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Book 1 Info
Volkswagen Beetle: A Celebration of the World's Most Popular Car (Great Cars)
The VW Beetle is simply the best-known and most-loved car in the history of the motor car. Amazingly, some of the earliest Beetles, now seven decades old, are still on the road, while more recent examples, particularly the classics from the late 1950s and '60s are many an enthusiast's pride and joy. Created through the ingenuity of Ferdinand Porsche, brought to the brink of series production by Hitler's Nazis and rescued from oblivion by the British after the war, the Beetle soon developed into a phenomenon under the guardianship of Heinz Nordhoff, the VW boss for two decades. Overwhelmingly successful in over 150 countries across the world, most notably in the USA; when the car finally fell from grace in Europe after Nordhoff's death, it was destined to enjoy a revitalised and lengthy swansong in South America. The legendary Beetle's intriguing story is unravelled in this fascinating and handsome book. Hard cover with over 170 pages and many black & white & colour photos.
Book 2 Info
VOLKSWAGEN CARS 1948-1968 Book Richard Copping VW 9781903016503
In this book, acknowledged air-cooled Volkswagen author, Richard Copping shares his passion for the models produced in what he regards as the first golden age for the car giant. This was the years when VW was controlled by one Heinz Nordhoff, a man the press of the day variously referred to as the 'King of Wolfsburg', and 'Mr Volkswagen'. Early in his 'reign', Nordhoff told his workforce that he regarded his 'life's aim' to be 'to build this factory into Europe's premier car plant'. Without him, the Beetle would not have become a world phenomenon, a car in continuous production from 1945 to 2003. Furthermore, the Transporter, most sought after these days in its camper-van incarnation, would not have revolutionised the world of the small commercial vehicle, while the elegant Karmann Ghia 'sports' car would not have seen the light of day. Nordhoff's creed of a service and spares organisation second to none and his unbending insistence on releasing only top-quality products, set the mould for the marque even today, but its initial success was only assured thanks to the unbending efforts of its tireless leader. The story of the cult status VW's range achieved, in part thanks to the most innovative advertising campaign the motoring world had ever known. Soft cover with over 50 pages and many black & white & colour photos.
Book 3 Info
VW Beetle Story. Giles Chapman book 9780752484600 Volkswagen
The KdF car, a German acronym for Strength Through Joy, was conceived by Adolf Hitler's Third Reich as a true German 'people's car'. There is precious little in the legacy of 1930s Nazi Germany that is positive, but after the Second World war and with a little help from the British the Volks Wagen really did help put the average man on the road in a car, designed by the great Ferdinand Porsche, that was reliable and well-built. First it set benchmarks for customer satisfaction across Europe, and sales soared. Then it arrived in North America and the slope-backed, rear-engined economy car became a cult hit. By the time the very last original Beetle was built in 2003, over 21m had been built, making it by a long chalk the best-selling single car model of all time. Although its concept is dated by modern standards, the Beetle magic is undimmed, which is why Volkswagen introduced an all-new, modern Beetle in 1998. It has carved out a niche as a distinctive and eye-catching car in a world of automotive clones. Hard cover with over 128 pages and many black & white & colour photos.
Book 4 Info
Volkswagen Type 4, 411 and 412: The final rear-engined VW cars 9781787115224
What kind of car is that? It looks like a big Beetle! If ever there was a car in search of a context and market, it was the VW Type 4. Volkswagen's first foray into the upscale sector brought engineering innovation to Wolfsburg. It also tried to convince worldwide buyers that VW still had the right stuff. With design origins in the Porsche consultancy, the signs were hopeful. However, globally, the automarket was rapidly changing. The VW Type 4's portfolio ran to unitary construction and fuel injection, but had to face fancy competition from Detroit's European subsidiaries. All the while, VW was searching for its future road, and faced challenging developments. The fuel crisis and Japanese competition in North America kept the pressure on at Wolfsburg. Could the VW 411 and 412's solid traditional virtues carry the day? Then and now the Type 4's unbreakable VW quality, and flat out sustainability, appealed to air cooled devotees. The 411 and 412 brought a new dimension in comfort to VW, and its hardware design was utilized by the air cooled clan both on and off road. The Type 4 even had a sportscar connection, and never lost the power to surprise. Hard cover with over 190 pages and many black & white & colour photos.
Book 5 Info
Volkswagen Type 3. 9781845849528
This book tells the definitive international story of the Volkswagen Type 3. Simon Glen writes from first-hand experience, having owned seven Type 3s - five Variants, a 1500 Notchback and a 1500S Karmann*Ghia - which have been driven through Africa, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.Covering the Type 3's 20 year production span, and detailing Type 3 Notchbacks, Fastbacks, Variants and the Karmann Ghia, this book provides a fascinating insight into the history and production of these classic cars.
Hard cover with over 160 pages and many black & white & colour photos.
Book 6 Info
Patina Volkswagens. 9781787113152 Book Mark Walker VW's Beetles camper vans bus
Since the early 2000s, the apparent explosion of interest in Volkswagens with original paint, rust and patina has inspired a generation of car fanatics, who might not be able to afford to restore a car to show condition, but still want a good looking, cool car that will stand out from the crowd. Once looked upon as vehicles that were in need of restoration, cars with original paint, rust and patina, especially within the global Volkswagen community, have gradually become far more popular than restored cars. When walking down a line of cars at a car show, it's easy to see why; these cars are rare, unspoiled survivors - cars that tell a story of an interesting and varied past. The look of the Volkswagens being built in this style is so honest, unspoiled and characterful, that it has begun to inspire the media; even Hollywood movie stars and celebrities. Whilst this has undoubtedly resulted in increased car values, and turned a brand of cars that had always been a cheap, honest mode of transportation into something cool with a high price tag, the generation it initially inspired has grown with the hobby, and produced a micro-industry that still manages to embrace the 'Built not bought' ethos. This book, superbly illustrated with stunning colour photographs, takes an inside look at some of the
Soft cover with over 160 pages and many black & white & colour photos.