Customer Reviews

Original VW Bus (Original Series)

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One word: PHOTOS! Every page in the book is loaded with beautiful color plates that will amaze you. The photos are perfect. Most photos were taken against the beautiful English country where most buses are still in use. The documentation on model changes is quite extensive as well. I particularly like the author's attention to the world wide feelings the buses conjured during the 60's and 70's. The author also pays attention to all suspension, interior and body style changes the bus has had through the years. It's a great book and a must have for any bus enthusiast.

The pictures and overall quality of the book are excellent. If you used to own one and are tempted to surprise your loved-ones with a nostalgic impulse buy - this book will put you over the edge! Laurence Merideth is unparalled in approach to writing and knowledge regarding VW's. You will not be disappointed!

This book has some great pictures of all types and styles of the VW Bus. It also explains the details of the different models and that includes the small stuff. If you are interested in restoring a bus or just love em. This book has someting for you.

Its the quality of the photography that makes this book stand out. Rowan Isaac is famous for his outstanding photographs of cars. Look out for his other Bayview Books on Jaguar XK 120/140/150 and the Porsche 356. He has also done Landrovers!

As I read this book, I was very impressed with the documentation of model year changes. In this book they are listed by the serial number of the change. That is much better than listing just years. Cleared up a lot of questions I had on the 63-64 barrage of mid-year changes. I would like to see better documentation of interior details such as stitching, seams, overlaps, fabric patterns and weaves, and also photo documentation of dashboard changes. These are details that can easily be lost in the course of a restoration. Also a complete listing of dealership and factory accessories with pictures would be of great service. But we can't have it all I guess... Loved the book, just always wanting more...

I've read the translated Dutch version. Nice pictures and lots of technical information. But I need a book about '79 Westfalia campers !!!

Being a vw bus person--especially 1967 and older--i would recommend this book to anyone--several of my VW Bus friends are in this book!! hopefully someday i will have a VW Bus of my own in a VW book. Vintage VW??--Drive-um!!