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The Grundmann Collection: hall after hall of rarities, unique specimens, special bodies based on the Beetle up to 1957, and the T1 and Karmann Ghia. First up, the Karmann Con- vertible (front right): Traugott Grundmann lovingly restored this Beetle and brought it, still red at the time, back to Germany with him. RARE & ORIGINAL THE MOST EXCLUSIVE VOLKSWAGEN COLLECTION IN THE WORLD So many oldest and original Volkswagen in one place – that is unique anywhere in the world. 6362 1 “The collection is like a family member to me,” says Jens Meusel (right), who has been involved in Hessisch Oldendorf for years. Christian Grundmann (left) sees the project as a complete oeuvre: “It is quid pro quo. Everyone here has their own passion.” 2 Treasures in the Karmann corner: the Karmann Ghia Type 34 Convertible once belonged to the Karmann family. The Type 34 Convertible never went into production and is one of eight prototypes. 3 An exotic item in the collection of official vehicles: the 1958 T1 remains the only radiation monitoring vehicle in Lower Saxony – even today. 4 Volkswagen Convertible Hebmüller No. 5: Christian Grundmann is often offered cars, because people know they are in good hands here. The oldest existing Hebmüller model, dating back to 1949, recently starred in the two-part ARD television programme “Aenne Burda”. 5 The only Rometsch Car Body Museum in the world: seven classics from the Berlin coachbuilder are on display here. The collection also offers insights into the development of special bodywork based on Volkswagen, as well as the company’s furnishings. 21 43 5 Volkswagen Records. Collectors & Fans.Volkswagen Records. Collectors & Fans. I have spent a lot of time in archives and doing research. This also helps to ensure we restore them as authentically as possible.” Decoration also forms an important aspect of the collection.