VW Type 2 Transporter
Title | VW Type 2 Transporter PDF eBook |
Author | Richard Copping |
Publisher | Amberley Publishing Limited |
Pages | 176 |
Release | 2020-10-15 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 144569347X |
A highly illustrated look at the inside story of the first version of the iconic VW Transporter or ‘Split Screen’.
The Volkswagen Bus Book
Title | The Volkswagen Bus Book PDF eBook |
Author | Malcolm Bobbitt |
Publisher | Veloce Publishing |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2016-11-15 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 9781845849955 |
This 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.
VW Bus (Type 2 Transporter)
Title | VW Bus (Type 2 Transporter) PDF eBook |
Author | Malcom Bobbitt |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
This 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.
The VW Bus
Title | The VW Bus PDF eBook |
Author | Jörg Hajt |
Publisher | Schiffer Military History |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 9780764340741 |
In 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.
VW Camper and Microbus
Title | VW Camper and Microbus PDF eBook |
Author | Richard Copping |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Pages | 105 |
Release | 2011-10-20 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 0747811725 |
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, 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.
VW Bus
Title | VW Bus PDF eBook |
Author | Malcolm Bobbitt |
Publisher | Veloce |
Pages | 160 |
Release | 2001-03-01 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 9781901295375 |
Revised 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.
VW Transporter and Microbus Specification Guide 1967-1979
Title | VW Transporter and Microbus Specification Guide 1967-1979 PDF eBook |
Author | Vincent Molenaar |
Publisher | Crowood |
Pages | 456 |
Release | 2013-03-01 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 1847975453 |
This 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.