Tonka Volkswagen Beetle Toy Car

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Description
This toy Volkswagen Beetle (commonly known as the “Bug”) was made by Tonka during the late 1960s. The Beetle’s peculiar shape and association with the counterculture movement of the 1960s made it a popular cultural icon during the time, with a variety of toys made in its likeness.
ID Number
2015.3087.07
catalog number
2015.3087.07
nonaccession number
2015.3087
Object Name
model car
Physical Description
plastic (overall material)
black (overall color)
Measurements
overall: 3 3/8 in x 3 5/8 in x 8 5/8 in; 8.5725 cm x 9.2075 cm x 21.9075 cm
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Popular Entertainment
American Enterprise
Transportation
Exhibition
American Enterprise
Exhibition Location
National Museum of American History
National Museum of American History
Record ID
nmah_1695334
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b1-05e2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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