VW Bus - 40 Years of Splitties, Bays & Wedges (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Copping, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1787111237 ISBN 13: 9781787111233

Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd, 2017

Synopsis

Visit any VW show and what do you find? Correct - wall-to-wall Campers. Interest in the numerous conversions offered over the years spirals ever-upwards as do asking prices for even the most dilapidated examples of the first three generations and 40-years of VW Bus conversions. But are there books to match? No - not, that is, until VW Bus - 40 years of Splitties, Bays & Wedges was conceived.
As a direct consequence of the lack of print available, author Richard Copping has collected a wealth of contemporary brochures from all the leading converters, knitted them together and produced a unique and vibrant story of the VW Camper from the first and often rustic conversions of the 1950s to the sophisticated homes on wheels of the late 1980s.
Stripping out the original text, Richard has carefully replaced it with his own lively yet informative story - while carefully retaining both the popular look and nostalgic feel of the age. From the untangling of the many stories that contributed to VW Camper history to a restorer‘s dream of detailed specifications and from the quirkiest of marketing strategies amazingly and endearingly primitive in the 1950s to suavely sophisticated in the latter days, if the word Camper is in it, it's covered.
The meticulous reproduction of advertising brochures, many of which can easily be the best part of 50-years old, make this a hard to put down coffee table volume for some -  a book with very much in vogue nostalgic visual appeal. For others, the lure of a lively and informative story peppered with carefully detailed pictures will ensure the book is a useful reference to visit over and over again.
This extensive collection of rarely seen advertising material provides a unique background to a much-needed book, designed to delight the multitude of VW Camper fans far and wide.
 

About this title

About the Author:

With the best part of thirty VW titles to his name, ranging from Beetle books to Buses and Golfs, Richard Copping is regarded as a leading author and marque expert on matters Volkswagen in Britain and beyond. His credentials are impeccable, having learned to drive using a VW Beetle, he has owned Volkswagens ever since. A Concours judge, an avid collector of VW literature, and particularly so the oldest and rarest brochures, Richard has a monthly column in Volkswagen Camper and Commercial magazine, as well as regularly contributing features about some of the best VWs to be seen out and about. 

Review:

Capturing the marketing and evolution of one of the most revolutionary vehicles to spin off from the original Beetle, VW Bus- Forty Years of Splitters, Bays and Wedges devotes an immense amount of space to the original VW Transporter and the marketing challenge it presented. The brochures collated within show a reactive approach as the market matured. The later Wedge/Vanagon models are relatively quickly covered, though the Synchro and diesel get a look in before a swift gathering of campers. younger bus enthusiasts will love the variety of colourful brochures and marketing shots.- Classic Car Weekly.

About this edition

• Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1787111237
• ISBN 13: 9781787111233
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176