Description
Author: Richard Copping, Hardcover, 127 Pages, ISBN: 9781847971678, Published 2010
- A definite must have for VW Beetle 1968 - 1980 enthusiasts.
By the late 1960s the Beetle had enjoyed over twenty years of continuous production, dominated its home market and conquered export markets all around the world, and was rapidly heading towards the point at which it would overtake the Ford Model T to record the highest number produced of any motor car. Volkswagen's policy of constant improvement and refinement of a single model appeared to be vindicated.
However, 1968 saw the death of Heinz Nordhoff, who had led Volkswagen since 1948 and was the driving force behind the policy and the Beetle's evolution and continued success. In many ways, this was a watershed year; the 1968 model
introduced many significant changes to the car, and although some record-breaking years in terms of sales and production still lay ahead, it became inevitable that a replacement for the venerable Beetle would have to be developed.
This book charts in detail the closing years of the Beetle's production life in Germany; from the revamped 1968 model to the 1302, 1303, the Cabriolet and the various Specials produced in the later years. Detailed tables show production numbers and chassis numbers year by year, and there is an extensive survey of specification changes for each model year. With further information on engines, optional equipment, accessories, paint and trim colours, backed up by 400 images, this is an essential guide to identification and originality for all Beetle enthusiasts.
