Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet: - The Full Story of the Convertible Beetle (New Edition) - Paperback

by Malcolm Bobbitt (Author)

Written by Malcolm Bobbitt - whose companion Volkswagen titles cover the Karmann Ghia coupé and convertible, and possibly the greatest classic of all time, the VW Bus - this new edition of Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet chronicles the history of this practical and sought after convertible Beetles from the classic era. The author traces the Beetle Cabrio's ancestry from its pre-war origins, following its development through to 1980, by which time more than 330,000 examples had been built, and up to the present day, when the New Beetle cabriolet continues to be in strong demand worldwide. As VW's engineering quality has ensured a very high survival rate, this book is also a guide to Beetle Cabrio ownership, providing buying advice, specifications, and information on customising. Includes a chapter devoted to the New Beetle.

Author Biography

Malcolm Bobbitt is a member of the Guild of Motoring Writers, and has some thirty books to his credit covering a diverse range of topics. Other Volkswagen titles written by him include Karmann Ghia, (also as a German language edition), and the VW Bus book, both highly acclaimed.
A motoring correspondent and contributor to several periodicals, Malcolm has also helped in the making of a number of television motoring programmes and radio broadcasts. Living on the northern edge of the English Lake District, he likes nothing better than being behind the wheel of a classic car.