Description
The VW Transporter of five successive generations owes a large part of its iconic status to the ubiquitous Volkswagen Camper - its one incarnation that for over 50 years was at best only a semi-official model. This lavish book, published to mark six decades of VW Camper production, presents the most comprehensive record ever published of Volkswagen Campers and the numerous companies that made them.
Richard Copping's lively and informative text is complemented by a wealth of period brochure illustrations and contemporary photography, providing an intimate guided tour of the many Camper conversions. Meticulously researched over many years, the book is presented as two parallel histories encompassing the German and American markets on the one hand and the long-cherished British scene on the other.
Illustrations drawn from the author's extensive archive of brochures demonstrate a fascinating evolution in approaches to publicity and marketing: the decidedly grainy but unquestionably period-perfect publications of the smaller companies operating in the 1950s and 1960s; the unusual gems of the 1970s and 1980s; and the highly sophisticated publications of more recent times.
Supplementing such treasures are the fine photographs taken by Ken Cservenka to illustrate a cross-section of notable Camper models, in both delightfully original and beautifully restored condition. The Campers featured include rare surviving examples produced by well-known manufacturers as well as some more obscure conversions.
Richard Copping is Britain's leading author on matters Volkswagen, with a total of 23 books to his credit, written under various names and on occasion in partnership with other dedicated enthusiasts. His recent work for Haynes includes Volkswagen Transporter in the 'Great Cars' series and Volkswagen Transporter: The First 60 Years, both of which are ideal companions to this book, which he regards as his best yet.
Book Details:
Publisher Code: H5219
ISBN 13: 9780857332196
Author: Richard Copping
Published: 2012
Pages: 400
Dimension: 230x285mm
Hard Bound, colour and b/w ill
