1949 Hebmuller Cabriolet
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Designated the Type 14, the Hebmuller cabriolet followed the lines of Colonel Charles Radclyffe's convertible of 1946 (Radclyffe was responsible for light industry in the British zone of Germany, and VW had come under his overall control). Introduced alongside the Export saloon in 1949 as a two-seater cabriolet, the Hebmuller's trademark was its sloping rear deck and disappearing (almost) soft top, which clearly enhanced the fundamental shape and character of the Beetle. Sadly, only around 750 Hebmuller cabriolets were produced as the company suffered a serious fire at their works in 1949 from which it did not fully recover. Only around 60 examples of the Hebmuller are known to exist today.
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