RICHARD A. COPPING
Introduction
The Transporters Origins
Model Variations
Transporter Variants
Second-Generation Transporters
The Camper Revolution
The Iconic Transporter
Conclusion
Index
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 todays 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.
