The Grundmann Collection: hall after hall of rarities, unique specimens, special bodies based on the Beetle up to 1957, and the T1 and Karmann Ghia. First up, the Karmann Con- vertible (front right): Traugott Grundmann lovingly restored this Beetle and brought it, still red at the time, back to Germany with him. RARE & ORIGINAL THE MOST EXCLUSIVE VOLKSWAGEN COLLECTION IN THE WORLD So many oldest and original Volkswagen in one place – that is unique anywhere in the world. 6362 1 “The collection is like a family member to me,” says Jens Meusel (right), who has been involved in Hessisch Oldendorf for years. Christian Grundmann (left) sees the project as a complete oeuvre: “It is quid pro quo. Everyone here has their own passion.” 2 Treasures in the Karmann corner: the Karmann Ghia Type 34 Convertible once belonged to the Karmann family.