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The Complete Book of Classic Volkswagens

Beetles, Microbuses, Things, Karmann Ghias, and More. Complete Book Series

By (author) John Gunnell
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc, United States
Imprint: Motorbooks
Published: 22nd Jun 2017
Dimensions: w 245mm h 313mm d 23mm
Weight: 1855g
ISBN-10: 0760349878
ISBN-13: 9780760349878
Barcode No: 9780760349878
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Volkswagens are some of the most iconic and easily recognizable cars on the road, and The Complete Book of Classic Volkswagens is your definitive visual encyclopedia. The classic air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle, officially the Volkswagen Type 1, is regarded as one of the most important and well-engineered vehicles of the twentieth century. It was the most popular imported car in America in the 1960s, and before that it enjoyed a humble beginning as "the people's car" in its native Germany. The Complete Book of Classic Volkswagens encompasses the evolution of the popular Beetle as well as other variations of Volkswagen's air-cooled cars, vans, and trucks. Thoroughly illustrated, this is an invaluable reference to Volkswagen's collectible and iconic cars. The history of VW automobiles is just as colorful as the hues they were manufactured in, and this book illustrates the full story. German automakers originally sought to supply their countrymen with an automobile that was easy to mass produce. By 1938, they finalized the design for the VW "Bug"--the first rear-engined, rear-wheel-drive configured car. In its heyday, the rounded Beetle was produced at a rate of more than one million per year. Today, with more than 23 million cars built, the Beetle holds the record as the most-produced passenger car of all time. But the Beetle is only one part of The Complete Book of Classic Volkswagens. The rest--from Type 2 vans, pick-ups, and campers to the Type 113 "Super Beetle"--is included here. If you're the owner of a Volkswagen or if you just love their iconic look and you're interested in their evolution, this book deserves a place on your bookshelf.

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"The Complete Book of Classic Volkswagens serves as a great read for avid fans as well as those interested but not yet familiar on the topic of VWs." * RacingNation.com * "Chock full of information and photos, Gunnell shares the fascinating story behind the car and how it came to the States. VW fans have a new and thorough reference." * Houston Chronicle * "Volkswagen Beetles and Buses: Smaller and Smarter is a cool way to examine the enduring popularity of this uncommonly cool car." -- Jim Donnelly * Jim Donnelly on Wheels *