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Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet Malcolm Bobbitt

Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet By Malcolm Bobbitt

Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet by Malcolm Bobbitt

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Summary

Karmann Ghia built the majority of VW Beetle Cabriolets between 1948 and 1980. Today, these convertible Beetles are much sought after as practical, durable and very attractive classics. Altogether, over 330,000 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolets were built and the quality of their engineering has ensured a very high survival rate.

Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet Summary

Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet: The Full Story of the Convertible Beetle by Malcolm Bobbitt

Karmann Ghia built the majority of VW Beetle Cabriolets between 1948 and 1980. Today, these convertible Beetles are much sought after as practical, durable and very attractive classics. Altogether, over 330,000 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolets were built and the quality of their engineering has ensured a very high survival rate. This book is THE essential guide to Beetle Cabriolets, now in an updated and revised new edition.

Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet Reviews

Detailed commentary explains what's changed from model to model, and fabulous advertising imagery reminds us of the car's famous history. Auto Express Well-illustrated and full of useful stats. Recommended. Classic Car mag.net Overall, this book provides a fascinating and in-depth look at the Beetle Cabriolet from the very beginning and has something for everyone - from the casual enthusiast right down to the hard-core detail-studying enthusiast, and everyone in between. Air Monkeys Magazine A good read for Beetle fans, I thought a real strength of the book is in photos of unusual variants and reproductions of some great advertising and brochures for the models, whose changes over the years are fully described. New Zealand Classic Car Although not a buyer's guide, [...] if you are considering buying a VW Beetle Cabriolet or already are enjoying one, I would definitely recommend this book as an addition to your library. Norm Mort - Freelance

About Malcolm Bobbitt

Malcolm Bobbitt is a freelance writer who mainly chooses to write about automotive subjects. With several books to his credit, he also contributes to a number of magazines. An avid motoring enthusiast, Malcolm owns two classic British-built Citroens, a Traction Avant and an early DS, as well as a Fiat 500c Topolino. Living in Cumbria on the edge of the Lake District, the author's other interests include walking, travel, industrial and transport archaeology, classical music, fine wines and collecting motoring books.

Table of Contents

A(c) Malcolm Bobbitt & Veloce Publishing Acknowledgements 4 Introduction 6 1 FROM MAYBUG TO BEETLE 7 Ancestry 7 Project 12 10 The Ganz affair 11 Enter Karmann 12 Strength through joy 13 Wolfsburg, war and the KA belwagen 18 The post-war period and the first Cabriolets 24 Karmann and Volkswagen approval 28 2 THE CABRIOLET EVOLVES 34 Early modifications 42 Production increases 48 A new generation of Cabriolets 56 Into the last decade 60 3 LIVING WITH A BEETLE CABRIOLET 81 Buying advice 81 Specialist advice 84 Customising the Cabrio 85 4 THE BEETLE REBORN 89 Concept 1 91 Cabrio conversions 96 Appendix 1 Production figures 99 Appendix 2 Original specifications 100 Appendix 3 Colours 102 Appendix 4 At-a-glance chronology 103 Appendix 5 Specialists, suppliers, clubs & bibliography 104 Index 110 A(c) Malcolm Bobbitt & Veloce Publishing

Additional information

GOR013695603
9781845840747
1845840747
Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet: The Full Story of the Convertible Beetle by Malcolm Bobbitt
Malcolm Bobbitt
Used - Like New
Paperback
David & Charles
2014-05-01
128
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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