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.

• 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

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.

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.

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

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