A VW steering wheel is interesting because it reflects the move toward safety in the otherwise safety challenged air cooled gem.

Until 1968, the bug steering wheel was a solid shaft. After that, they all had collapsible shafts.   This was a much needed safety feature that was added.

1968 models do not have a locking steering shaft mechanism (synchronized to the ignition key), but 1969 models do. Before this, the locking steering column was a seldom chosen factory option, available since the mid 1950s. This meant that the ignition key was needed to unlock the steering wheel.

Due to the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, there were many changes made to the VW. Among them was the addition (in 1967 models) of a two speed windshield wiper and a 12v electrical system. The standard was also responsible for the elimination of the glass headlight cover. Personally, I liked the older globed style headlights. It gave a smoother line to the front fender outline.

Later safety features included padded dashboards, non reflective interior surfaces and an outwardly curved front windshield.

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