In small cars, the Br. "matchbox" Mini and the German "beatle" VW were classics.
All attempts to improve on them have failed.
Their match in sports cars were the Br convertible MG and the Jaguar E-type and the American Thunderbird.
In rough terrain vehicles, the US jeep and the BR Land Rover were ultimates.
The VW Combi was a classic in a class of its own as a utility vehicle.
All attempts to take these "ultimate" stylings farther were and can only be gilding the lily. The crassest examples of this were the new, bulky VW beatles and Combis.
VW's Golf, par contre, was a complete departure and a great success.
All attempts to improve on them have failed.
Their match in sports cars were the Br convertible MG and the Jaguar E-type and the American Thunderbird.
In rough terrain vehicles, the US jeep and the BR Land Rover were ultimates.
The VW Combi was a classic in a class of its own as a utility vehicle.
All attempts to take these "ultimate" stylings farther were and can only be gilding the lily. The crassest examples of this were the new, bulky VW beatles and Combis.
VW's Golf, par contre, was a complete departure and a great success.