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The Peoples Car, the Volkswagen Beetle
15th October 1956: The Peoples Car, the Volkswagen Beetle. Original Publication: Picture Post - 8703 - Fashion Kings Of The Car World - pub. 1956 (Photo by Thurston Hopkins/Picture Post/Getty Images)
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Thurston Hopkins
Media ID 11732382
1950 1959 Car Road Mode Of Transport Small Car Transport Volkswagen Volkswagen Beetle
Medium 18" Cushion (46x46cm)
18"x18" (46x46cm) Fibre filled cushion with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone coloured faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
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Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
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The Peoples Car, the Volkswagen Beetle - A Timeless Icon of Automotive History
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. This print captures the essence of an automotive legend - the Volkswagen Beetle. Taken on 15th October 1956 by renowned photographer Thurston Hopkins for Picture Post magazine, this image showcases the enduring charm and popularity of this small car. In a landscape format, the Beetle stands proudly on a road, symbolizing freedom and adventure. Its compact size is evident, making it ideal for navigating through bustling city streets or embarking on cross-country journeys. The absence of people allows viewers to focus solely on the beauty and design of this mode of transport. The Volkswagen Beetle earned its reputation as "The Peoples Car" due to its affordability and accessibility to a wide range of consumers. It became synonymous with reliability, practicality, and style during its heyday in the 1950s-1960s. Thurston Hopkins' masterful use of black and white adds a timeless quality to this archival photograph. Every detail is meticulously captured - from the sleek curves of the car's body to its distinctive round headlights. This print serves as a reminder that even decades later, the Volkswagen Beetle remains an iconic symbol in automotive history. It represents not only transportation but also embodies dreams, aspirations, and memories for countless individuals around the world who have experienced their own adventures behind its wheel.
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