Description
By: VW Trends Magazine .
Beginning in the late 1960s, car safety was on the mind of the American legislature, and every year, more stringent regulations were enacted, forcing engineers and automotive designers, to re-evaluate their product over and over. The traditional look of the Volkswagen Beetle was fading quickly, as it didn't adapt well to these changes
This and an increase in market competition from other small car manufacturers, led VW to develop and produce the Volkswagen Super Beetle in an attempt to modernize the Beetle and introduce it to a new generation of car buyers. For the 1971 to 1974 model years, the Super Beetle, officially labeled the 1302, stood by its old-style cousins as the new Beetle of its time.
Now celebrating more than thirty-five years on the roads of the world, the Volkswagen Super Beetle has earned its right to the ranks of a classic car. More and more people are realizing that the Super Beetle offers a great deal more than the older styles: more cargo space, a larger engine, a smoother ride, and up-to-date (for 1971) safety features. As earlier Beetles become more scarce, rebuilding, restoring, and repairing the 1971 to 1974 1302 Super Beetle has never been more popular.
Loaded with easy-to-follow instructions and useful photography taken from the pages of VWTrends magazine, The Volkswagen Super Beetle Handbook takes a detailed look at the complete modern restoration of the People's Car.
Included is most everything necessary to revitalize your Super Beetle to better than showroom condition. With over thirty chapters showing the detailed buildup from paint and body to interior and engine buildup, this an indispensable guide for any Super Beetle restoration enthusiast.
