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Import Invasion Force lands, A formidable phalanx of beetles lines up on Toronto's waterfront before delivery to Volkswagen dealers in Metro area. The(...)
Import Invasion Force lands, A formidable phalanx of beetles lines up on Toronto's waterfront before delivery to Volkswagen dealers in Metro area. The(...)

Import Invasion Force lands, A formidable phalanx of beetles lines up on Toronto's waterfront before delivery to Volkswagen dealers in Metro area. The(...)

Date10/7/1968
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Original Toronto Star caption: Import Invasion Force lands; A formidable phalanx of beetles lines up on Toronto's waterfront before delivery to Volkswagen dealers in Metro area. The bug is still number one in the import field; in spite of growing criticism by VW shareholders and German trade officials about the car's pre-war styling. Sales figures don't reflect buyer disenchantment.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0010322F
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