Karmann Konnection Volkswagen Books

Volkswagen Transporter - Jonathan Harvey
The complete guide to Volkswagen's Transporter, which has now surpassed even the Beetle in popularity, particularly in camper form. The author provides a brief history of the Transporter, before describing each model in detail. Whole chapters are then dedicated to camper conversions and special models before moving on to discuss the practicalities of buying, owning, maintaining and modifying a Transporter today. This book is the perfect companion for beginners and long-term enthusiasts!
Price: £19.99

Demon Bugs
A great new book by Photo journalist Stephan Szantai provides a fantastic overview of customized Bugs. It shows the scene from which the demon bug emerged, and focuses on specific styles, from the mild to wild. Cruisers and dragsters, sleepers and monsters, all are captured by Stephan's unmatched photography!
Price: £16.99

Volkswagen Camper - 40 Years of freedom
Written to satisfy today's huge demand for VW Camper information, Unique format and style of presentation, Extensive collection of rarely seen archive material, Easy-to-read text - for coffee table browsers and dedicated enthusiasts, Ideal for the restorer with many original interior layouts.
Price: £24.99

VW Beetle Spec Guide 1949-67
With the aid of hundreds of full colour photographs this book documents all the Beetle's specification changes and model differences during the classic period 1949-67, making it possible to determine the original specification and fittings of any Beetle from this period.
Price: £19.95

Bug Jam and all that ...
The story of the largest VW festival in the world, Bug Jam, straight from the horse's mouth! Bug Jam's originator, Brett Hawksbee's personal, biased and selective account of the last 20 years of the show. A superb read and packed with over 300 superb pictures, many previously un-published and many from the Rob Miller collection! Comes with free VW Action 'Woodstock' Dvd!
Price: £17.50

Campervan Crazy, David Eccles
'A camper is not just a camper. It's whatever you want it to be' Campervan Crazy is a tribute to this passion, to the owners who have lavished time, effort and inspiration on their vans, and, of course, to the campervan itself. You will find chapters dedicated to 'births, marriages and deaths', 'wide-eyed wanderers' as well as some 'buses behaving badly'. 'Paint your Volkswagen!', 'interior design' and 'showing off' are devoted to the campervan as a sign of individuality, whether expressed in loving restoration or creative adaptation.
Price: £16.99

VW Camper, The Inside Story - David Eccles
This book documents and celebrates the many different camping conversions built on the Volkswagen Transporter and Microbus base across five decades. Until the advent of the new T5 generation in 2004, Volkswagen never made a factory-fitted camper, preferring to approve conversions carried out by firms such as Westfalia, Devon, Dormobile, Sundial and Danbury. However, many other different companies offered conversions on the VW base and the models produced by over forty different converters are described and pictured here.
Price: £19.95

Work Exhibition 1
Photographs from the Volkswagen Plant 1948-1974, A stunning collection of old pictures showing the factory grounds at Wolfsburg, the production lines in the '50s, and even pictures inside the offices and of the VW swimming pool & loads more! Lots to see here for the Volkswagen enthusiast!
Price: £12.99

The Volkswagen Bus Book
This is the story of VW's timeless classic, the Type 2 transporter, universally known as the 'Bus'. Researched in incredible detail , this book explores the story of the VW bus, from early origins through to the present day. This entirely new edition includes details of many of the different camper conversions, and examins the social history and the T2's evolution.
Price: £19.99

The Car Of The 20th Century
The full story, in text and pictures, from concept in pre-war Germany, through 55 years of production and 22 million sales throughout the world. Colour features on 21 milestone Beetle models. Over 200 colour pictures. Many sidebars and panels detailing Beetle facts, figures, feats, advertising and more. The complete book of the Beetle!
Price: £29.99

Birth of the Beetle
The development of the Volkswagen Beetle by Ferdinand Porsche, a unique record of the Beetle's early evolution, chronicled by Chris Barber who spent 20 years digging through untapped sources, including archives he discovered at Porsche. Most of his material has never previously been published. The book - illustrated with over 300 photographs and designs, most of them not seen since origination - covers the period from the Porsche expose of 17 January 1934 until July 1945, with the final lists of experimental and test cars run by Porsche in Gmund, Austria.
Price: £30.00

The Very Best of Volkswagen
A unique collection of articles and stunning colour photographs from Volksworld magazine to delight every Volkswagen enthusiast. You will find them all here, Buses, Beetles, Buggies and Karmann Ghias, from elegant restorations to outrageous creations.
Price: £20.00

Volkswagen Transporters 1950-1990
Acknowledged expert in Volkswagen circles, auther Richard Copping carefully traces the evolution of the model range in a way that enlightens and entertains all. Additionally and definitively, he delves into the history of the Transporters physical and aesthetical developments through its first three generations, spanning a period of 40 years.
Price: £7.95

Essential Bus Buyer's Guide
Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from Ken Cservenka's and Richard Copping's years of real ownership experience, learn how to spot a bad bus quickly and how to asses a promising Bus like a professional. Get the right bus at the right price!
Price: £9.99

VW Transporter & Microbus Spec Guide 1967 - 1979
A comprehensive guide by Vincent Molenaar & Alexander Prinz telling the whole story of the Bay window van. Includes all special models and Vans produced outside Germany, M codes, Model codes, and specification detail changes. A must have book!
Price: £19.95

VW Transporter & Microbus Spec Guide 1950 - 1967
VW Transporter & Microbus Specification Guide 1950 - 1967 by David Eccles
Price: £14.95

VW Bus, Forty years of Splitties, Bays & Wedges
Making extensive use of the lavish artistry and photography that have long characterised Volkswagens promotional material. Charts model history and range evolution, including the campers with a particular emphasis on marketing strategies, and includes comprehensive information on performance and specifications.
Price: £24.99

The air-cooled era in colour
The latest book from Richard Copping tells the story of Volkswagen's Beetle, Transporter, Karmann Ghia and Type III. Nicely illustrated using original VW brochures and advertisements. A fantastic book that tells the fantastic story!
Price: £24.99

Home Away From Home
This colourful book describes the amazing variety of camper vans and motorhomes that are produced across the world. It also tells the story of the development of the concept from the earliest days to the ultra-modern homes on wheels of today. Thesurf and hippy culture, family holidays and retirement travel are all covered in this informative book.
Price: £19.95

Volkswagen Bus Portfolio 68-79
This is a collection of 45 original articles compiled from the pages of various magazines. The information collected in these reprinted articles includes 15 road tests, plus specifications, touring and long-term reports.
Price: £13.95

The VW Beetle 1936 > 1967
The Brand New Book from Ryan Lee Price, Editor of VW Trends ! A fantastic book that takes a detailed look at the development of the Beetle during its early days, Great pictures !
Price: £14.99

Volkswagen KDF 1934>1945
Fantastic ! Full of pictures from 1934 to 1945, lots of old prototype and factory pictures.
Price: £14.99

The Legendary Type 2, 1950-82
Volkswagen Transporter, The Legendary Type 2, 1950-82, Laurence Meredith tells the full story of the air-cooled Transporter in all it's forms, Split, Bay and Wedge, from 1950 to the conversion to water-cooled engines and the end of an era in 1982
Price: £14.99

VW Bus Custom Handbook
For fans of the immortal Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter, this book covers all Aircooled models from 1949 to 1982.
Price: £14.99

VW Transporter/Bus 1949 > 67
Another Schiffer Automotive Classic, dedicated to the Split Screen Bus, Fantastic Pictures, many from the factory and from original litriture, also covers the rivals, Tempo Matador etc. etc.
Price: £16.95

VW Transporter Owners Workshop Manual
Comprehensive Workshop Manual covering all Buses 1954-67.
Price: £19.95

Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet
Looks at all Beetle Cabriolets, Fantastic Pictures By Malcolm Bobbitt.
Price: £9.99

Standard Catalogue of Volkswagen 1946 > 2004
A new Book by john Gunnell, Will show you every dimension, detail and important statistic about Volkswagen cars. It's the "Must Read" source for everyone who has driven or enjoyed the "Beetle" and all other Volkswagens.
Price: £15.99

Volkswagen Model History
Volkswagen Model History, Joachim Kuch, This authoritatively written, well illustrated book documents the story of all the "Boxer" engined cars including the Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Transporter, Type III, Type IV and the VW-Porsche 914
Price: £19.99

VW Karmann Ghia Gold Portfolio
A portfolio of contemporary articles covering VW Karmann Ghia models over 20 years from 1955. Road & Comparison tests, new model introductions, full specifications and road research report. Covers all Ghia's including Type 34
Price: £16.95

The 1949-1959 VW BEETLE
A guide to Authenticity, looks at all the changes made between 49 and 59, Very detailed, By Bob Wilson.
Price: £14.95

How To Keep Your Volkswagen Alive
A manual of Step by Step Procedures for the Complete Idiot, Covers Bug, Bus and Ghia, also Type III, IV and Fuel Injection By John Muir.
Price: £24.95

How To Rebuild Your Volkswagen Engine
How to troubleshoot, remove, tear down, inspect, assemble & install your Bug, Bus, Ghia, Trecker, Type III, Type IV and Porsche 914 engine. Includes parts interchange. All modles 1961 > By Tom Wilson
Price: £15.99

How to Hot Rod Volkswagen Engines
Covers All Aircooled VW's with an in depth look at increasing power, also includes 6 - 12 volt conversian. By Bill Fisher. Excellent !
Price: £15.95

Air Cooled VW Interchange Manual
Engine Interchange Manual, The users guide to Original and Aftermarket Parts for Tuning By Keith Seume.
Price: £16.99

VW New Beetle Performance Handbook
Lots of Radical New Beetles here ! By Keith Seume.
Price: £14.99

The VW New Beetle
By Ivan McCutcheon
Price: £9.99