The Volkswagen Beetle is widely considered to be the Car of the Century. It was designed by Ferdinand Porsche in 1938 and went into production in 1945. The Beetle was an incredibly popular car, with over 21 million units sold worldwide. It was the best-selling car of all time until 2002 when it was surpassed by the Toyota Corolla. The Beetle has been credited with helping to bring affordable transportation to people around the world, and its iconic shape has become a symbol of freedom and independence.