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The Spirit of VW
50 reasons why we love them|
14,39 € |
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| Verlag: | Batsford |
| Format: | EPUB |
| Veröffentl.: | 09.05.2024 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 9781849949552 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 160 |
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A fascinating exploration of VW, one of the most revered and enduring international car brands, with dynamic photography and insightful text that explains why we love them and why you should want to own one.
With a second-to-none reputation for reliability, innovation and style, Volkswagen is one of the world's best-loved car manufacturers. From the adorable and unforgettable Type One, otherwise known as the Beetle or Bug, which reached huge heights of popularity in the 1960s, to today's groundbreaking hybrid and electric vehicles, good design has always been at the forefront of VW's philosophy.
This fascinating book, written by a long-time VW fanatic who is also an expert in art and design, traces the development of Volkswagen design throughout the years, examining the most exciting and stylish models – not only the Beetle but the huge range of family cars, camper vans, SUVs and modern city cars the company has produced throughout the years, and not forgetting the iconic Golf GTI.
The perfect gift for the car aficionado in your life, whether they own a VW or not, this fun and quirky book explores everything that's great about this classic brand.
With a second-to-none reputation for reliability, innovation and style, Volkswagen is one of the world's best-loved car manufacturers. From the adorable and unforgettable Type One, otherwise known as the Beetle or Bug, which reached huge heights of popularity in the 1960s, to today's groundbreaking hybrid and electric vehicles, good design has always been at the forefront of VW's philosophy.
This fascinating book, written by a long-time VW fanatic who is also an expert in art and design, traces the development of Volkswagen design throughout the years, examining the most exciting and stylish models – not only the Beetle but the huge range of family cars, camper vans, SUVs and modern city cars the company has produced throughout the years, and not forgetting the iconic Golf GTI.
The perfect gift for the car aficionado in your life, whether they own a VW or not, this fun and quirky book explores everything that's great about this classic brand.
<p>Introduction: The Spirit of VW</p><p>1. The VW Image</p><p>2. VW Dads</p><p>3. A Car for the World – Eventually</p><p>4. The World Gets the Bug</p><p>5. Relentless Quality</p><p>6. Beetling Off</p><p>7. The Magic Microbus</p><p>8. Family Sedans</p><p>9. Moving with the Times</p><p>10. The Mighty Golf</p><p>11. Petite Polo</p><p>12. Pragmatic Passat</p><p>13. Posh Phaeton</p><p>14. Cool Coupé VW</p><p>15. Cute VW</p><p>16. Up! VW</p><p>17. Off-Road VW</p><p>18. Electric VW</p><p>19. Wacky VW</p><p>20. Look At Me? Don't!</p><p>21. Go Compare</p><p>22. Polizei VW</p><p>23. Iconic VW</p><p>24. Chic VW</p><p>25. VW Go Big</p><p>26. Wanting Them For Ever</p><p>27. Recycled VW</p><p>28. Restored or conserved VW?</p><p>29. The Designers</p><p>30. Hippy Dippy VW</p><p>31. That Logo</p><p>32. The VW Family</p><p>33. The Front End</p><p>34. The Laid-Back Side</p><p>35. The Rear End</p><p>36. Up Above</p><p>37. The Cockpit</p><p>38. Cabrio Zeitgeist</p><p>39. The Wheels</p><p>40. Faster Than You Think</p><p>41. Males in Wales</p><p>42. The Colour</p><p>43. The Engines</p><p>44. Snow VW</p><p>45. The Love Bug</p><p>46. Rallying and Racing VW</p><p>47. VW in China</p><p>48. HQ VW</p><p>49. Autostadt Wolfsburg</p><p>50. I Love These Classics</p><p> </p><p> </p>
Vaughan Grylls is an artist and writer who has been a VW enthusiast ever since he bought a 1956 Beetle in 1966. He has since owned more VWs than any other make of car. His two favourites are a 1966 Variant 1500S and a seventh-generation 2016 GTI. He lives in London and East Kent.
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