vw beetle documentary Classic Wheels (1/3)

This documentary gives a nice overview of the history of the volkswagen beetle. It contains unique footage of Ferdinand Porsche standing near a pre-war beetle. Before the war this was called the KdF Wagen.
The documentary was broadcast by Discovery Channel in 2004.

[@pablopicaro7649]

Porsche admitted "Well, sometimes I looked over his [Hans Ledwinka] shoulder and sometimes he looked over mine" while designing the Volkswagen Type 1.

[@dog01b52]

Look up Josef Ganz

[@AntiqueCycles]

To see these priceless prototypes and limited production vw’s is breathtaking. Amazing vehicles. Almost every car in this video would start at a million bucks, today.

[@tozinho1234]

The Beatle was and still is a fantastic car but people tend to keep hiding the truth. It was not design by Ferdinand Porsche. It was design by Hans Ledwinka at Tatra. The bodywork, the platform chassis and even the oposite cylinder air cooled were concepts clearly "stolen" from Hans Ledwinka. If you want you can visit the curbsideclassic page and look for Hans Ledwinkas revolutionary Tatras

[@Vidiwell100]

0:18 LOL, the front of that train looks like a Samba!

[@loupelez1551]

Wow the train looks like a early split window

[@tbbucks2]

I love my Volkswagen..

[@victorwwiivehicle822]

Beetle bron before WWII, with Typ60 and Typ82 Kubelwagen,82e staff car, VW 87 commander car, VW166, the best military vehicel in WWII. Today Volkswagen may the best car maker in the world.

[@david-lonewolf8924]

Damn, amazing!

[@GracUntoYou]

Shalom 1 John 5:12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life./Inspiration+It is sad for me to think about the billions of people that are never taught about Christ. Even worse are the billions of people that are refusing His love. What do you have to lose by believing? Nothing at all. More importantly, what do you stand to lose by not believing? Think about that. /Prayer+Jesus Christ, son of God, every day I thank Your Father that I have a relationship with You. I do not deserve it, I did not ask for it, but You came for me because You know what I need. I need You now, precious Lord Jesus. My friends and family need You too. Give me the wisdom to speak to them humbly and help convince them of the power of Your love, and the patience to know when or when not to speak. In accordance with Your commandments, I humbly ask this prayer, Amen.

[@paydroku]

Thanks

[@BeulahLips]

Behold, the first Baja Bug at 3:35, before Baja was discovered.

[@brtshstel]

They may not be fast, but they've got a lot of charm. I would love to have one of these, and try to beef up the original engine.

[@themooddisorders]

Happy that VW became a vehicle of peace

[@orestesjesusdejunior8539]

show de bola top a historia do fusca

[@GracUntoYou]

Shalom 1 John 5:12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life./Inspiration+It is sad for me to think about the billions of people that are never taught about Christ. Even worse are the billions of people that are refusing His love. What do you have to lose by believing? Nothing at all. More importantly, what do you stand to lose by not believing? Think about that. /Prayer+Jesus Christ, son of God, every day I thank Your Father that I have a relationship with You. I do not deserve it, I did not ask for it, but You came for me because You know what I need. I need You now, precious Lord Jesus. My friends and family need You too. Give me the wisdom to speak to them humbly and help convince them of the power of Your love, and the patience to know when or when not to speak. In accordance with Your commandments, I humbly ask this prayer, Amen.

[@gabrielgazsi3788]

So this documentary want to be believe me Ferdinand Porsche designed by beetle. Ok so what about Tatra V570 . 1933 ???

[@immerdransein]

Porsche stole the Beetle concept from Tatra.

[@christianterrell3080]

I knew that even before the video but if you could listen you could have heard what volkswagon ment!

[@fluffboyjr12]

The first bit of translation looked like how you'd say "Porsche worked hard"

[@DeLorean4]

Discovery Channel Y U NO MAKE DOCUMENTARIES LIKE THIS NO MORE?

[@hebneh]

It seems to me - which this documentary doesn't mention - that the Americans evaluated the VW factory first, as to whether it was worth salvaging, and they considered it worthless. The British then got it by default. Of course the American opinion was proved hugely wrong, especially when Beetles began selling extremely well in the USA by the late '50s and were all over the place by the early '70s.

[@christianterrell3080]

Hey Jack Use guess what "Volks Wagon" means family car in german! That's why nobody wants to change the name of the company.

[@vjd2606]

the best technology the 1930s could produce

[@geothon]

4:13 this is clearly a front engine layout. Any more info on this design?

[@aliasmrburns]

het ware verhaal is duidelijk te lezen in het boek ''de kever'' van Paul Schilperoord. Joseph ganz heeft de kever niet helemaal ontworpen. Hij heeft het onderstel ontworpen en de kever is idd in vele lijnen afgeleid van de koets van Joseph Ganz

[@beetlejuic150]

Ik denk dat je doelt op een arikel van Paul Schilperoord in De Ingenieur van een paar jaar geleden. Een documentaire waarin je hem ziet, heb ik ook geupload: "Father of the beetle..."

[@ianfindlay865]

Is it possible to show any documentary about pre-war Germany without f*****g Wagner's music as the background? It is so cliched, unimaginative. It's like playing The Stars and Stripes Forever behind every feature about US cars. Get the hint beetlejuic?

[@tooley58]

Where are you from, originally I mean?

[@BennyMaxJPN]

@beetlejuic150 RE: sanjathefabulous..lol, indeed. I often wonder why people like that look up theese videos just to tell you how bad they think something is. The beetle must bother him, seeing as he took time out from his busy day to tell us all what he thinks....Best car ever built in my opinion. Wonder if any car he mentions that is better can do and Antarctic expedition?

[@Fabiogamer]

Portugues: Eu Amo VW English: I Love VW

[@PauloModesto002]

Eu também

[@edsonguilherme643]

isso que estoria.

[@co1088]

@killingwithasmile182 most people know that, and it's one of the reasons I own one.

[@itadrummer1]

No train engines in Europe use the bell. Wrong sound, added in post-production.

[@Miatavid]

Have you ever rid in a beetle? You won't think so after.

[@joukomaijala7422]

Mulla on VW 1300 "Kupla" vm. ja still going strong! I have VW 1300 " Beetle" and.stoäääääääää

[@joukomaijala7422]

And still going strong!

[@joukomaijala7422]

...that "Kuppelwagen" 1300 is beige and model 1970. Nyt Škoda Octavia is yellow and moden 1960!

[@beetlejuic150]

Het lijkt er inderdaad op dat het oorspronkelijke ontwerp niet van Porsche kwam, maar van de joodse Joseph Ganz. Maar waarom kan de vorm niet door een Duitser gemaakt zijn?

[@wwiivehicle7705]

Very early second would war German small off road vehicle, Today we can see most of them at Volkswagen Museum and Porsche Museum and Porsche home town Gmund museum, one set 4 unit of Prosche Prototype 1941 Typ 877,1942 Typ 166,1943 VW82e,1943 VW82 only can see at S and P 4x4 LTD in Hong Kong China it is a 4 wheel drive Co in China since 1987,The owner is a historic vehicle collector, he got many nice collection, Inc this 4 war time German army vehicle. www.tankmodel.com/co-collection.htm

[@beetlejuic150]

@sanjathefabulous Now THAT's what I call a firm opinion. It's the wrong opinion, but no doubt: it's an opinion!

[@GracUntoYou]

Shalom 1 John 5:12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life./Inspiration+It is sad for me to think about the billions of people that are never taught about Christ. Even worse are the billions of people that are refusing His love. What do you have to lose by believing? Nothing at all. More importantly, what do you stand to lose by not believing? Think about that. /Prayer+Jesus Christ, son of God, every day I thank Your Father that I have a relationship with You. I do not deserve it, I did not ask for it, but You came for me because You know what I need. I need You now, precious Lord Jesus. My friends and family need You too. Give me the wisdom to speak to them humbly and help convince them of the power of Your love, and the patience to know when or when not to speak. In accordance with Your commandments, I humbly ask this prayer, Amen.

[@SuperTopcritic]

Because its cheaper to make bad reality show that seem to get ratings anyway. Look what happened to History, Speed and Mtv and many more, right down the crapper! hopefully youtube t.v. will be real as far as a full blown channel.

[@311superfly]

Didn't Porsche get sued by some french guy over design .Frenchy got millions way back when.Porsche still rules the track

[@Minus42Zero]

Its a love of a simple fun little car that is sometimes a life long interest. And Its roots are not in fascism it was funded by a fascist not created by one know your history before you ramble on. And many cars from bygone era are not great by todays standards but that doesn't take away from the awesomeness of classic cars. Just a thought.

[@MrSchrum]

Good luck buddy when you come to my door I'll have a 12 gauge .No ones taking my VW

[@BennyMaxJPN]

@sanjathefabulous HAHAHAHA. oh really? please restrain from busting the od pooopa valve.

[@DolleHengst]

Another order from Hitler was that the car had to be capable of a cruise speed of 100 km/h (62mph) on his Autobahn. Porsche said this was impossible, but 100km/h as a top speed was no problem. Hitler agreed. Hitler is said to have designed the headlights. The original ones were as small as the rear lights, and Hitler felt the car needed eyes, to make it look friendy, to give it a facial expression.

[@nimaforoughi7266]

DolleHengst Interesting. The headlamps are one of The most prominent design features that made the beetle into such a lovable character and probably defined it's "face". It's also one of the main reasons why I'm so charmed by it.

[@Kbrusky15]

@sanjathefabulous Harsh :D! You kind of disproved your own point being that it was produced for 57 years....... why make something so horrible for 57 years?

[@Mrseabug]

Please check out my VW Beetle and how waterproof it is..on KZbin (VW beetle vs Huge seas).. you will be amazed..

[@MrSchrum]

I was kidding man chill down

[@1980Lopes]

homem de ferro 3

[@briangode1381]

How sorry I was after learning my dad was teacher 1st my very first automobile was 53 hp green beetle vw with ac had I just spent 2100 plain four speed on the floral five hundred in bank account plus interest add a bit once in a while what I’d have now but we live learn or some volks well I am whistle blower at the Long Island vw auto club love it fun fun fun try a club make new amigos and enjoy life mucho more often in the beginning club was nice nicer since volks nicer president nicer runs meetings Eddie would not do properly mucho nicer volks all willing to help out more no living dead or you are there but not there just and who bothers with you so we do things drive a distance once in awhile see parts of New York State why stay in fours all the time no drive for days too too far but

[@christiangallardo790]

the car to need more horses Power is slow.

[@s2239]

1967 volkswagen beetle kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWSminaYl5WLhc0

[@ignacioanaya3403]

Porsche copied VW Beetle design from Tatra 97

[@Carsfan58]

Person who buy a Volkswagen is given a "good point" to the Hitler's memory ! As well as HE where the foundator of this Carmark ! Even today, the name of Adolf Hitler is living, if his thoughts are living ! Don't buy "Volkswagen" ! N.B. : I cannot understand why did this industry kept this name !??? Why not : Wolfs-Wagen ? As well as this manufacture was build, for the first time in the city of "Wolfsburg" : please look at the first "mark's logo" : it was the armory of this city !

[@GracUntoYou]

Shalom 1 John 5:12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life./Inspiration+It is sad for me to think about the billions of people that are never taught about Christ. Even worse are the billions of people that are refusing His love. What do you have to lose by believing? Nothing at all. More importantly, what do you stand to lose by not believing? Think about that. /Prayer+Jesus Christ, son of God, every day I thank Your Father that I have a relationship with You. I do not deserve it, I did not ask for it, but You came for me because You know what I need. I need You now, precious Lord Jesus. My friends and family need You too. Give me the wisdom to speak to them humbly and help convince them of the power of Your love, and the patience to know when or when not to speak. In accordance with Your commandments, I humbly ask this prayer, Amen.

[@preppermann-ersatzkanal]

Die Geschichte des Käfers ist völlig falsch dargestellt.

[@MrSchrum]

Take a joke

[@paulocancado8444]

Projeto roubado de Hans Ludwinca.

[@lessevdoolbretsim]

It looks just like a Nazi helmet.

[@lessevdoolbretsim]

bademeister Is that a serious question?

[@lessevdoolbretsim]

bademeister Just Google "Nazi helmet" or "WWII German helmet", they look just like those VWs in that picture.

[@lessevdoolbretsim]

bademeister What the hell are you trying to say? Are you offended because I called it a "Nazi" helmet? If that offends you, I couldn't give a shit.

[@lessevdoolbretsim]

bademeister Wow.

[@lessevdoolbretsim]

bademeister I like swing too, but mainly hard-core jazz like Charlie Parker, and Dizzy Gillespie, Art Tatum John Coletrane, on up to the fusion stuff, and so on. But if a bunch of Nazis were sitting around on a nightclub bandstand playing swing music (back in the '40s), I can't think of a better term for it than "Nazi swing", because they would have had their own unique approach to it that set them slightly apart stylistically, probably. Why would you choose that to be so touchy about, I just don't understand...I mean, why would you care?