• 8-1/4 x 11-1/4 inch size
• full-color softcover
• 34 pages
• over 60 photos
• with American translation

A magnificent, faithful reproduction of the original 1939 German sales brochure for the original Volkswagen, the ,,Kraft durch Freude'' (KdF or “Strength Through Joy”) car. A masterpiece of early automotive art, the full-color cover depicts the first “Käfer” (or beetle) against a backdrop of the Alps and a savings stamp book that was required to purchase one of the little cars. Inside, there are many highly detailed full-page and half-page photographs showing German Chancellor Adolf Hitler, Dr. Porsche and every aspect of the innovative little machines. The text explains the car’s function, features, standard equipment, cost prices, model options, purchase contract, delivery terms, etc.

The bound-in American language translation is on the first and last two pages so that it can easily be removed without damaging the original brochure.