Australian Car Assembly Line, 1950s - Film 99854

Martin & King Industries in Victoria, Australia, 1950s. Factory where car body panels are assembled and welded. Panels placed in jig and spot welded. Volkswagen Beetle cars being built in Australia. Complete bodies then progress through painting booths. New paint is polished before trim and windows fitted. Chassis prepared. Body placed on chassis. Battery installed. Wheels aligned and fitted. VW Beetles leave factory on individual test drive, followed by VW pick up (or ute if Australian) and a VW camper van. View of countryside, as commentary mentions plans for a larger factory. A VW Beetle comes to a stop at a level crossing as a train passes. It then proceeds across the railway line.