An exploration of the design behind the iconic VW brand, with 50 photographs paired with insightful text.
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 car aficionado in your life, whether they own a VW or not, this fun and quirky book explores everything that's great about this classic brand.
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
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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.
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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.
