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 story of VW’s Transporter, Bus and Camper, from origins to the present day, and why it’s one of the world’s most familiar vehicles.

Now available for the first time as a single volume is the Volkswagen Transporter Workshop Manual: 1950-1962 for models sold in the USA and Canada. This manual is a reproduction of the original air cooled Volkswagen service and repair information. This historical archive edition covers procedures for routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and rebuilding. Air-cooled Volkswagens (Type 2) covered: * Volkswagen Type 2 Ambulance * Volkswagen Type 2 Delivery Van * Volkswagen Type 2 Kombi * Volkswagen Type 2 Micro Bus * Volkswagen Type 2 Micro Bus De Luxe * Volkswagen Type 2 Pick-up Engines covered in this Volkswagen repair manual: * Volkswagen Air-cooled Type 1 "upright" engine 1131cc, 25hp * Volkswagen Air-cooled Type 1 "upright" engine 1192cc, 36hp * Volkswagen Air-cooled Type 1 "upright" engine 1192cc, 40hp Transmissions covered in this Volkswagen repair manual: * Volkswagen fully synchronized 4-speed manual transmission Technical highlights: * Engine and cylinder head service, repair and reconditioning, including bench testing procedures and specifications for 25 through 40 hp motors. * Solex 26 VFIS, 28 PCI, and 28 PICT carburetors as well as fuel pump troubleshooting, rebuilding, and adjustment. * Transmission removal, rebuilding, and adjustment, including early and later versions. * Body repair and replacement procedures, including the sliding fabric sunroof. Detailed painting preparation and procedures. * Wiring diagrams identified by year. * Factory changes and updates are noted in the text by manufacturing date, chassis number, engine number or part number. * Full explanations of the operation various systems, with exploded views, cutaways and diagrams. * Required workshop equipment, tools, and equipment for local manufacture listings. * Troubleshooting tables for clutch, carburetor, fuel pump, steering, brakes, generator, starter, and wipers. * Maintenance and lubrication charts and procedures.

The popularity of the VW Transporter, in particular the early Split Screen models, continues to grow and it has become a cult icon. This publication brings together, for the first time, the complete history of the Split Screen Transporter from 1950 - 1967. Topics covered include: Transporter history; Explanation of every vehicle code; Transporter production details; Month-by-month specification changes; Full listing of factory-fitted optional equipment; Comprehensive guide to paint and trim colors; Details of Transporter export and Transporters built outside Germany; and Information on Special Models. Bus enthusiasts world-wide have shared their knowledge in the compilation of this unique publication, which has taken five years to collate.

A comprehensive guide to original factory specification and equipment of VW Split-screen and Bay-window transporters. 265 photographs of 25 vehicles from Germany, the UK and the USA illustrate not only the people carriers but the many variations panel van, pick-up truck, double-cab pick-up and highroof panel van.

Accidental Sailor Girl is a story about a young girl named Kourtney and her journey from starting out with only her car and a surfboard to sailing across the Atlantic on a Gaff Rigged Cutter with a Square Sail named Norna. The story moves from her hardships of living on the beach to buying her first sailboat, a 27 foot Hunter she named "Happy." Her attitude toward learning how to sail and how to fix up her boat led her to meet Pete Grundvig, a local carpenter and shipwright, the owner of Norna. Their relationship with surfing, sailing, and music, moved them to the tune of a two year Atlantic Circumnavigation. Kourtney soon realizes she is not the same person she was when she left home two years before.