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Author: Richard Copping
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Published: 2020-10-15
Total Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 144569347X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA highly illustrated look at the inside story of the first version of the iconic VW Transporter or ‘Split Screen’.
Author: Richard Copping
Publisher:
Published: 2019-10
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781445693460
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 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.
Author: Malcolm Bobbitt
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
Published: 2016-11-15
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781845849955
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is the story of VW's timeless classic, the Type 2 Transporter, universally known as the "Bus". It is sixty years since the idea of VW's Transporter was conceived by Dutchman Ben Pon after seeing motorized trollies conveying components around the British-managed Wolfsburg factory in the mid-1940s. With blueprints complete by November 1948, the "Bulli" as it was known in Germany went into production a year later. The 100,000th Transporter was built in October 1954, the millionth in 1961 and the 3 millionth in 1971, the total number of vehicles exceeding 6.5 million. The Transporter changed little in concept throughout decades of production, and remained in production in Brazil until very recently, nearly six decades after its postwar German debut. Researched in incredible detail, this book explores the story of the VW bus, from early origins through to the present day. This entirely new edition includes details of many of the different camper conversions, and examines the social history and the T2's evolution. Including full specifications, production figures and buying advice, this totally reworked classic is an interesting, highly informative read and a must for any VW enthusiast.
Author: Malcom Bobbitt
Publisher:
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis text presents a heavily illustrated history of VW's charismatic and popular Type 2 "Transporter" from the early "split-screen" era through the "bay window" models to the last generation.
Author: Richard Copping
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2011-10-20
Total Pages: 105
ISBN-13: 0747811725
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 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, and became 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, Transporters were 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.
Author: Volkswagen of America
Publisher: Bentley Publishers
Published: 1992
Total Pages: 930
ISBN-13: 9780837603919
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJust as the Beetle started a long tradition of Volkswagen automotive excellence, these are the manuals that created the Bentley reputation for clarity, thoroughness, and indispensability. Our air-cooled Volkswagen manuals provide both do-it-yourself owners and professional mechanics with clear explanations and illustrations, detailed service steps, and time-saving troubleshooting tips. In the same tradition as our classic 1961-1965 Type 1 manual, this manual offers owners of 1960s vintage Transporters the long out-of-print factory repair information. Indispensable to anyone interested in the history or restoration of the Transporter, this book includes complete coverage of 1200 and 1500 engines, dual-circuit brakes, and body dimension specifications for all models, including those with a sliding sunroof. All factory updates are listed by chassis number and date introduced. This is the one book no serious Type 2 enthusiast should be without.
Author: Malcolm Bobbitt
Publisher: Veloce
Published: 2001-03-01
Total Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9781901295375
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRevised paperback reprint at a bargain price. The full story of the Transporter from early 'Split-screen, ' through 'Bay-window' models and on to the 'Wedge' generation. The concept of the Transporter remained little changed throughout four decades of production, during which over 5 million examples were built.
Author: Jörg Hajt
Publisher: Schiffer Military History
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780764340741
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this book, specialist author Jorg Hajt portrays VW Transporters of all body types, lovingly restored and set perfectly in their scenes. Complete construction details offer important tips for buying a VW Transporter and complete this wonderful pictorial volume.
Author: Vincent Molenaar
Publisher: Crowood
Published: 2013-03-01
Total Pages: 456
ISBN-13: 1847975453
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis comprehensive guide is the first one to tell the whole story of the Volkswagen Bay-Window Transporter, produced from 1967 - 1979. This new paperback edition deals with the Transporter's development, its technical evolution, the model codes, the specification detail changes, the factory fitted M-codes and Transporter export.Using this book, Bus enthusiasts can crack the codes of their own specific vehicle, to find out the factory-fitted specifications like paint and trim colours, engine and transmission types, and even the date of manufacture, model and destination code.The first guide to tell the whole story of the VW Bay-Window Transporter. The photographs took over three years to collect from Volkswagen archives resulting in an invaluable source of crucial information for restoration. Superbly illustrated with 470 colour photographs. Vincent Molenaar and Alexander Prinz are keen experts on Bay-Window buses.
Author: Russell Hayes
Publisher: Motorbooks
Published: 2020-10-06
Total Pages: 183
ISBN-13: 0760367663
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis illustrated history celebrates the 75th and 70th anniversaries of Volkswagen's two most iconic vehicles, from the first Beetles spearheaded by Ferdinand Porsche in the 1940s to the buses that became synonymous with a generation. Volkswagen is one of the most beloved brands in motoring history, thanks largely to two instantly recognizable vehicles: the Beetle (a.k.a. Bug) and the Bus. More than 23 million VW Beetles have buzzed into the world since 1945, while the VW Bus presaged the minivan by thirty-plus years. Volkswagen: Beetles and Buses examines and celebrates all aspects of the vehicles and the many cultural associations that have swirled around them for more than seven decades. The diminutive rear-engined and easily mass-produced Beetle became the most popular imported car in America during the 1960s. Its success was due to its familiar face, its wildly clever ad campaigns, and the sheer numbers produced. The equally compact yet spacious Bus (a.k.a. Kombi, Microbus, Type 2, Transporter, and simply “van”) has won millions of fans around the world with its practicality, simplicity, and design. In this beautifully illustrated and authoritatively written celebration, author Russell Hayes looks back at the vehicles while focusing on the classic air-cooled VWs that ran into the late 1970s. Along the way, readers witness the Beetle and Bus at work and at play and learn about vehicle development and growing roles in popular culture, including star appearances in films like The Love Bug, Little Miss Sunshine, Footloose, Fight Club, The Big Lebowski, and Fast Times at Ridgemont High, as well as television shows like Lost and Once Upon a Time and on the covers of the Beatles’ Abbey Road and Bob Dylan’s Freewheelin’ album. The story is brought up to date with coverage of the New Beetle and plans for the VW Buzz, a modern electric version of the iconic Microbus due in 2022. Volkswagen: Beetles and Buses deserves a place in the motoring libraries of VW owners, automotive enthusiasts, and those simply interested in pop culture. It's the ultimate illustrated history of these beloved vehicles.
