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Vintage Volkswagens (Paperback)

~ Flat 4 Project (Author) "In 1949, Volkswagen introduced a car that seemed to be the antithesis of American drivers' dreams..." (more)
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)


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This book makes me smile and think of old boyfriends. Anonymous --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.


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Beetles are back! Now it's time to take a second look at the huggable new bug' solder sibling. Vintage Volkswagens is a pictorial tribute to the unique design and timeless form of the classic VWs: Beetles, Karmann Ghias, Microbuses, Hebmullers, Cabriolets-they're all here. Every last quirky detail is lovingly documented, from the knobby little turn signals to the autoblumenvase-the original flower vase on the dashboard. Complete with authentic 1950s sales brochures, ads, and a special appendix of captions detailing everything from model numbers to body color-and now reissued with a new cover-this is the perfect book for the Volkswagen aficionado and everyone else who appreciates the evolution of a classic. Vintage Volkswagens: Readers wanted. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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  • Paperback: 120 pages
  • Publisher: Chronicle Books (May 1, 1985)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0877013578
  • ISBN-13: 978-0877013570
  • Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.2 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,709,286 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Great Pictures but little information, October 20, 2003
This review is from: Vintage Volkswagens (Paperback)
This is an outstanding book if you are looking for pictures of vintage volkswagens but don't look for much more than that. Although the pictures are great there is no indication of what you are looking at unless you jump back and forth from the "Description" section in the rear of the book. Lastly you will not get every year of the vintage volkswagens so don't look for anything beyond 1961, and some of the years prior to '61 are missing as well. If you are just looking for some great pictures prior to '61 this book is for you. If you are looking for something more substantial such as changes from model year to model year, and a larger range of years, then keep looking.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book for the Vintage Air-Cooled VW Admirer!, August 29, 2009
By Lisa Peterson "VolksLady" (Charlotte, NC, USA) - See all my reviews
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If you are 'into' classic VWs- Beetles, Karmann Ghias, and even Hebmullers, you will absolutely love this collection of photographs detailing beautifully-restored or original air-cooled examples. The book features a description in the back of each vehicle, including paint color, interior, owner at the time of photographing, etc. I've been over it time and time again, and it never gets old, just admiring these vintage beauties! I'm a VW fan, and although my 'baby' is a '74 Super Convertible Beetle, I also love the older ones, and it's gratifying to see so many 'pure' examples. Highly recommended!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Japanese Dubs, July 25, 2009
By Jason Moore "Vee Dub" (El Cajon, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This book is from a Japan VW car club. It has all of like four cars featured. Not really enjoyable to me.
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5.0 out of 5 stars VINTAGE VOLKSWAGONS
BOOK WAS JUST AS DESCRIBED! WOULD BUY FROM AGAIN! VERY FAST SHIPPING ALSO!
Published on September 16, 2005 by Stacie K. Gibson

2.0 out of 5 stars Average book with not much information
This book does have some very nice photographs of Beetles in their original form; however, it contains no written information and the photos are not even marked. Read more
Published on January 3, 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars NICE PIC'S
The book has a very nice collection of VW pictures. Photos whith good quality of very good cars. If you like Beetles you will appreciate this book. Read more
Published on August 6, 2001 by c_fernandez_v

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Picture Book with info. too!!
To be honest, I don't even own this book, but my friend does, and we've looked at it many times together. Read more
Published on December 31, 2000 by Veronica

4.0 out of 5 stars as a new reader brilliant(but i hav trouble writing@riding)
as a new reader i look forword to yor book (ps i am 28 yrs old so it is a learning prolbem i live with)points problems and revues are of grate value to me as thay can save me a... Read more
Published on October 23, 1999

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