Here's another old Beetle for my VW 1/43 Collection, although this one is quite different than the usual...
Meet the
Hebmuller Typ 18 A (1949)
Also known as "Open Police Touring Car" (yes, this was a convertible police car back in the day!!), this mighty little bug delivered an overwhelming 25 horsepower from its 1.1 liter air-cooled engine and a claimed top speed of 100 km/h, which sounds "optimistic" despite its lack of doors and a proper roof... probably achievable if driven downhill... on neutral... with a little wind 🤣🤣
Jokes aside, this is a pretty cool car, and definitely different than the usual classic Beetle we're used to see everywhere. The body modifications were performed by coachbuilder Hebmuller based on the standard VW Beetle Type 1.
Curiously, they even produced a "civillian" version of this convertible with actual doors and a proper interior, a lot of luxurious refinements like chrome trims and a two-tone paintjob, and a slightly different rear end...
Have you heard of the Type 14A before? It's one of the most expensive and sought after VWs out there, and it was produced by Hebmuller.
And that's your History shot for today, you can thank me later