Volkswagen marks the end of an era with the production of the latest VW Beetle

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This is not just any car that left the assembly line on Wednesday in Puebla, Mexico; It was the last of its kind. The Beetle is an unlikely automotive classic spanning eight decades with sales totaling over $ 23 million.

Few cars enjoy the affection that this one experiences. There was a time when it was rare not to see a Volkswagen Beetle on the road. Now it's rare if you do it.

It was designed by Adolf Hitler and designed by Ferdinand Porsche as the Volkswagen, or "people's car", to revitalize the Nazi economy and make the country mobile. Type 1, its official name, has become famous for its durability, ease of maintenance and, well, there is no other way to say it – its kindness.

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"He has a face when you look at him, no? He has a small smile, that bumper over there," he said.

In the 1960s, the beetle became a symbol of the counterculture. Over the years, Volkswagen has focused on the bizarre side of the car in a series of ads touting its small size.

With just two redevelopments during her lifetime, which is unprecedented in the automotive industry, the Ladybug has never lost her personality, playing a leading role in recent movies and even television series .

The end of the Beetle marks a turning point for Volkswagen, which now sees its future in the electric car. So for many who grew up loving this car, it's with sadness that to say that they do not manufacture them anymore like that.