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1972 Volkswagen Beetle (1302s, blue, classic)
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- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Variant
- 1302s
- Year
- 1972
- Decade
- 1970s
- Colour
- Blue
- Types
- Classic
This catalogue entry records a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle 1302s in blue from the 1970s.
The 1972 Volkswagen Beetle 1302s in blue is filed under Classic, within the 1970s picture cars.
1970s on screen
The decade includes changes in plate treatment, so the registration seen on camera needs to follow the specific story date and the vehicle being represented. A parked row outside a workplace can supply a period backdrop for dialogue, but the vehicles nearest the camera should not be the only ones checked. Shop lettering, road signs and kerbside furniture should share the story date, particularly when a wide shot includes more of the street than the featured car.
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 classic used in a commercial can be discussed through the visual references for the shoot, without assigning it unsupported history or screen credits.
About this listing
Catalogue details identify a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle 1302s in blue in the Classic category. 34 entries make up the current Volkswagen Beetles selection. Browsing by year shows model listings from 1956 through to 2014. Beyond this entry's colour, the same-model listings include black, green, white and brown. For a broader search, the make collection covers 132 Volkswagen vehicles and the period collection 379 cars from the 1970s.
Questions about this car
Can I hire this 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in blue for filming?
A listing gives you a vehicle reference, not a reservation: send the dates and location for your Volkswagen Beetle enquiry so we can check availability properly.
Is the photo of this exact car?
No: this photograph illustrates the Volkswagen Beetle, rather than the individual car being offered; we identify the exact vehicle and confirm its colour when sending options.
What if this Volkswagen Beetle isn't available?
Other searches include 132 Volkswagen vehicles and 379 cars from the 1970s, as well as the 34 Volkswagen Beetles in the model group; each suggested car needs its own availability check.
Can it be driven on camera?
This Volkswagen Beetle listing does not promise on-camera driving; the particular action, owner's agreement and insurance must be checked, alongside the required transport and driver arrangements.
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