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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.
From the Publisher
Beetles & Super Beetles Facts
–In 1971, Volkswagen began work on a so called safety car that= Motor Trend dubbed the ‘Safety Bug.’
–The ‘Books’ column in the February 1973 issue of Motor Trend reviewed ‘Is Your Volkswagen a Sex Symbol?’—a new book by Dr. Jean Rosenbaum published by Hawthorn Books.
–A group in Paris, France, voted the 1973 Volkswagen Cabriolet ‘Most Snobbish Car of the Year.’
–Eric Dahlquist wrote an article entitled ‘Factory Tour: The Building of the People’s Car’ in the July 1973 issue of Motor Trend. It touched on VW history, but focused mostly on the then-modern operation of the Wolfsburg plant. ‘Every worker in America ought to just get a picture of what he’s up against,’ suggested Dahlquist.
— In July 1973 issue, Motor Trend selected the Volkswagen to be among its automotive Hall of Fame nominees. ‘The VW somehow symbolized a return to traditional values—a movement triggered to lessor and major degrees by clever advertising, outstanding dealer service and solid craftsmanship,’ said the magazine.
–During 1973, VW ran an advertisement headlined ‘They got the bug again.’ It featured testimonials from previous Beetle owners who switched to other cars and came back to the Bug for its economy and dependability.
Publisher : Motorbooks; Illustrated edition (June 20, 2017)
Language : English
Hardcover : 272 pages
ISBN-10 : 0760349878
ISBN-13 : 978-0760349878
Item Weight : 4 pounds
Dimensions : 10.2 x 1.2 x 12.35 inches
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