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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. The book offers a comprehensive guide to the various models and interior layouts used by professional conversion companies that converted VW buses into campers. Included are archive photographs, period brochures and contemporary photographs to illustrate the detailed text - 470 colour photographs in total. The author, David Eccles, is a VW enthusiast of many years and editor of VW Camper & Commercial magazine.

Acknowledged expert in Volkswagen circles, author 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 Transporter's physical and aesthetical development through its first three-generations, spanning a period of 40-years. He succeeds in bringing before readers the marketing wisdom of now long- gone gurus, while capturing and enveloping his audience with his enthusiasm for the marque and model. Readers cannot fail to appreciate why Volkswagen were for many years the acknowledged leader in the field of the light commercial vehicle, while some might even be tempted to join the increasing numbers eager to own such a vehicle!

The Volkswagen Transporter has had a long and worthy career. Developed alongside the Beetle to be a cheap and economical light commercial vehicle, it found favour as a camper van with several generations who appreciated its simplicity and roomy interior, and the fact that it was just a bit different. Laurence Meredith tells the full story of the air-cooled Transporter in all its forms - 'Splittie', 'Bay', and 'Wedge' (T1, T2. & T3) - from 1950 to the conversion to water-cooled engines and the end of an era in 1982.

A greatly expanded and improved version of David Eccles' original and highly sucessful Specification Guide, this publication provides all the information needed to identify precise models of split-screen bus and ensure originality in restoration. Of the twelve chapter titles some titles are, 'a legend is born', 'production survey', 'factory-fitted optional extras', 'transporters assembled or built overseas' and 'emergency service vehicles'. With the remaining seven they make this book without doubt the 'Split Screen Van' restorers 'Bible'. A fascinating mine of information with over 400 photographs mostly in colour.

This is 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, through its first three incarnations, between 1950 and 1990, 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 alike.

A complete guide to the restoration of your VW Bus with full coverage of body and chassis repairs, suspension, steering and brakes, plus trim and paint. It also covers the tools, equipment and workshop techniques needed to make your Bus look like new once more. --- The only book currently available that comprehensively deals with the realities of restoring a VW Bay Window Bus. With over 1500 mainly colour photos, it clearly guides the reader through body and chassis repairs, paint work, interior re-trimming and most of the common mechanical problems. The skills, techniques and even the tools needed to complete these tasks are explained in jargon free language to ensure that even those enthusiasts with no previous restoration experience will feel confident in sorting out their Bus. An indispensable and unique guide for lovers of these fast appreciating classics.

Campervan Crazy traces the cult of the campervan, from family runabouts to holiday home and design icon. Above all else, the campervan is living history and you will find chapters dedicated to 'Four Weddings and a Funeral', 'It's in the Blood' or 'Hippie Buses, Happy Days & Hope'. Epic adventures of campers and their vans to all four corners of the globe are recounted and 'Paint Your Volkswagon!' and 'Interior Design' are devoted to the campervan as a sign of individuality, whether expressed in loving restoration or creative adaptation. Campervan Crazy is illustrated with fantastic colour pictures throughout. This title was launch to Volkswagen enthusiasts at VanFest 2006.

VW Buses command a massive following with Campers being the most popular of all. Complementing the author’s successful volume covering the first three generations of Volkswagen’s legendary Transporter, this book delves exclusively into the spin-off conversions based on the VW Panelvan, Kombi and Microbus that became known simply as VW Campers. Based on original marketing material, this unique style of presenting the complete story of the Volkswagen based Camper phenomenon reproduces each company’s original sales literature, replacing the original text with a fascinating history written by a knowledgeable enthusiast.

Split screen fans - gorge yourselves on this magnificent large format hardback English edition of the German book published by Schrader Automobile-Bucher. Fascinating Reuters brochure reprints, special livery vans, many rare special vehicles illustrated. See VWB914 for the German edition.

The Volkswagen Bus and how it took the US by storm. Inside 'VW Bus', you'll learn all about this incredible vehicle, from its origins in post war Germany to Volkswagen's plans for a new Microus. Along the way, examine the many different versions of the Bus and explore the thriving Bus community.

A truly international vehicle, this is the story of VW's timeless classic, the Type 2 Transporter, Bus and Camper. From its origins to the present day, the history of this familiar and much-loved vehicle is chronicled in an evocative and detailed style.

The first of a three volume series by Brooklands Books, now updated and including 42 fascinating articles and road tests taken from leading motoring magazines of the time both European and American. Devon, Danbury, Dormobile, are among the British conversions covered as are all the variations from the Volkswagen factory. Some articles are period of the production years plus new material from recent enthusiast magazines. Also includes is a 'buyers guide', and a restoration article.

A unique volume dedicated to three generations of VW’s legendary Transporter. Meticulously researched with many model specific photographs reproduced to illustrate a genuinely informative text. Covering all the collectable Buses produced by Volkswagen between 1950 and 1990, this volume is unique in providing the full story of the high-points and pitfalls of buying such models. Written by enthusiasts, the easy readable text is informative to the novice, while still being of considerable value to those who have already owned a Bus.

The first book devoted to modifying VW Bus suspension, brakes and chassis for high performance. Ideal for owners wanting to uprate handling. Suitable for practical enthusiasts and professional mechanics. All-new photography by the author, and technical diagrams by specialist component manufacturers. Based on successful 'How-To' technical features developed by the author for a leading VW magazine. All information based on the practical experience of specialist VW mechanics and tuning shops. Includes a guide to VW Bus chassis numbers, and gearbox references.

A mine of information on Volkswagen’s Type 2 Transporter, from split-screen models made 1949-66, through ‘Bay-window’ versions of the late ‘60s and ‘70s, to ‘Wedge’ models up to 1982. History, body types, major specification changes, buying, repair, restoration, customising, Cal Look, performance tuning and camper conversions all are covered. -- ‘A comprehensive job packing in as much information as possible’ Classic Car Weekly.