The Spirit of VW

50 reasons why we love them

Vaughan Grylls

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Batsford
15 May 2024

Automotive technology & trades; Road & motor vehicles: general interest

Series: The Spirit of Classic Cars

A fascinating exploration of VW, one of the most revered and enduring international car brands, with dynamic photography and insightful text that explains why we love them and why you should want to own one.

With a second-to-none reputation for reliability, innovation and style, Volkswagen is one of the world's best-loved car manufacturers. From the adorable and unforgettable Type One, otherwise known as the Beetle or Bug, which reached huge heights of popularity in the 1960s to today's groundbreaking hybrid and electric vehicles, good design has always been at the forefront of VW's philosophy.

This fascinating book, written by a long-time VW fanatic who is also an expert in art and design, traces the development of Volkswagen design throughout the years, examining the most exciting and stylish models - not only the Beetle but the huge range of family cars, camper vans, SUVs and modern city cars the company has produced throughout the years, and not forgetting the iconic Golf GTI.

The perfect gift for the petrolhead in your life, whether they own a VW or not, this quirky book explores everything that's great about this classic brand.

By: Vaughan Grylls
Imprint: Batsford
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 220mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 341g
ISBN: 9781849948753
ISBN 10: 1849948755
Series: The Spirit of Classic Cars
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 15 May 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction: The Spirit of VW 1. The VW Image 2. VW Dads 3. A Car for the World – Eventually 4. The World Gets the Bug 5. Relentless Quality 6. Beetling Off 7. The Magic Microbus 8. Family Sedans 9. Moving with the Times 10. The Mighty Golf 11. Petite Polo 12. Pragmatic Passat 13. Posh Phaeton 14. Cool Coupé VW 15. Cute VW 16. Up! VW 17. Off-Road VW 18. Electric VW 19. Wacky VW 20. Look At Me? Don’t! 21. Go Compare 22. Polizei VW 23. Iconic VW 24. Chic VW 25. VW Go Big 26. Wanting Them For Ever 27. Recycled VW 28. Restored or conserved VW? 29. The Designers 30. Hippy Dippy VW 31. That Logo 32. The VW Family 33. The Front End 34. The Laid-Back Side 35. The Rear End 36. Up Above 37. The Cockpit 38. Cabrio Zeitgeist 39. The Wheels 40. Faster Than You Think 41. Males in Wales 42. The Colour 43. The Engines 44. Snow VW 45. The Love Bug 46. Rallying and Racing VW 47. VW in China 48. HQ VW 49. Autostadt Wolfsburg 50. I Love These Classics

Vaughan Grylls is an artist and writer who has been a VW enthusiast ever since he bought a 1956 Beetle in 1966. He has since owned more VWs than any other make of car. His two favourites are a 1966 Variant 1500S and a seventh-generation 2016 GTI. He lives in London and East Kent.

Reviews for The Spirit of VW: 50 reasons why we love them

'Informative and Interesting.’ -- Auto Express 'Full of facts and photography, it’s the perfect gift for the fellow VW fan in your life.’ -- Diesel & Eco Car