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Visit any VW show and what do you find? Correct - wall-to-wall
Campers. Interest in the numerous conversions offered over the
years spirals ever-upwards as do asking prices for even the most
dilapidated examples of the first three generations and 40-years of
VW Bus conversions. But are there books to match? No - not, that
is, until VW Bus - 40 years of Splitties, Bays & Wedges was
conceived.As a direct consequence of the lack of print available,
author Richard Copping has collected a wealth of contemporary
brochures from all the leading converters, knitted them together
and produced a unique and vibrant story of the VW Camper from the
first and often rustic conversions of the 1950s to the
sophisticated homes on wheels of the late 1980s.Stripping out the
original text, Richard has carefully replaced it with his own
lively yet informative story - while carefully retaining both the
popular look and nostalgic feel of the age. From the untangling of
the many stories that contributed to VW Camper history to a
restorer's dream of detailed specifications and from the quirkiest
of marketing strategies amazingly and endearingly primitive in the
1950s to suavely sophisticated in the latter days, if the word
Camper is in it, it's covered.The meticulous reproduction of
advertising brochures, many of which can easily be the best part of
50-years old, make this a hard to put down coffee table volume for
some - a book with very much in vogue nostalgic visual appeal. For
others, the lure of a lively and informative story peppered with
carefully detailed pictures will ensure the book is a useful
reference to visit over and over again.This extensive collection of
rarely seen advertising material provides a unique background to a
much-needed book, designed to delight the multitude of VW Camper
fans far and wide.
Buying a car is an expensive business and mistakes can prove costly
financially and in time, effort and stress. Wouldn't it be great if
you could take an expert with you? With the aid of this book's
step-by-step guidance from a marque specialist, you can! You'll
discover all you need to know about the car you want to buy. The
unique points system will help you to place the cars value in
relation to condition while extensive photographs illustrate the
problems to look out for. This is an important investment - don't
buy a Volkswagen Bus without this book's help.
By the late 1960s the Beetle had enjoyed over twenty years of
continuous production, dominated its home market and conquered
export markets all around the world. Volkswagen's policy of
constant improvement and refinement to a single model appeared to
be vindicated. However, 1968 saw the death of Heinz Nordoff, who
was the driving force behind the Beetle's evolution and continued
success. In many ways, this was a watershed year; the 1968 model
introduced many significant changes to the car, and it became
inevitable that a replacement for the venerable Beetle would have
to be developed. This book charts the closing years of the Beetle's
production life in Germany; from the revamped 1968 model to the
1302, 1303, the Cabriolet, and the various Specials produced
later.
Topics covered include: - Brief history, 1935-1967- Full
history, 1968-1980- Comprehensive production survey- Specification
and detail changes by model year August 1967 to January 1980]-
Engine options- Factory fitted optional equipment- Paint and trim
colors- Special and export editions- The Karmann Cabriolet
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VW Golf GTI (Paperback)
Richard Copping, Ken Cservenka
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While old MkI Golfs have by now largely rusted away, the
availability of MkII models at giveaway prices is plentiful ...
that is until three magic letters - GTI - appear on the car's front
grille and hatch. Find a good example of the MKI with the aid of
this guide and you are in clover! The Buyer's Guide carefully
charts all the models that an enthusiast just has to own, from the
iconic late model MkI with its pocket rocket 1.8-litre engine and
5-speed box, through to the exclusive, extremely powerful and much
sought after limited edition Rallye Golf. With both mileage and
particularly condition having a marked affect on potential prices,
the authors give sound advice on what is worth restoring and what,
however tempting, is likely to cost a new owner an un-recoupable
fortune. Weak points, rust traps, and potential mechanical defects
are laid out for the reader, with clear Golf-specific guidelines
offered on the practicalities of rectifying such problems. The
authors also embrace both the customized and mechanically modified
examples of the MkI and MkII GTI, with each aspect of Golf
ownership meticulously captured on camera.
When it was launched in 1974, the Volkswagen Golf succeeded in
replacing the legendary Beetle and setting new standards for the
family hatchback for years to come. It would become one of the top
three bestselling cars in the world. With its stunning design by
Giorgetto Giugiaro, founder of Ital design, the new car also
incorporated significant engineering features such as a transverse
engine that allowed for more internal space. In this revealing
book, VW expert Richard Copping follows the story of the
development of the Golf and the critical management and design
decisions that would make the car such a worldwide success. The
author shows how the concept of continuous development at
Volkswagen led to the appearance of the versions of the Golf that
are covered in this book — the Mk 2 in 1983, the Mk 3 in 1991,
and the Mk IV in 1997. He explores the various design and
engineering changes that took place as the Golf evolved, including
increased dimensions, new engines and of course the stunningly
successful GTi. The fourth generation Golf also introduced powerful
but economical diesel engines. The book also covers variants such
as the Jetta, Vento and Bora, which accounted for most sales in the
United States. Full of fascinating information, this book is a
revealing analysis of the first four versions of the Volkswagen
Golf.
Few cars have achieved the iconic status of Volkswagen's classic
and much-loved Beetle - yet its origins are intertwined with the
dark days of Nazism. This book looks at those origins, at the
marque's initial post-war rescue by the British and the effect of
early VW Director General Heinz Nordhoff's forward-looking desire
to perfect one model rather than spread the company's talent over a
range of designs, at the impact of radical-minded advertising
campaigns and at the Beetle's never-to-be-beaten production record
for a single model of nearly 22 million cars. Bringing the reader
right up to the present day, marque expert Richard A. Copping
recounts the Beetle's story in a lively and authoritative manner
guaranteed to delight devotee and casual browser alike.
In this fascinating and engrossing book, VW expert Richard Copping
covers the complete history of the first generation VW Transporter
or 'Camper', probably the most famous commercial and leisure van of
all time. Beginning with the prototype vehicles produced in 1949,
the author covers the development of the innovative but utilitarian
Kombi and the more upmarket Micro Bus, followed by the De Luxe
Micro Bus, the Ambulance and the Pick-up. He covers the highlights
of each vehicle and analyses the success of the range as a whole.
The book covers the revamped model line from 1955, when the success
of the VW Transporter called for the building of a whole new
factory in Hanover. At this time, due to popular demand, Volkswagen
authorised a whole series of coach built variations on the
Transporter theme with vehicles as diverse as mobile shops,
refrigerated vans and police mobile offices. The author also covers
the revised model introduced in 1963 with its more powerful engine
and revised tailgate and rear window as well as the ongoing success
of the model in the United States. By the time German production
ended in July 1967, over 1.8 million split-screen, first generation
Transporters had been built.
In this highly readable and informative book, VW expert Richard
Copping tells the inside story of one of the world's most popular
cars. Drawing on his unique experience as an author of many VW
books, the writer reveals the secrets of the VW Beetle's success.
Not only was the concept of a cheap but reliable mass-produced car
a sound one, but the fact that the car was subjected to continuous
improvement rather than radical change meant the Beetle soon became
an icon. Richard Copping also analyses the successful marketing
techniques that spread Beetle manufacture and popularity around the
world, including countries as far afield as Brazil, South Africa
and Australia. Under the leadership of the ingenious Heinz
Nordhoff, Volkswagen also ensured that manufacture of the Beetle
was fast, efficient and profitable. In the United States in
particular, the Beetle was the beneficiary of highly successful
advertising campaigns that sealed its reputation as a must-have
cult icon, alongside the popular VW Transporter. Accompanied by
contemporary colour illustrations, this book is a fascinating
journey through the development of an automotive phenomenon.
The Volkswagen Transporter is one of the best-loved and most
recognisable motor vehicles of all time. The preferred transport
for surfers and hippies everywhere, the Volkswagen Type 2 'bus' was
born in 1950, the first of a new breed of vehicle, the ancestor of
today's people carrier. Available in various versions, including
panel van, pick up and minibus, the Transporter was often converted
into campervans for a newly motorised class of holidaymaker. This
book looks at the development, production and use of the class
first, and second, generation Transporter. With archive
illustrations including many colour photographs from old brochures
this book is also a great evocation of the 1950s and 60s.
VW Buses command a massive following - with Campers being the most
popular of all. Complementing the author's successful volume
covering the first three generations of Volkswagen's legendary
Transporter, this book delves exclusively into the spin-off
conversions based on the VW Panelvan, Kombi and Microbus that
became known simply as VW Campers. From the original Westfalia
Camping Box to the pioneering Pitt Moto-Caravan and Britain's
extremely popular Devon and Danbury models, the book also covers
everything from the weird to the genuinely wonderful, including
models produced exclusively for the US market. Making extensive use
of original promotional material - ranging from lavish photography
to quaint but charming home-spun images - here is a complete
record, including layouts for the restorer, of older models and
those interested in the luxury associated with the third generation
Wedge. With a lively and entertaining text covering all aspects of
the VW Camper story, this is both a unique reference book and a
coffee-table extravaganza to be enjoyed over and over again. Packed
with original marketing images, including unusual, discontinued
models this book will fascinate any VW fanatic.
The VW Beetle is one of the best-loved of all classic cars, with
many thousands preserved across the world, many in regular use.
Over the years countless changes were introduced, together making a
mid sixties Beetle, for instance, very different from one built in
the mid-50s, or mid-70s, despite the obvious similarities. With the
aid of hundreds of full colour photographs this new edition in
paperback documents all the Beetle's specification changes and
model differences during the classic period 1949-67, making it
possible to determine the original specification and fittings of
any Beetle from this period.
Here, Volkswagen enthusiast and prolific author Richard Copping
examines, for the first time, the complete story of the T4 from the
Transporter concept originated forty years before its presence at
VW's Hanover factory, through its development period and full
production life. Topics covered include: the background story
1949-1990; design concept to production in the 1980s; full analysis
of the T4's specifications; face-lifted Caravelles and Multivans
from 1996 onwards; petrol- and diesel-aspirated engines including
the VR6, V6 and 2.5 litre TDI; the T4 story in the USA - the Euro
Van and finally camping conversions.
The incredibly popular sixties design classics, with their 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 1950s and '60s, 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.
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