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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.

“We are already working on making the platform suitable for the Volkswagen Bulli van and the Karmann Ghia. In fact, we’re even toying with the idea of creating an e-version of the Porsche 356,” notes Fazel, sharing an insight into a charged-up future for historic vehicles. Even the platform itself is experiencing an upgrade. According to Fazel, “We are already planning to transition from the e-up1! to MEB technology. This move is set to promise not only added performance and a better range, but also greater efficiency.” Electrifying the Beetle Yours sincerely, Thomas Schmall New Employees, Exciting Tasks, and a Common Goal 26 plants in 13 countries with almost 35,000 employees: Engine and Casting is the largest business area within Group Components. One of the people involved in raising its profile is Benjamin Marks. The 33-year-old has been Coordinator of the Operations division within this business area since May. This is where coordination tasks such as capacity planning and scheduling within the company network take place, performance management is in operation, Benjamin Marks on how he started out in the Engine and Casting division “Cross-site cooperation in the international components network helps us take a consistent approach to working on product costs and quality.” Herbert Steiner, Business Area Manager Engine and Casting Expertise and on-site experience: Benjamin Marks brings both to the table to develop this business area. and efficiency programs are created. But for the time being, it is time to establish some structure and organization so that the Engine and Casting division can operate cleanly and efficiently within Group Components. Born in North Rhine-Westphalia, Marks has extensive experience when it comes to casting, having gained invaluable expertise across three different Casting subdivisions at the Kassel plant. It was during this time that he was also responsible for the shopfloor support team.

I talian elegance based on a Beetle design – that was the dream of Wilhelm Karmann, the head of the Osnabrück-based body shop in the early 1950s. His dream ultimately became a reality in July 1955 when the new, elegant Karmann Ghia Coupe (Type 14) based on the Volkswagen Type 1 was presented to the press at the Casino Hotel in Georgsmarienhütte. The 2+2-seater coupe was just as popular there as it was at its official market premiere at the IAA in September 1955, when Karmann combined the reliable technology of the Beetle with an elegant Italian body. Its enlarged front seating area, two beautiful circular instruments on the dash panel and a top speed of 116 km/h promised Seat in Barcelona: The factory in the Zona Franca went into operation in 1953. It manufactured the Type 1400. Alpine tour in 1957: three women with the Karmann Ghia convertible (front) and the coupe. a driving experience like no other. Production began in August 1955 and what happened next was a true success story: The coupe won the hearts of people all around the world. Two years later, the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 14 convertible also rolled off the production line. “The dream car for pampered motorists who love a fast, sporty driving experience – even with the top down,” was the allure of the 1958 sales brochure. After 19 successful years with 362,601 coupes and 80,881 convertibles produced, the elegant model from Osnabrück was finally retired. Volkswagen ushered in a new era in 1974, with the Scirocco ready as its successor. 65 Years Ago: The Karmann Ghia Coupe Celebrates Its Premiere 70 Years Ago: Seat Becomes a Licensed Manufacturer The Passat was awarded five stars for passenger protection in the Euro NCAP crash test in 2005. After the Touareg, Touran and Golf, this was the fourth Volkswagen model in a row to receive the highest rating for vehicle safety. The Passat also achieved the best result to date in terms of child safety, with four stars.