Vintage: Hebmüller Convertibles - Borgward Hansa 1500 and VW Beetle | drive it

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The Borgward Hansa 1500 was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 1949. It blew away the German competition from the likes of Opel and Mercedes. They only had models based on old, pre-war models from the 30s in their sales lots.The Hansa was produced as a sedan, station wagon, box van and even a four-door luxury convertible, with a Hebmüller car body. The same manufacturer also transformed the VW Beetle into an iconic convertible. We take a look at the two heavenly creations from the 50s.

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Deutsche, Welle, Germany, Deutschland, DW-TV, Drive, it, Auto, Automobile, Car, Cars, Magazine, Borgward, Hansa, 1500, VW, Beetle, convertible, Hebmüller

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