The Opel and Porsche concerns were in competition to supply the German car market with a vehicle which would be affordable to the majority of Germans.
When Herr Opel was introduced to Hitler, he addressed him as 'Herr Hitler'.
Hitler was infuriated by this address as he expected people to address him as 'Mein Führer'. He walked away from Herr Opel and never spoke to him again.
The following week Herr Porsche received confirmation that his company was to build the Beetle.
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