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The Volkswagen Bus Book: Type 2 Transporter * Camper * Panel Van * Pick-up * Wagon
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Product Description
It has been sixty years since the idea of VW’s Transporter was conceived by Dutchman Ben Pon after seeing motorized trolleys, known as plattenwagen, conveying components around the British-managed Wolfsburg factory in the mid-1940s. Pon’s idea was initially dismissed but reconsidered by Heinz Nordhoff when appointed VW’s chief executive in 1948. The Transporter changed little in concept throughout decades of production, and it is a tribute to its original notion that it remains in production in Brazil, nearly six decades after its postwar German debut. This thoroughly researched book explores the VW bus story, from its origins to the present day; the history of this familiar and much-loved vehicle is chronicled in an evocative style. This entirely new edition of the acclaimed book first published in 1997 includes the story of the world’s most famous camper and includes full specifications, production details, and buying advice.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #904607 in Books
- Published on: 2007-03-30
- Original language: English
- Dimensions: .63" h x 8.36" w x 9.88" l, 1.90 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 208 pages
Editorial Reviews
Review
Wheelspin magazine, May 2007, UK
A truly international vehicle, this is the story of VW's timeless classic, the Type 2 Transporter, Bus and Camper. From its origins to the present day, the history of this familiar and much-loved vehicle is chronicled in an evocative and detailed style.
Another month and another new book from Veloce Books is released. Being in the market for another Volkswagen to go with our 1303 and Golf GTI a book about Type 2s couldn't have arrived at a better time! Once more Veloce has come up trumps with another great read.
Packed with plenty of amazing photos from stock to custom, splittie to wedge, it has everything you need to know about Volkswagen's versatile vehicle
A truly international vehicle, this is the story of VW's timeless classic, the Type 2 Transporter, Bus and Camper. From its origins to the present day, the history of this familiar and much-loved vehicle is chronicled in an evocative and detailed style.
Another month and another new book from Veloce Books is released. Being in the market for another Volkswagen to go with our 1303 and Golf GTI a book about Type 2s couldn't have arrived at a better time! Once more Veloce has come up trumps with another great read.
Packed with plenty of amazing photos from stock to custom, splittie to wedge, it has everything you need to know about Volkswagen's versatile vehicle
About the Author
Malcolm Bobbitt is the author of more than twenty marque histories and general automotive books. A contributor to several periodicals and newspapers, his work has appeared worldwide. A member of the Guild of Motoring Writers, Society of Automotive Historians, and the Society of Authors, Bobbitt is acclaimed for his books on Volkswagen, including an earlier VW bus history released in 1997 by Veloce.
