VW Beetle: Restoration, Preparation, Maintenance

by Jim Tyler

Looking at the Volkswagen Beetle, this book describes its long production history and shows how the car's simplicity makes it suitable for home restoration and customization, and includes full... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1855323591
• ISBN13: 9781855323599
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.8" x 10.5"

Customer Reviews

great photos and vivid detail

I found this to be a very interesting and useful book. The refreshing British tendency to really rip a car down to its guts is evident here, with nice photos of the rusted pan being restored, for example. I especially liked the photo of the restorer bandaging his hand after cutting it on some sharp piece of the car; really shows the nitty-gritty of the restoration.The author's enthusiasm and passion for VW's, and his intelligence and wit, come through clearly. A charming and helpful addition to my VW library.

A lifesaver

A well written book which helps you through all those "I told you so" problems. Great solutions and advice. The best bit about this book was the fact that it acknowledged that restoration is not as easy and straightforward as it appears. The pages are fast becoming coated in grease!