If you are a fan of classic cars, you may have heard of Volkswagen Beetle, one of the most iconic models in automotive history.
But before its mass production, there was an essential prototype: the VW 30.
Little known to the general public, this model was one of the big steps in the evolution of the Beetle and deserves to be remembered.
Based on the knowledge gained from the series tests VW 3, Ferdinand Porsche designed a successor between 1936 and 1937.
The production of the prototype, limited to 30 units, was carried out at the bodywork factory of Daimler-Benz, in the city of Sindelfingen, next to Stuttgart.
These vehicles received the internal designation VW 30 and were very similar to the final version of the Volkswagen we know.
The VW 30s were financed by different entities, first by GDR, then by DAF (German Employment Front), which managed the funds through KdF (Kraft for free).
In 2025, we look back and see how the VW 30 was fundamental to the success of the Beetle, one of the most important cars in history.
If it weren't for the intensive testing and by technical innovation introduced in this prototype, the Volkswagen perhaps he would never have achieved the worldwide fame he has today.