under the roar of high-performance motors. Among Sbarro's best-known works from this period are the 1982 Super Twelve...
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![1984 Volkswagen Bi-Motor Scirocco 280/4 Prototype](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_246627c75662431290bb25e410c79677~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ab08cf_246627c75662431290bb25e410c79677~mv2.webp)
1984 Volkswagen Bi-Motor Scirocco 280/4 Prototype
The second Bi-motor Scirocco was created by the VW development department. This incarnation used two 16v engines. Each engine gave a...
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![1983 Volkswagen Bi-Motor Scirocco 360/4 Prototype](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_6642568a546740a888a3ce4c0732c4f1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ab08cf_6642568a546740a888a3ce4c0732c4f1~mv2.webp)
1983 Volkswagen Bi-Motor Scirocco 360/4 Prototype
Following on from the experimental ‘Twin-Jet’ Jetta, VW created the Bi-Motor Scirocco 360/4. VW Motorsport built the first prototype in...
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![1986 Volkswagen Scooter](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_d409469433eb4800bd5ef72b753eb2d6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ab08cf_d409469433eb4800bd5ef72b753eb2d6~mv2.webp)
1986 Volkswagen Scooter
This VW concept was presented at the Geneva Motor Show. A more ambitious attempt at a frugal city vehicle, and not dissimilar to the...
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![1986 Volkswagen ItalDesign Orbit](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_fb78334a310c437c819ff152a7a074e9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ab08cf_fb78334a310c437c819ff152a7a074e9~mv2.webp)
1986 Volkswagen ItalDesign Orbit
Using a Golf Synchro platform and mechanics, this concept represents research for a compact and aerodynamic mono volume. Beginning from...
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