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1971 Volkswagen Beetle (red, classic)
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- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Year
- 1971
- Decade
- 1970s
- Colour
- Red
- Types
- Classic
This catalogue entry records a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in red from the 1970s.
The 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in red is filed under Classic, within the 1970s picture cars.
1970s on screen
Work vehicles can give a seventies street practical activity, provided any visible company lettering has been chosen and cleared for the production rather than assumed. Domestic props give a seventies car a reason to be outside a house, whether the action is a return with shopping or the start of a journey. Residential streets and commercial centres offer different seventies textures, so a travelling scene benefits from references for both ends of the journey rather than one generic backdrop.
Possible roles in a production
A classic can belong to a period street or a present-day character, and those roles ask for different choices of surrounding vehicles and props. Repeated arrivals work best when the performers have rehearsed their bags and coats, rather than discovering how to manage them during the take. A departure can begin at the front door, with the walk to the car providing a useful stretch of action before anyone gets inside.
About this listing
This listing is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in red, filed under Classic. A search for Volkswagen Beetles returns 34 entries. The listed years run from 1956 to 2014. Examples of other colours recorded for the model are black, green, white and brown. Two other ways into the catalogue are the 379 cars from the 1970s collection and the 132 Volkswagen vehicles selection.
Questions about this car
Can I hire this 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in red for filming?
If the Volkswagen Beetle suits your scene, let us know the filming dates and location together with its intended role, and we will investigate the available options.
Is the photo of this exact car?
A model image stands in for this Volkswagen Beetle listing, rather than documenting an individual vehicle; the exact car and colour are confirmed when we send you options.
What if this Volkswagen Beetle isn't available?
There are 34 Volkswagen Beetles listed, while 132 Volkswagen vehicles and 379 cars from the 1970s give you other searches to try for the same scene.
Can it be driven on camera?
The Volkswagen Beetle's use in a driving scene must be confirmed for that action, owner and insurance; transport to the production and the drivers are agreed through your brief.
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