{"product_id":"volkswagen-beetle-theory-of-evolution-asap0051","title":"Volkswagen Beetle 'Theory Of Evolution'","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e‘Theory of Evolution’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThat appeared to be the  design mantra for the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVolkswagen Beetle, or the “Bug,” as it was affectionately known, for the first generation of models produced 1949 to 1963 — nearly 15 years! Commissioned in the 1930s and designed by Ferdinand Porsche, the curvy-bodied car was made to be affordable, practical and reliable — qualities needed to be a popular family vehicle for the masses — of course “Volkswagen” actually translates to “people’s car”!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis great ad features the same exact image of the VW Beetle, year after year, after year … after year. It not only highlights the popularity of its charming and playful silhouette, but a legitimate automotive design that has withstood the test of time. In fact, the original air cooled Beetle remained in production until 2003 in Mexico, largely unchanged from its original concept.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis ad is custom framed in a 15” x 18” natural wood frame with a gray stained finish. It features a custom-measured, hand-cut 4-ply border in a shade of cream, complimenting all the ad tones. Every material used is acid-free and the glass is anti-reflective and offers UV-protection to keep this precious ad preserved no matter where you decide to hang it up. Speaking of which, hanging your newly purchased ad is a seamless task, as this particular frame comes with an additional hanging wire and felt pads for wall protection.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is the perfect addition to any living space for the Beetle owner and Volkswagen enthusiast. The VW “Bug” will live on forever, handsomely displayed on your wall! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout our collaboration with Ad Patina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe're thrilled to be collaborating once again with our longtime friend Nick at Ad Patina to bring you a selection of the most-popular and hard to find original vintage magazine advertisements curated specifically for Analog:Shift!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScouring the world for forgotten marketing treasures, Ad Patina's \u003ci\u003eraison de être\u003c\/i\u003e very much mimics our own — to hunt down these wonderful bits of history, preserve and restore them as needed, and share them with an enthusiastic community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese documents of horological and advertising history have entered the collecting conversation as the ultimate accompanying accessory to go along with hobbies and passions. They have found themselves framed in homes and offices around the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery one of these wonderful pieces is a genuine, vintage advertisement that has been professionally framed to ensure years of enjoyment to come — no reprints or reproductions here!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuch like a traditional piece of art — a painting or photograph — an original advertisement can be appreciated for its design as well as for its power to evoke nostalgia. Something vintage enthusiasts know all about!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ad Patina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40263048757335,"sku":"39220051","price":258.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/ASAP0051_39220051_VOLKSWAGEN_1963VolkswagenVWBeetle_TheoryofEvolution._-4.jpg?v=1763480741","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/volkswagen-beetle-theory-of-evolution-asap0051","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}