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Into The Jungle: Ferocious Cars That Were Named After Animals

Vukasin Herbez Oct 21, 2023 · 11 min read

VW Beetle

Officially, the production of the VW Beetle started in 1938 and ended in 2003. During that time, more than 22 million cars were made in 14 countries around the globe. The Beetle was the first global car in popularity, affordability, and presence (via Volkswagen).

Interestingly, the official name of the VW Beetle was the Volkswagen Type 1. But “The Beetle” was a nickname that was globally accepted and soon used by Volkswagen in its official literature and magazine ads. The design of Type 1 was reminiscent of a beetle, so the name stuck.

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Vukasin Herbez

Vukasin Herbez writes about classic American muscle, Japanese performance icons and landmark Ferraris for Motor Junkie. Vukasin's features explore the history behind the cars that defined each decade.

Into The Jungle: Ferocious Cars That Were Named After Animals

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