A milestone in Volkswagen history was Komenda’s sketch dating from the 18^th of January 1936, in which Komenda first realised a definite VW Beetle shape; its headlights were integrated into the wings and it had a rear window. Komenda’s principle for the Beetle bodywork consisted of large pressed metal sheets, which were placed next to each other.  The main parts were simple to replace, because the wings and running boards were screwed on.  In this way repair costs which arose were limited.  The excellent outcome of the design was realised thanks to the fact that parts in the Volkswagen body shell were only attached to each other by spot welding.  Not one welded seam existed which had to be covered up with solder.  Thus the Volkswagen profited from high protection from rusting.  The new bodywork technology also reduced the total weight of the vehicle and had the positive effect of improving the acceleration capability and the economic of the vehicle.  As a result of the new construction method, the possibility of the chassis twisting and of the oscillation of the axles, which occurred at high speeds, were reduced.  This did however increase steering safety and handling.  Well considered was Komenda’s hot air regulation system, which by means of a cleverly devised system of ducts inside the bodywork, improved the resistance to corrosion in addition to improving heating inside the car.  Work on the Beetle bodywork included altering its shape to give protection during accidents which provided passengers with clear safety benefits.  Above all, Komenda’s work on the Volkswagen bodywork was in 1936 exemplary and very advanced.