A highly illustrated look at the inside story of the first version of the iconic VW Transporter or ‘Split Screen’.

Just 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.

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.

It is 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. This thoroughly researched book explores the VW buses story, from it's 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.

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.

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.

VW Bus: Camper, Bus, Van, Pick-up & Wagon Malcolm BobbittThe full and fascinating story of the Volkswagen Bus from the earliest split-screen types through the bay window models to the later generation vehicles. Filled with development history, technical appraisal, variants, customized buses, production figures and specs, plus a listing of clubs and specialists. Hdbd., 8x 9 3/4, 16 pgs., 143 b&w ill., 27 color.