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New VW Beetle (Enthusiast Color) [Paperback]

Matt DeLorenzo (Author)

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Series: Enthusiast Color | Publication Date: October 25, 1998

An exclusive look at VW's reinvention of the automotive world's icon follows the New Beetle from drawing board to concept car to the media blitz that accompanied the final product.

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An exclusive look at VW's reinvention of the automotive world's icon follows the New Beetle from drawing board to concept car to the media blitz that accompanied the final product.

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Product Details

Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: Motorbooks; First edition (October 25, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0760306443
ISBN-13: 978-0760306444
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces

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Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,774,732 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny!!, May 4, 1999

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What a good read! I don't necessarily read car books, but this was a cover to cover good story! The photography is top-notch as well. A non-enthusiast will enjoy the book and will likely become a full-time enthusiast by reading. VW-fanatics won't be disappointed. Plenty of R&D-type stuff in here to keep you interested. Also neat that the publisher put the book out with four different colors--one for each of the most popular beetle colors!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book about how the New Beetle was born, July 23, 1999

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After having followed the New Beetle from its first concept I wanted to know the full story. This books tells it all and it has some great pictures of the various prototypes and special models. There's even a picture of a NB in Herby style (by Neuspeed). I recommend this book for everyone who wants to know the full NB story.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Cute little book about a cute little Car, April 2, 1999

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I'm still waiting for my new Beetle, but in the meantime, I've got this great picture book! I loved the color photos, the history of NB and the side-by-side comparisons of the Beetle vs. Golf. This book is a must for all NB enthusiasts, especially those affected by NBAD (New Beetle Affective Disorder). If you read only one book this year, read this!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Love That New Beetle Book I Found on Amazon
The book arrived sooner than expected. Though listed as Used, Good condition, I could not have told it from new. Read more

Published 17 months ago by B. J. Davis

5.0 out of 5 stars That New Car Smell
A great tribute to the New Beetle. I admit it took me 8 years to actually grow fond of this vehicle. But now I do and I am the better man!

Published 23 months ago by Jason Moore

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for New Beetle fans.
This book gives an excellent history of the New Beetle, from conception to competition. A must read for New Beetle fans.

Published on November 26, 2000 by Sean O'flaherty

5.0 out of 5 stars Reading this book will let you buy a NEW BEETLE
Great Book, from concept 1 till 1.8T. Shame there are no pictures of the new beetle in different colours. Read more

Published on August 1, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent - a must for the enthusiast.
As a New Beetle owner, and one who learned to drive in an old bug, a wonderful book with excellent photography, rich historical text and superb in-depth interview. Read more

Published on January 17, 1999 by Jerry L. Crosby (prn@eskimo.com)

5.0 out of 5 stars I want this car!!!!!
This book is a must for a true Beetle enthusiast, whether it's the Classic Beetle or the New Beetle or both. The color photos are incredible. Read more

Published on January 11, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great and must-read book.
This book is full of great information and has cunning chapter titles. The colorful pictures are a lively touch to the book. Read more

Published on December 31, 1998

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Inside This Book (learn more)

First Sentence:
Imagine that the original Volkswagen Beetle never existed. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
motor show, auto show, bud vase, real car

Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Freeman Thomas, North American, Ferdinand Porsche, Simi Valley, Volkswagen of America, Jens Neumann, Auto Union, Hartmut Warkuss, World War, Detroit's Cobo Hall, Jim Fets, Tokyo Motor Show, Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Group

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Small Wonder: The Amazing Story of the Volkswagen Beetle by Walter Henry Nelson on page 11
Small Wonder: The Amazing Story of the Volkswagen. by Walter Henry. Nelson on page 11

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