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It's the Kabuto-mushi in Japan, the Escarabajo in Spain, and the Coccinelle in France, but we know the winsome little four-wheeler simply as the Bug. Born in 1937, the Volkswagen Beetle never strayed far from its humble origins, which is probably the key to its phenomenal staying power. This punchy, photo-filled tribute to the most recognized car in the world details everything from the vehicle's movie career (The Love Bug's Herbie rambled through three sequels) to its clever ad campaigns to its triumphant reintroduction in 1998. Not to mention the answer to ''How many students can you fit in a Beetle?'' (The record is 103.) A-
Posted Apr 16, 1999
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