The most sought-after Volkswagen 'Kombi' ever turns 70

April 1951 was a significant month in automotive history. Postwar Germany was divided, the East falling under communist rule while in the West, the Wirtschaftswunder (economic miracle) was in full swing. Capitalising on the economic boom, the Frankfurt motor show (officially, Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung, or plain old International Motor Show) opened its doors for the first time. And taking centre stage was a vehicle that has since become an automotive icon.