Shire Library
2 primary works
Book 486
The Volkswagen Transporter is one of the best-loved and most recognisable motor vehicles of all time. The preferred transport for surfers and hippies everywhere, the Volkswagen Type 2 'bus' was born in 1950, the first of a new breed of vehicle, the ancestor of today's people carrier. Available in various versions, including panel van, pick up and minibus, the Transporter was often converted into campervans for a newly motorised class of holidaymaker. 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.
Book 804
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.