The Very Best Of Volkswagen

This compilation of superb photographs and articles has been edited from the archives of VolksWorld Magazine, part of the IPC Media organisation. It is packed with some of the world’s finest examples of everyone’s favourite VWs – from painstakingly restored original Beetles, to the wild, multicoloured Custom Cars that are created regardless of expense It also includes the best examples of the increasingly popular VW campers and buses, the stylish Karmann Ghias, the T4s and beach buggies, plus highly modified race cars and dragsters from the UK and the USA. These early VWs attract a huge and devoted band of loyal supporters. Many thousands of cars left the Wolfsburg factory and used examples are sought after for restoration and custom-car projects. Many countries hold annual VW festivals and in the UK, VolksWorld magazine organises one of the largest rallies at Sandown Park, where cars and enthusiasts gather from around the world. Approximately 50,000 people visit the show each year. KEY POINTS: Features a wide range of VWs, from Beetles to the Trekker, via Campers, vans, Karmann Ghias and Buggies. Also features every kind of car from restored originals, race cars, dragsters, modified, chopped, customised – even a Beetle with wrought-iron bodywork. Compiled from the best of 18 volumes of VolksWorld magazine – only the very finest examples of VW heritage are presented. Volkswagen automobiles attract a large and dedicated following on all continents. Superb colour photography throughout. Trevor Legate is a well-respected motoring writer and photographer. His motoring photography led to commissions from major automobile manufacturers to shoot advertising and brochure pictures. Trevor built up a large photographic business but still found time to combine his love of writing with photography to produce an acclaimed book about Shelby AC Cobra. It was followed by a book about the Ford GT40 and, more recently, detailed histories of two popular marques: Mercedes-Benz and Chevrolet Corvette.