A German classic car enthusiast has successfully brought the oldest Volkswagen Beetle back to life, nearly 90 years after its production. German car collector Traugot Grundmann says the 'W 30' car was produced in 1937 and witnessed major events, including World War II and German reunification, noting that he succeeded in getting approval from the German Motor Vehicle Inspection Authority (TÜV) for the car's roadworthiness after its restoration. Grundmann adds, 'This is driving in its purest form, a return to the basics, so to speak, and it's loud.' The German Motor Vehicle Inspection Authority (TÜV) certified the car's safety up to a maximum speed of 100 km/h, but Grundmann admits that things become a bit uncomfortable when exceeding 80 km/h. Most importantly, the cabin is cramped, and this vintage car lover says, 'People were shorter in the past,' meaning anyone taller than 1.80 meters will find it difficult to stretch their legs under the steering wheel. Grundmann can still manage it, though he has to bend slightly to see through the windshield. This car was manufactured in 1937 as the 'Volkswagen W 30' at the former Porsche engineering office with the support of Mercedes. After the three V models, which no longer exist, this was the first prototype series of what would later become the 'Volkswagen Beetle.' Grundmann, who lives in the town of Hessisch Oldendorf, says he was not entirely confident in his ability to convert the remaining chassis of this vintage car into a roadworthy vehicle again. The former German Air Force flight instructor and roof specialist spent about eight years working on this historic car. Grundmann adds that many people contributed to the restoration process, which involved a worldwide search for components. Parts were found in the UK, France, and Poland.