Volkswagen 1300 Beetle 1:24 Tamiya 24136

Plastic model car kit: Volkswagen 1300 Beetle 1:24 Tamiya 24136

We present the model kit of the iconic Volkswagen 1300 Beetle from 1966, in 1:24 scale, produced by the renowned company Tamiya. This model kit is a great opportunity to recreate one of the most recognizable cars in automotive history, which gained popularity worldwide due to its unique design and reliability.

Contents of the Kit:

• Plastic parts for assembly
• Black rubber tires.
• Sticker sheet (decals) with metallic chrome.
• Assembly instructions in four languages: English, Japanese, German, and French.

Model Features:

• Scale: 1:24
• Catalog number: 24136
• High-quality external and internal details, including the characteristic rounded body.
• Chrome parts such as bumpers, hubcaps, side mirrors, and rearview mirrors.
• Detailly reproduced engine, visible when the rear hood is opened.
• Opening front and rear hoods, with space for a spare tire under the front hood.
• Transparent elements such as headlights, taillights, turn signals, front, rear, and side windows.
• Tires with detailed treads that look fully inflated.
• Two symbols: "1300" on the rear hood and the Volkswagen logo on the front hood.

History of the Volkswagen Beetle: The Volkswagen Beetle, also known as the Volkswagen Type 1, is one of the most iconic cars in automotive history. Produced by the German company Volkswagen from 1938 to 2003, the Beetle became a symbol of reliability and simplicity. Its production lasted 65 years, making it the longest-produced model of a single generation in automotive history, with a total production exceeding 21.5 million units.

The Beetle's design was initiated in the 1930s when Adolf Hitler commissioned the creation of a "car for the people" – a simple, affordable, and mass-produced vehicle intended for the new German road network. The project was led by German engineer Ferdinand Porsche, although the concept of a "car for the people" existed earlier. The first prototypes were created in 1935, and mass production began after World War II.

The Beetle featured a rear-mounted, air-cooled boxer engine and rear-wheel drive. Its distinctive rounded silhouette became recognizable worldwide. Throughout its existence, the model underwent over 78 thousand modifications, including both minor changes in appearance and the introduction of new technologies.

The Volkswagen Beetle gained popularity not only as a passenger car but also as a symbol of the culture of the 1960s and 70s. Its unique design and reliability made it a favorite among generations of drivers worldwide.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. Assembly requires separately sold modeling tools (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.