Simon Glen has spent the past 30 years travelling the world in search of exotic Volkswagens. With this book, he presents a comprehensive guide to all the Volkswagens not built in Germany, as well as the unusual ones that were.
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Paperback. Etat : Fine. Volkswagens have always been wonderfully contradictory machines. Designed to be simple, dependable and universally affordable, they somehow evolved into one of the world?s most diverse automotive families. While most people think immediately of the Beetle or the Camper, the Volkswagen story stretches far beyond Germany, embracing factories scattered across the globe and producing an astonishing variety of machines that many enthusiasts have never even heard of. Volkswagens of the World is an irresistible guide to these overlooked chapters in VW history, proving that the familiar badge has appeared in some decidedly unfamiliar places. Simon Glen takes readers on an international motoring adventure, exploring the remarkable Volkswagens built under licence or developed independently in countries as varied as Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Australia and beyond. These weren?t merely German cars assembled elsewhere; many evolved to suit local conditions, creating unique models and fascinating variations that are now prized by collectors and enthusiasts alike. It turns out that if you gave engineers on different continents the same basic blueprint, they were perfectly capable of producing delightfully unexpected results. The subtitle promises "the unusual ones that were built in Germany", and the book certainly delivers. Alongside the overseas curiosities are those delightfully obscure factory creations that slipped quietly into Volkswagen history, often baffling everyone except the sort of enthusiast who can identify a production year purely from the shape of an air vent. If you?ve ever believed all Beetles looked the same, prepare for a wonderfully humbling experience. Illustrated throughout with a wealth of colour photographs and informative captions, the book captures everything from rare saloons and utility vehicles to specialist commercial models and regional oddities that seldom feature in mainstream Volkswagen histories. Every page offers another reminder that the automotive world is considerably stranger?and considerably more entertaining?than most people realise. Simon Glen writes with obvious affection and impressive knowledge, balancing historical detail with an engaging style that welcomes both dedicated Volkswagen devotees and casual motoring enthusiasts. Whether you?re researching obscure export models, tracing production history or simply enjoy discovering the roads less travelled in automotive history, this volume provides a fascinating perspective on one of the world?s most recognisable manufacturers. This copy is in Fine condition, with clean pages, a crisp binding and only the lightest signs of careful ownership. It remains an attractive example of a beautifully produced reference work and would make an excellent addition to the library of any Volkswagen enthusiast, classic car collector or admirer of motoring history. Offered by Crappy Old Books , where the name continues its determined campaign of underselling the merchandise. We can?t promise an ultra-rare Brazilian SP2, a Mexican Beetle or an Australian Country Buggy parked on your driveway, but this book will introduce you to all of them?and dozens more besides. It?s a delightful celebration of the wonderfully global life of a very German idea, proving that while the Volkswagen badge may be familiar, its story is far richer, stranger and more entertaining than most of us ever imagined. N° de réf. du vendeur 6781
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