Egypt's Beetle mania: classic Volkswagens on show in Cairo - in pictures

Enthusiasts of the classic German car line up their VWs before touring around the Egyptian capital

German car maker Volkswagen's Beetle has enjoyed a big following since the first one rolled off the production lines in 1938. The Egypt Beetle Club, founded in Cairo seven years ago, brought together more than 22,000 fans of the model at rallies and online. Here Maghiouf El Tamimi, a Saudi Arabian enthusiast, checks his car before a tour of the Egyptian capital. Reuters

Egypt Beetle Club's Ghada El Ataar joins other VW fans as they take part in their weekly Cairo rally. Reuters

Egypt Beetle Club drivers form an orderly queue for their Cairo rally. Reuters

The Egypt Beetle Club was formed by engineers to share tips and spares - today its meetings are big social occasions while the club website is an enthusiasts' hotspot with thousands of followers. Reuters

Volkswagen stopped making the Beetle in 2019, but after more than 80 years the little car still commands affection the world over. Reuters

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