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Tim Streater wrote:
I seem to remember the tale was that it was one (or more of the major
British car manufacturers) who said that the Beetle wasn't a
commercial prospect and declined to take it on.

You're more than likely correct - my memory of the story was a bit vague.

But either way, eh! Oops!

BMC repeated it with the Mini. Seems they lost money on every one sold.

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