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Features

Re-lives the spirit of the fifties and sixties
Includes rarely seen and valuable archive material
Includes substantial sections covering the VW of the moment - the Transporter
Unique format and retro style of presentation
Includes the VW 1500/1600 models which are rarely covered in print
An interesting text that questions long held opinions
A collectable treasure in its own right for all VW enthusiasts
Description

The story of the air-cooled era presented entirely in the wonderful style of VW's classic sales brochures.
Synopsis

All incredibly popular sixties design classics with enduring appeal, the original air-cooled Volkswagen cars and Transporters are fully explored in this fascinating book. A unique picture-led chronicle of the Volkswagen story through the fifties and sixties. This book makes extensive use of the artwork from contemporary promotional literature for a real retro feel. A must have for motoring enthusiasts and VW devotees alike.
Independent Reviews

Just launched by Veloce Publishing is ‘Volkswagen, the Air-cooled Era in Colour’. It’s an impressive collection of illustrations and photographs from VW’s classic sales literature from the 1950s and 1960s– some of it rarely seen before. Having just looked
through a review copy of this brand new book, I can honestly say that this is a must for anyone into aircooled
VWs. It covers all the models available at the time including Beetles, Karmann Ghias, 411s, Type 2s and Type 3s.
Ever seen publicity images of a Notchback convertible? Want to know what VW said about the sporty Karmann Ghia? Want to look at how the early Devon campers were promoted? It’s all here for those of you who don’t own a huge collection of period
VW brochures – and who does? Each page cleverly sets out images used by VW, together with excerpts from the original text, and commentary from the author Richard Copping. As Veloce puts it: “not just another VW history” – and it’s more than just a great
collection of over 250 colour and black-and-white images and adverts! The book is presented in a retro style and includes
more than you would expect on Type 2s and Type 3s (over half the book for those two!). At just under £20 with our special Club discount, it’sworth dropping a few hints for a Christmas present!

Trevor Wilson-Chair-London and Thames Valley VW Club