Made in Germany: History of the German Car Industry

1950 – A hippie icon

Volkswagen (VW) achieved another great triumph with the launch of the Type 2 T1 camper van in 1950. The van was so popular that a new factory was built in Hannover six years later to meet the high demand. Along with the Beetle car, the VW camper van became a famous symbol of the 1960s.

1964 – The 911

The Porsche family, known for their automobiles, created a new car called the Porsche 911. This car was designed by Ferry Porsche’s son, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, and his team as a successor to the 365.

The 911 was meant to be a sports car with a powerful engine and continue the company’s success in motor racing. It was originally named the 901, but it had to be renamed to 911 because another company had already been k the number 901.

Despite some challenges during its design, the 911 became the company’s most successful car, and many new versions were made over the years.