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 restfrom 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.
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 restfrom 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.
The Complete Book of Classic Volkswagens: Beetles, Microbuses, Things, Karmann Ghias, and More
272The Complete Book of Classic Volkswagens: Beetles, Microbuses, Things, Karmann Ghias, and More
272Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780760349878 |
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Publisher: | Motorbooks |
Publication date: | 06/20/2017 |
Series: | Complete Book Series |
Pages: | 272 |
Sales rank: | 656,470 |
Product dimensions: | 10.10(w) x 12.20(h) x 1.10(d) |