RICHARD COPPING / BRIAN SCREATON
Introduction
Acknowledgements
Prelude to the first 20 years
PART I 1948-S0: Fast track to oroduction
PART II 19S0-67: Developing a legend
The original specification
More models equates to more sales
Advertising success
First generation Transporter chronology
The Transporter on the move
Transporters around the world
PART III 1967-79: Production peaks
Promoting the new Transporter
Second generation Transporter chronology
After the demise of German production
Travels with a Transporter
PART IV 1979-92: Twists in the tale
Specification of the third generation Transporter
Third generation Transporter chronology
PART V 1990 on: Thoroughly modern Transporters
Overview of the fourth generation
The T5 - at the forefront of van production
PARTVI 1950-2010: The cult of the Camper
Final thoughts - 60 Years and many more
Index
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. Produced in a large and extensive format, and with a superb design, this book is a treasured memento of a landmark in production and an authoritative point of reference thereafter.
