VW Transporter and Microbus: Specification Guide 1950-1967
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.35 (518 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1861266529 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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They have owned their current VW Camper, a 1966 walk-through Devon Caravette since 1978. He is a resident of Leicestershire, England. After twenty years of family holidays, the camper is fully restored and is used for travelling to VW shows and events. David is well known for his passion for the VW Bus and is currently the editor of Volkswagen Camper and Commercial magazine. About the Author David Eccles has been around VW campers since he and his wife, Cee, journeyed to India and back in 1976, travelling and living in a 1967 Canterbury Pitt.
David Eccles has been around VW campers since he and his wife, Cee, journeyed to India and back in 1976, travelling and living in a 1967 Canterbury Pitt. After twenty years of family holidays, the camper is fully restored and is used for travelling to VW shows and events. . They have owned their current VW Camper, a 1966 walk-through Devon Caravette since 1978. He is a resident of Leicestershire, England. David is well known
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, whi
Interesting, but a little on the light side This book tends to wander towards historical review and anecdotal commentary - a common ground that seems well travelled by now. I would like to have seen Mr. Eccles differentiate this title more. If he had, this would be a nice addition to a library of books.I expected the content to include more specifications as the title of this book implies - and. Eccles Bus Book A Customer Lots of facts and production info. Reads like a series of VW mag articles (i.e.- lightweight) Many great color photos, but too many of the more interesting ones are postage-stamp size! The author had a pretty good thing going here, but at only 95 pages, came up about 15 pages short of a really good VW Bus book! To his credit, there are no pages wasted. Very valuable technical resource I have found this book to very helpful when deciphering the various details (m-codes) and specifications of numerous VW buses. The quality of the book (pictures, text, paper, manufacturing) are top notch. It has lots of good information and interesting photos I have never seen before. Everytime I pick it up it feels like a new book. I just ordered a s