Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (1966) `Cal Look` w/Blond Girl Figure 1:24 Hasegawa SP445

Plastic model car kit: Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (1966) "Cal Look" w/Blond Girl's Figure 1:24 Hasegawa SP445

The Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (1966) "Cal Look" w/Blond Girl's Figure model kit in 1:24 scale from the renowned company Hasegawa is an excellent proposition for classic car enthusiasts and model makers. This set allows you to create a miniature of one of the most recognizable cars in automotive history – the Volkswagen Beetle, also known as the Bug.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:24
• Catalog number: SP445
• Model length: 161 mm
• Model width: 64 mm
• The set includes a figure of a woman in a swimsuit, made of resin, designed by Satoshi Tsujimura.

Model description: The model depicts the "Cal Look" version of the Volkswagen Beetle from 1966. "Cal Look" is a tuning style that originated in California and is characterized by features such as lowered suspension, removal of chrome elements, and the use of wide tires. This style emphasizes the sporty character of the car while maintaining its classic appearance.

History of the Volkswagen Beetle: The Volkswagen Beetle, officially known as the Volkswagen Type 1, is a car that revolutionized the automotive market. Its production began in 1938 and lasted until 2003, making it one of the longest-produced models in history. A total of over 21.5 million units of this iconic vehicle were produced.

The idea of creating a "people's car" emerged in the 1930s when Adolf Hitler commissioned Ferdinand Porsche to design a simple, inexpensive, and mass-produced vehicle that could travel on the newly constructed highway network in Germany. Although the design work began in the 1930s, production was delayed by the outbreak of World War II and only ramped up after the war ended.

The Volkswagen Beetle gained immense popularity worldwide due to its reliability, simplicity of design, and distinctive appearance. In the 1960s and 1970s, Volkswagen introduced various versions and modifications of the Beetle, including the 1200, 1300, 1500, 1600, 1302, and 1303 models. Despite the introduction of new models such as the Type 3, Type 4, and K70, none achieved the same success as the Beetle.

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.