Part of Hitler's plan to get cars in the hands of average Germans�hence the
Volkswagen�was a place to build them and a way to sell them. As cheap as
they were, they were out of reach for the average worker. The government
came up with a plan like Green Stamps, where buyers could qualify for a
stamp book and when it was full, redeem the book for a VW car.

Following are the regulations governing the books. Note the onerous terms.
The number of VWs delivered to customers under this plan was zero.

Jim

REGULATIONS GOVERNING APPLICATION FOR A VOKSWAGEN SAVINGS BOOK

   1. The original Volkswagen savings book will be issued by the agent in
   the applicant�s place of residence or work against payment of a fee of 1
   Mark. The book is made out in the name of the applicant and neither it nor
   the rights it confers are transferable. Acceptance of the savings book is
   equivalent to placement of an order for delivery of a Volkswagen, subject
   to the rules herein set forth.
   2. Current installment dues are payable at offices of Labor Front or the
   Strength-Through-Joy organization which carry Volkswagen savings stamps. No
   liability is assumed for payments unless they are made against the
   immediate exchange of savings stamps in the amount of the payment. At least
   one stamp of the value of 5 Marks is to be posted in the book each week,
   such stamp to be cancelled by the holder by writing the date of purchase
   thereon. A special premium must be paid in the case of open cars and
   cabrio-limousines.
   3. Each car carries limited insurance against collision and public
   liability for a period of two years from the time the car leaves the plant,
   the cost of such insurance to be charged against the purchaser.
   4. Payments must be made at designated places of payment by the
   purchaser, though collectors may be employed.
   5. When all spaces in the savings book have been filled with stamps, the
   book is to be promptly turned in at the regional Strength-Through-Joy
   office in exchange for a new book. After the start of production an order
   number will be issued through the nearest Gau office. The final savings
   book is to be turned in at the Strength-Through-Joy office in exchange for
   a certificate of ownership. Lost or misplaced savings books cannot be
   replaced.
   6. For reasons of technical improvement and consequent lowering of the
   prices of the Volkswagen, no interest will be paid on paid-in savings.
   7. Until further notice, the Volkswagen will be produced in a deep
   blue-gray finish.
   8. Volkswagen contracts are non-cancellable. In exceptional cases the
   Strength-Through-Joy Gau office may authorize cancellation. In such cases a
   fee amounting to 20 percent of the payments made will be retained.
   9. Inquiries should be directed to the nearest office in this leaflet.
   10. In case of change of residence the savings book must be submitted
   for correction to the agent who originally issued it.
   11. Tampering with the savings book is punishable by law.
   12. Applications for issuance of a savings book may be denied without
   reason.
   13. No supplementary agreements not embodied in the rules shall be
   binding.
   14. In cases of legal disputes the courts of the city of Berlin shall
   have the jurisdiction.