Nonny wrote:
According to the book, "Small Wonder," the beetle was designed by
Dr. Porsche and the basic design was so good that only refinements
were made over its long manufacturing run. IMHO, if there's any
secret to VW's beetle, it was that they got lots and lots of
feedback from owners bringing the car in with the little glitches.
If there was consistency to a glitch, like a door handle that kept
breaking, VW would design a new and improved one and start using
them. The product was continually refined and improved, within
the limitations of the basic design or concept.

I had an '71 Super Beetle and felt it was an excellent car if you
overlooked the lack of heat in IN/MI winters. grin

Super Beetle was a lesser beast though. Might have had better front
suspension geometry but it paid a price in repairability.