Designed in the 1930s, the Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle was only produced in significant numbers from 1945.

Later models were designated 1200, 1300, 1500, 1302 or 1303.

It ultimately gave rise to variants, including the Karmann Ghia and Type 2.

The Beetle marked a significant trend, led by Volkswagen, Fiat, and Renault, whereby the rear-engine, rear-wheel drive layout increased from 2.6 percent of continental Western Europe's car production in 1946 to 26.6 percent in 1956.

In the 1999 Car of the Century competition, to determine the world's most influential car in the 20th century, the Type 1 came fourth, after the Ford Model T, the Mini, and the Citroën DS.

This is a very original example of a Rallye Yellow Volkswagen 1303 Super Beetle.

This is one of the most desirable Beetles, with the big back lights and the larger front screen.

The car has had 2 owners from new, the last a lady owner for 42 years, and previously her husband who was a VW/Audi retailer in Surrey.

The 40,700 mile...