Volkswagen: Then, Now and Forever (Hardcover)

~ Terry Shuler (Author) "Beetle, Kafer, Love Bug, Punch Buggy - whatever your pet name for the Volkswagen - it is the most unique and dependable car of all..." (more)
Key Phrases: sunroof model, beetle convertibles, page brochure, Karmann Ghia, New York, Super Beetle (more...)

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Product Description

Travel down the winding road of Volkswagen, Karmann Ghia and VW Bus/Transporter history. Illustrated with historic photographs, sales literature, brochures and other documentation, Shuler delivers this detailed peoples car history for all VW enthusiasts. Includes production figures and serial numbers for Beetle, Transporter and Karmann Ghia.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 200 pages
• Publisher: TPR Inc. (January 23, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0929758129
• ISBN-13: 978-0929758121
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 8.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,151,011 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book on the history of the original Beetle., April 21, 1999

By	Robert Pierson (Germantown, WI United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Terry Shuler's "Volkswagen Then, Now and Forever" is a comprehensive look at the original Beetle. In addition to its history, there are chapters devoted to and written by key people from those involved in testing the original prototypes to advertising. Of course, detailed information is provided about Porsche, Hitler and their vision and developement of the "people's car." Chapters on the car itself are broken down by year. Many pictures including those of sales literature, manuals and variations of the cars. Also includes history of the Bus, Karmann Ghia and others. If you're only going to buy one book on Volkswagen's history, this should be it.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is very informative and entertaining., February 27, 1998

By A Customer

Shuler is a great author who includes great stories and a ton of really early VW history pictures and even lots of color photos. This book is a must for anyone who owns any year of VW or who is just interested in the marque. I have read many VW books and this by far exeeds them all. One can see what vast amounts of in depth research Shuler must have undertaken in order to produce a book of such high quality and originallity. I definetly recomend this book.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Porsche forever young review, October 26, 2003

By	Iain Watson (Boston, MA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porsche 911 Forever Young (Hardcover)

This book has everthing you need to know about Porsche 911's from the original concept back in the 1950's to the creation of the 993 shape ( the last of the air cooled 911's).
The book follows the creation of the first cars, the technical problems and even the politics in the Porsche company. All models are covered and nothing is missed, even limited edition products. All racing cars are reviewed as well. All technical aspects and how the technological problems where overcome are documented. The book is complete from all aspects of Porsches 911 history upto 1995. The new 996 water cooled cars are not shown as they had not been produced yet in this book, but who wants to know about them any way !!