Volkswagen The Air-Cooled Era In Colour

• By Richard Copping
• Published October 2005 (UK)
• ISBN 1-904788-92-0
• £24.99 UK

The story of the air-cooled era presented entirely in the wonderful style of VW's classic sales brochures.

Bullet Points

• Re-lives the spirit of the fifties and sixties
• Includes rarely seen and valuable archive material
• Includes substantial sections covering the VW of the moment - the Transporter
• Unique format and retro style of presentation
• Includes the VW 1500/1600 models which are rarely covered in print
• An interesting text that questions long held opinions
• A collectable treasure in its own right for all VW enthusiasts

Desription

All incredibly popular sixties design classics with enduring appeal, the original air-cooled Volkswagen cars and Transporters are fully explored in this fascinating book. A unique picture-led chronicle of the Volkswagen story through the fifties and sixties. This book makes extensive use of the artwork from contemporary promotional literature for a real retro feel. A must have for motoring enthusiasts and VW devotees alike.

The Author

Richard Copping learned to drive in a Beetle and has owned one ever since, still using it on a daily basis and covering over 20,000 miles a year. A concours entrant and judge for many years, he has been a member of the Historic Volkswagen Club since 1983, and Editor of The Historic VW since 1995, he’s recently been appointed Editor of VW Motoring magazine.

Specification

Paperback. 176 pages. 250mm tall x 250mm. 255 colour illustrations.

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