When did VW start making cars?

Back home in Germany, though, the novelty had worn off, and consumers were getting weary with the predictability of VW's offerings. Anticipating Beetle ennui, VW launched the Type 3 in 1961. (Type 1s were Beetles and Karmann-Ghias; the Type 2 was the Microbus/Transporter).

When did Volkswagen come to America?

The arrival of Volkswagen in the United States wasn’t the grand-slam welcome that would foretell its future success. In 1949, the Volkswagen Type 1 (later known as The Beetle) came ashore — and just two were sold. By 1959 that had changed as the Beetle, and VW, cemented its place in American culture.

When did the Volkswagen Beetle come out?

In 1949, the Volkswagen Type 1 (later known as The Beetle) came ashore — and just two were sold. By 1959 that had changed as the Beetle, and VW, cemented its place in American culture. “Coachbuilders” is a term used for people who design and manufacture the bodies of cars.