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Product SpotLight: Volkswagen Camper - 40 years of freedom


VW 'Buses' command a massive following - with Campers the most popular of all. Complementing the author's successful volume covering the first three generations of Volkswagen's legendary Transporter, this book delves exclusively into the spin-off conversions based on the VW Panelvan, Kombi and Microbus that have become known simply as VW Campers. Based on original marketing material, this unique style of presenting the complete story of the Volkswagen-based Camper phenomenon reproduces each company's original sales literature, replacing the original text with a fascinating history written by a knowledgeable enthusiast. Packed with original marketing images, including unusual, discontinued models, this book will fascinate any VW fan.


40 years of freedom!

• Written to satisfy today's huge demand for VW Camper information
• Unique format and style of presentation
• Complementary to VW Bus - Forty Years of Splitties, Bays & Wedges
• Extensive collection of rarely seen archive material H Easy-to-read text - for coffee table browsers and dedicated enthusiasts
• Written by a recognized authority on all matters Volkswagen
• Ideal for the restorer - many original interior layouts

THE AUTHOR
Richard Copping's passion for the Volkswagen marque began when a Bentley-owning schoolmaster appeared one day in a Beetle! Having learned to drive in one, Richard has owned these cars ever since, although these days he drives a Golf on a regular basis. Richard has written for various magazines and edited the final 13 issues of Britain's oldest Volkswagen title, the much-lamented VW Motoring. He has amassed a large collection of VW promotional literature - which has helped greatly in the compilation of his latest book. Richard is married and is currently Marketing Manager of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.

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