Vw Beetle: A Comprehensive Illustrated History of the World's Most Popular Car [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)

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The definitive illustrated history of a true world beater. Discover the full story of the amazing VW Beetle--from pre-war KdF-Wagen to today's New Beetle. The book features a color technical appendix illustrating chronologically the major design modifications made during the Beetle's lifetime. Full-color studio photography of 26 milestone models.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks International; illustrated edition edition (August 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760304300
• ISBN-13: 978-0760304303
• Product Dimensions: 14.3 x 10.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #638,178 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice photo history of a legendary car!, March 26, 1999

By	F. Dowdle (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book has very nice photos of the Volkswagen in its various "disguises" from all over the world. There are few US specicification cars pictured, most are UK or European models. For a general overview of the type, it is very good. For those looking for a history of the export models made for US consumption, this is not the book. Nitpicking here I know, but as an example the horn ring and steering wheel for the sedan ("bug") were redesigned for the 1964 US model. The 1966 (UK) model pictured has the old style ring and wheel.

5.0 out of 5 stars Looking for the book in the second picture..., July 14, 2009

By	Barnett "M" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

Hello Beetle enthusists.

I purchased the book in the list picture but what I am really looking for is the book in the second picture. The Blue Book with the Red Beetle on the cover. It is written by the same auther but illustrated with photos by lowe & b. Hold or holden or something like that. I can't make it out by the picture. But I've seen the book once and it was great. I really would like to get this book if anyone can help please email me [...]

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Photography, December 19, 1997

By	[e-mail] (Hilo, Hawaii) - See all my reviews

This book has the best studio type photography that I have ever seen in a VW history. I also found the Technical Appendix is among the best for a quick review of the major changes in the VW Type I through the years. The historical photos are reprinted in a crisp format, and are less grainy than I have seen, so these often seen photos seem somehow new. The text is an accurate rehash so an "8" is the highest rating I can give. This lavishly illustrated volume is worth the price. It is a good addition to any VW library.