Production chronology1943–1944
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VolkswagenSchwimmwagen
Production1943–1944
Recorded originGermany
Classpassenger car
Also known asSwimming Car · Type 128 Schwimmwagen · Type 166 Schwimmwagen · Volkswagen Schwimmwagen
Background
The Volkswagen Schwimmwagen is a light four-wheel drive amphibious car, used extensively by German ground forces during the Second World War. With over 15,000 units built, the Schwimmwagen is the most-produced amphibious car in history.
Text adapted from “Volkswagen Schwimmwagen” on Wikipedia ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · retrieved 2026-07
Chronology ledger
Dates with their meaning intact
Netherlands RDW first-admission observations1943–1944
First-admission years observed in Dutch vehicle registrations; this is market evidence, not a worldwide production range.
Netherlands RDW ↗2 years