Softcover Book Volkswagen Transporters 1950-1990

The book Volkswagen Transporters 1950–1990 by Richard Copping is a compact illustrated history of VW’s iconic commercial vehicles, covering the first four decades of production from the original “split-screen” T1 through the T3.

Key Details

• Title: Volkswagen Transporters 1950–1990

• Author: Richard Copping (well-known VW historian)

• Series: Classic Marques (Volume 7)

• Publisher: Crécy Publishing

• Publication Date: 2013

• Format: Paperback, approx. 52 pages

• Dimensions: 210 × 202 mm (square format)

• ISBN: 978-1903016596

Content Overview

• Origins (1950): VW’s “box on wheels” concept, launched as the Type 2 Transporter (T1).

• T1 Split-Screen (1950–1967): The original Kombi, Microbus, and pickup variants.

• T2 Bay Window (1967–1979): More modern styling, larger engines, and camper conversions.

• T3 / T25 (1979–1990): Squarer design, water-cooled engines, and expanded camper market.

• Variants: Panel vans, Kombis, Microbuses, pickups, and campers.

• Photography: Includes 11 colour and 79 black-and-white photographs, many period factory and promotional images.

• Cut-off Point: 1990 marked the 40th anniversary of Transporter production and the end of the T3, making it a natural endpoint for the book’s coverage.

 Collectibility

• Purpose: Introductory illustrated history, not a technical manual.

• Audience: VW enthusiasts, collectors, and those interested in classic vans and campers.

 Historical Context

• The VW Transporter (Type 2) became one of the most versatile vehicles of the 20th century, serving as delivery vans, family transport, and iconic camper vans.

• Richard Copping’s book captures this evolution in a concise, photo-rich format, making it a handy reference for enthusiasts.