Gems from our Collections
Volkswagen Beetle 1961
A model 1961 Volkswagen Beetle from the Mobilia collection. With the liberalisation of car imports in 1962, sales figures for the Beetle rose sharply. In 1963, a total of 17,188 Volkswagens were sold in Finland. Imports of the Beetle were discontinued in 1975. In total, more than 127,000 Volkswagen Beetles were imported to Finland. Volkswagen was the absolute number one in the car market.
Link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNpq5yhyeLU
Owner: Mobilia
Photo: Studio Torkkeli
Datsun 100 A 1975
A model 1972 Datsun 100 A from the Mobilia collection. The Datsun was the most popular Japanese brand in Finland in the 1970s. The 100 A had several nicknames, the most common ones being “Rice Bag” and “100-amp”.
Link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK7vRUtSB0g
Owner: Mobilia
Photo: Studio Torkkeli
Wartburg 311 Limousine 1962
A model 1962 Wartburg 311 Limousine from the Mobilia collection. The Wartburg was a prestigious car from the East. It was considered beautiful and well-equipped. In 1962, when imports of Western cars were liberalised, 2,248 Wartburgs were sold. The car is front-wheel-driven and has a top speed of 107 km/h. The 311 Limousine accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h in 29.9 seconds.
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Owner: Mobilia
Photo: Studio Torkkeli
