Volkswagen.

	The global economic crisis made all its impact felt. Automobile constructors started adopting the assembly line principle and the number of models decreased. Another sign which marked the times was that new technological innovations such as freewheels, front-wheel drive, hydraulic brakes and steel body, which until then exclusively concerned up-market cars, were extended to every other car.   The gangsters' car
	Citroën 7A, 1934.		In France, Citroën created a sensation by presenting its "Modèle 7". Low chassis, monocoque structure and front-wheel drive endowed this car with excellent road holding qualities. In this period marked by general chaos, many hold-up gangsters made the most of the performances of this car.
	People's car The German automobile industry flourished under the Reich as the taxation system was favourable and motorways were laid. Dr. Porsche invented a car which every one could afford. It was called the Volkswagen. But it was not until 1946 that this car was manufactured in large numbers.   A car with character
	Daimler Straight Eight.		Britain had a variety of makes in all fields, light vehicles, medium vehicles, luxury and sports cars. It was not always state of the art technology but the finish was generally well above the normal standards. Rolls-Royce, Daimler, Bentley, Lagonda, Aston-Martin emerged as stars amongst luxury and sports cars.

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