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VW Bus and Pick-Up: Special Models
David Eccles & Michael Steinke's latest book. Using archive, promotional materials and period and contemporary photographs, this book traces the development and variety of the 'SO' and other Special Body conversions from 1950 - 2010, across the five generations from T1 to T5. As well as all the officially SO-designated models, many rare and unusual conversions are profiled, some with full photo-features.

Price: £19.95 


VW Bus and Pick-Up: Special Models
Original VW Bus, Laurence Meredith
Original VW Bus is a comprehensive guide to the specification of the Split-screens of 1950-67 and the Bay-windows of 1967-79, the vehicles of the classic era in the form in which they left the Volkswagen factory. To provide answers to the questions VW Bus cult followers are always asking, immense effort has gone into making this book as thorough as possible. Its author pinpoints many obscure modifications as he dissects the fascinating evolution of these vehicles over nearly 30 years.

Price: £25.00 


Original VW Bus, Laurence Meredith
Volkswagen Beetle: Haynes/Copping
With more than 21 million built between 1945 and 2003, the Volkswagen Beetle was and remains the world's most popular car. It needs no introduction and no justification as the subject of a book in the Haynes Great Cars Series, where stunning studio photography combines with archive material and a narrative covering all the key elements in the history of perhaps the humblest of motoring icons. All Beetle enthusiasts will enjoy this visually stunning celebration.

Price: £25.00 


Volkswagen Beetle: Haynes/Copping
Volkswagen Transporter: Haynes/Copping
This fine addition to the Haynes Great Cars Series chronicles the rise and rise of Volkswagen's original 'box on wheels', the ubiquitous Type 2 or Transporter. Focusing on the first two, wholly air-cooled generations of this iconic vehicle, veteran author Richard Copping provides the perfect introduction to its development and model history. Featuring new studio photography of five pristine Transporters, together with key archive material from the author's collection, this book will appeal to all classic vehicle enthusiasts.

Price: £25.00 


Volkswagen Transporter: Haynes/Copping
Volkswagen Transporter: The First 60 Years
This lavish volume celebrates in words and pictures the 60th anniversary of the launch of Volkswagen's ubiquitous Transporter. Making full use of Volkswagen's archive material and wonderfully staged brochure pictures, the author creates an authentic period feel as he traces the development of the Transporter through the decades. 400 pages, 400 colour & 100 b&w illustrations, Absolutely Superb!

Price: £34.99 


Volkswagen Transporter: The First 60 Years
VW Camper And Microbus
This book looks at the development, production and use of the class first, and second, generation Transporter. With archive illustrations including many colour photographs from old brochures this book is also a great evocation of the 1950s and 60s.

Price: £5.99 


VW Camper And Microbus
VW Beetle - Jonathan Harvey
The original air-cooled Beetle teeters between cult and classic status, but either way the following for these cars remains huge. Magazines, clubs, web forums, shows and unrivalled parts availability make buying and owning a classic Beetle more attractive than ever. The author traces the Beetle's continuous production run from 1945 to 2003, taking note of the more important specification changes over the years, including the popular Karmann Cabriolet. The process of buying a Beetle is explained, and the author gives a guide to its subsequent care. This book is the perfect companion for beginners and long-term enthusiasts alike.

Price: £19.99 


VW Beetle - Jonathan Harvey
VW Camper Inspirational Interiors
Designing and building (or commissioning) an interior that will service your own needs is a daunting yet exciting task, and within these pages you will find many different sorts of interior to admire and inspire. Some have been built on a budget from scratch by the owner, some have been adapted and revamped, others are bespoke one-offs, built to the owner's designs. Some recreate period styling with a contemporary twist; others bring in completely modern designs using new materials and shapes. Whatever your taste in camper design, there will be something to amaze and inspire in the pages of VW Camper: Inspirational Interiors - Bespoke and Custom Interior Designs.

Price: £25.00 


VW Camper Inspirational Interiors
The Story of the California Look VW
The California Look is the most popular style of Volkswagen customizing. The typical Cal Looker is stripped of chrome, lowered, has a high-quality paint job and hides a very hot engine. Keith Seume tells the story of how this phenomenon completely unforeseen by the manufacturers of the humble VW gathered pace in the 1960s, spread worldwide in the ’70s, and now dominates the VW custom scene, with a look at past cars and race heroes, at the performance tuning industry, at the raceways, at the Cal Look of today, and at pointers to the Cal Look of tomorrow.

Price: £14.95 


The Story of the California Look VW
How To Restore VW Bus
The complete step-by-step guide to the restoration of your VW Bus with full coverage of body and chassis repairs, suspension, steering and brakes, plus trim and paint. Also covers the tools, equipment and workshop techniques needed to make your Bus look like new once more.

Price: £29.99 


How To Restore VW Bus
VW Camper Cookbook
The VW Camper Cookbook is here and it's packed with VW vans from all over the world on 162 inspirational pages, containing over 80 delicious recipes that are specially composed for cooking in a camper. With this ultimate guide in your van you can get gastronomic in the great outdoors in style! If you can cook it in a camper you can cook it anywhere!

Price: £18.95 


VW Camper Cookbook
Volkswagen Transporter - Jonathan Harvey
The complete guide to Volkswagen's Transporter, which has now surpassed even the Beetle in popularity, particularly in camper form. The author provides a brief history of the Transporter, before describing each model in detail. Whole chapters are then dedicated to camper conversions and special models before moving on to discuss the practicalities of buying, owning, maintaining and modifying a Transporter today. This book is the perfect companion for beginners and long-term enthusiasts!

Price: £19.99 


Volkswagen Transporter - Jonathan Harvey
Demon Bugs
A great new book by Photo journalist Stephan Szantai provides a fantastic overview of customized Bugs. It shows the scene from which the demon bug emerged, and focuses on specific styles, from the mild to wild. Cruisers and dragsters, sleepers and monsters, all are captured by Stephan's unmatched photography!

Price: £16.99 


Demon Bugs
Volkswagen Camper - 40 Years of freedom
Written to satisfy today's huge demand for VW Camper information, Unique format and style of presentation, Extensive collection of rarely seen archive material, Easy-to-read text - for coffee table browsers and dedicated enthusiasts, Ideal for the restorer with many original interior layouts.

Price: £12.99 


Volkswagen Camper - 40 Years of freedom
VW Beetle Spec Guide 1949-67
With the aid of hundreds of full colour photographs this book documents all the Beetle's specification changes and model differences during the classic period 1949-67, making it possible to determine the original specification and fittings of any Beetle from this period.

Price: £19.95 


VW Beetle Spec Guide 1949-67
Bug Jam and all that ...
The story of the largest VW festival in the world, Bug Jam, straight from the horse's mouth! Bug Jam's originator, Brett Hawksbee's personal, biased and selective account of the last 20 years of the show. A superb read and packed with over 300 superb pictures, many previously un-published and many from the Rob Miller collection!

Price: £12.50 


Bug Jam and all that ...
Campervan Crazy, David Eccles
'A camper is not just a camper. It's whatever you want it to be' Campervan Crazy is a tribute to this passion, to the owners who have lavished time, effort and inspiration on their vans, and, of course, to the campervan itself. You will find chapters dedicated to 'births, marriages and deaths', 'wide-eyed wanderers' as well as some 'buses behaving badly'. 'Paint your Volkswagen!', 'interior design' and 'showing off' are devoted to the campervan as a sign of individuality, whether expressed in loving restoration or creative adaptation.

Price: £16.99 


Campervan Crazy, David Eccles
VW Camper, The Inside Story - David Eccles
This book documents and celebrates the many different camping conversions built on the Volkswagen Transporter and Microbus base across five decades. Until the advent of the new T5 generation in 2004, Volkswagen never made a factory-fitted camper, preferring to approve conversions carried out by firms such as Westfalia, Devon, Dormobile, Sundial and Danbury. However, many other different companies offered conversions on the VW base and the models produced by over forty different converters are described and pictured here.

Price: £19.95 


VW Camper, The Inside Story - David Eccles
Work Exhibition 1
Photographs from the Volkswagen Plant 1948-1974, A stunning collection of old pictures showing the factory grounds at Wolfsburg, the production lines in the '50s, and even pictures inside the offices and of the VW swimming pool & loads more! Lots to see here for the Volkswagen enthusiast!

Price: £16.99 


Work Exhibition 1
The Volkswagen Bus Book
This is the story of VW's timeless classic, the Type 2 transporter, universally known as the 'Bus'. Researched in incredible detail , this book explores the story of the VW bus, from early origins through to the present day. This entirely new edition includes details of many of the different camper conversions, and examins the social history and the T2's evolution.

Price: £19.99 


The Volkswagen Bus Book
The Car Of The 20th Century
The full story, in text and pictures, from concept in pre-war Germany, through 55 years of production and 22 million sales throughout the world. Colour features on 21 milestone Beetle models. Over 200 colour pictures. Many sidebars and panels detailing Beetle facts, figures, feats, advertising and more. The complete book of the Beetle!

Price: £29.99 


The Car Of The 20th Century
The Very Best of Volkswagen
A unique collection of articles and stunning colour photographs from Volksworld magazine to delight every Volkswagen enthusiast. You will find them all here, Buses, Beetles, Buggies and Karmann Ghias, from elegant restorations to outrageous creations.

Price: £20.00 


The Very Best of Volkswagen
Volkswagen Transporters 1950-1990
Acknowledged expert in Volkswagen circles, auther Richard Copping carefully traces the evolution of the model range in a way that enlightens and entertains all. Additionally and definitively, he delves into the history of the Transporters physical and aesthetical developments through its first three generations, spanning a period of 40 years.

Price: £7.95 


Volkswagen Transporters 1950-1990
Essential Bus Buyer's Guide
Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from Ken Cservenka's and Richard Copping's years of real ownership experience, learn how to spot a bad bus quickly and how to asses a promising Bus like a professional. Get the right bus at the right price!

Price: £9.99 


Essential Bus Buyer's Guide
VW Transporter & Microbus Spec Guide 1967 - 1979
A comprehensive guide by Vincent Molenaar & Alexander Prinz telling the whole story of the Bay window van. Includes all special models and Vans produced outside Germany, M codes, Model codes, and specification detail changes. A must have book!

Price: £19.95 


VW Transporter & Microbus Spec Guide 1967 - 1979
VW Transporter & Microbus Spec Guide 1950 - 1967
VW Transporter & Microbus Specification Guide 1950 - 1967 by David Eccles

Price: £14.95 


VW Transporter & Microbus Spec Guide 1950 - 1967
VW Bus, Forty years of Splitties, Bays & Wedges
Making extensive use of the lavish artistry and photography that have long characterised Volkswagens promotional material. Charts model history and range evolution, including the campers with a particular emphasis on marketing strategies, and includes comprehensive information on performance and specifications.

Price: £24.99 


VW Bus, Forty years of Splitties, Bays & Wedges
The air-cooled era in colour
The latest book from Richard Copping tells the story of Volkswagen's Beetle, Transporter, Karmann Ghia and Type III. Nicely illustrated using original VW brochures and advertisements. A fantastic book that tells the fantastic story!

Price: £24.99 


The air-cooled era in colour
Home Away From Home
This colourful book describes the amazing variety of camper vans and motorhomes that are produced across the world. It also tells the story of the development of the concept from the earliest days to the ultra-modern homes on wheels of today. Thesurf and hippy culture, family holidays and retirement travel are all covered in this informative book.

Price: £19.95 


Home Away From Home
Volkswagen Bus Portfolio 68-79
This is a collection of 45 original articles compiled from the pages of various magazines. The information collected in these reprinted articles includes 15 road tests, plus specifications, touring and long-term reports.

Price: £13.95 


Volkswagen Bus Portfolio 68-79
The VW Beetle 1936 > 1967
The Brand New Book from Ryan Lee Price, Editor of VW Trends ! A fantastic book that takes a detailed look at the development of the Beetle during its early days, Great pictures !

Price: £14.99 


The VW Beetle 1936 > 1967
Volkswagen KDF 1934>1945
Fantastic ! Full of pictures from 1934 to 1945, lots of old prototype and factory pictures.

Price: £14.99 


Volkswagen KDF 1934>1945
The Legendary Type 2, 1950-82
Volkswagen Transporter, The Legendary Type 2, 1950-82, Laurence Meredith tells the full story of the air-cooled Transporter in all it's forms, Split, Bay and Wedge, from 1950 to the conversion to water-cooled engines and the end of an era in 1982

Price: £14.99 


The Legendary Type 2, 1950-82
VW Bus Custom Handbook
For fans of the immortal Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter, this book covers all Aircooled models from 1949 to 1982.

Price: £14.99 


VW Bus Custom Handbook
VW Transporter/Bus 1949 > 67
Another Schiffer Automotive Classic, dedicated to the Split Screen Bus, Fantastic Pictures, many from the factory and from original litriture, also covers the rivals, Tempo Matador etc. etc.

Price: £16.95 


VW Transporter/Bus 1949 > 67
VW Transporter Owners Workshop Manual
Comprehensive Workshop Manual covering all Buses 1954-67.

Price: £19.95 


VW Transporter Owners Workshop Manual
Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet
Looks at all Beetle Cabriolets, Fantastic Pictures By Malcolm Bobbitt.

Price: £9.99 


Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet
Standard Catalogue of Volkswagen 1946 > 2004
A new Book by john Gunnell, Will show you every dimension, detail and important statistic about Volkswagen cars. It's the "Must Read" source for everyone who has driven or enjoyed the "Beetle" and all other Volkswagens.

Price: £15.99 


Standard Catalogue of Volkswagen 1946 > 2004
Volkswagen Model History
Volkswagen Model History, Joachim Kuch, This authoritatively written, well illustrated book documents the story of all the "Boxer" engined cars including the Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Transporter, Type III, Type IV and the VW-Porsche 914

Price: £25.00 


Volkswagen Model History
VW Karmann Ghia Gold Portfolio
A portfolio of contemporary articles covering VW Karmann Ghia models over 20 years from 1955. Road & Comparison tests, new model introductions, full specifications and road research report. Covers all Ghia's including Type 34

Price: £16.95 


VW Karmann Ghia Gold Portfolio
Beetle and Transporter Restoration Manual


Price: £19.99 


Beetle and Transporter Restoration Manual
1949-1959 VW Beetle Restorers Guide
A guide to Authenticity, looks at all the changes made between 1949 and 1959, Very detailed, By Bob Wilson.

Price: £16.99 


1949-1959 VW Beetle Restorers Guide
How To Keep Your Volkswagen Alive
A manual of Step by Step Procedures for the Complete Idiot, Covers Bug, Bus and Ghia, also Type III, IV and Fuel Injection By John Muir.

Price: £29.95 


How To Keep Your Volkswagen Alive
How To Rebuild Your Volkswagen Engine
How to troubleshoot, remove, tear down, inspect, assemble & install your Bug, Bus, Ghia, Trecker, Type III, Type IV and Porsche 914 engine. Includes parts interchange. All modles 1961 > By Tom Wilson

Price: £15.99 


How To Rebuild Your Volkswagen Engine
How to Hot Rod Volkswagen Engines
Covers All Aircooled VW's with an in depth look at increasing power, also includes 6 - 12 volt conversian. By Bill Fisher. Excellent !

Price: £16.99 


How to Hot Rod Volkswagen Engines
Air Cooled VW Interchange Manual
Engine Interchange Manual, The users guide to Original and Aftermarket Parts for Tuning By Keith Seume.

Price: £16.99 


Air Cooled VW Interchange Manual
VW New Beetle Performance Handbook
Lots of Radical New Beetles here ! By Keith Seume.

Price: £14.99 


VW New Beetle Performance Handbook
The VW New Beetle
By Ivan McCutcheon

Price: £9.99 


The VW New Beetle


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