Books & Manuals

A cultural history of the Volkswagen Beetle as told through historical photographs, many never before published in the U.S. From the birth of the Beetle in wartime Germany through the development of the New Beetle prototype, Volkswagen Beetle: Portrait of a Legend celebrates a lighthearted, unusual ..

Fire and ice . . . that’s what you get when you take the cool looks of the Volkswagen Beetle, Bus, Karmann Ghia, Thing, Squareback or Fastback and unleash the hot performance of the air-cooled VW engine. How to hot Rod Volkswagen Engines gives the real skinny for breathing-on, blueprinting and bulle..

First published in 1969, this classic manual of automotive repair equips VW owners with the practical skills to keep their Volkswagen running smoothly. Inside you'll find:Expert knowledge on any air-cooled Volkswagen built through 1978, including Bugs, Karmann Ghias, vans, and campersEasy-to-underst..

Learn how to rebuild a Volkswagen air-cooled engine!This guide will teach the reader how to troubleshoot, remove, tear down, inspect, assemble, and install Bug, Bus, Karmann Ghia, Thing, Type-3, Type-4, and Porsche 914 engines. All models from 1961 on up are included.How to Rebuild VW Engines, Sold ..

Volkswagen Air-Cooled Beetle and Karmann Ghia Repair Information: 1952-1957The Volkswagen (Types 11, 14, and 15) Workshop Manual: 1952-1957 is a comprehensive source of air-cooled Volkswagen repair information for Volkswagen Beetle and Karmann Ghia models sold in the USA and Canada. This h..

Volkswagen Repair Manual Types 11, 14, and 15: 1958-1960This workshop manual contains original air cooled Volkswagen service information for Type 1 (Beetle and Karmann Ghia) models sold in the USA and Canada between 1958 and 1960. This historical archive edition covers procedures for routine mainten..

Volkswagen 1200 Repair Manual: 1961-1965The Volkswagen 1200 Workshop Manual: 1961-1965 covers the 1961 through 1965 model year Beetle and Karman Ghia models. This manual is a source of comprehensive service and repair information for air cooled Volkswagen 1200 models sold in the USA and Ca..

Volkswagen Beetle and Karmann Ghia Type 1 Repair Manual: 1966-1969 The Volkswagen Beetle and Karmann Ghia (Type 1) Service Manual: 1966-1969 covers the Beetles, Convertibles, and Karmann Ghias for the model years 1966, 1967, 1968, and 1969. This manual was created specifically to cover models built ..

The Volkswagen Repair Manual: Super Beetle, Beetle and Karmann Ghia: 1970-1979 is a definitive reference source of technical automotive repair and maintenance information for the classic air-cooled Volkswagen Type 1 models.The aim throughout has been simplicity, clarity and completeness, with practi..

Volkswagen Transporter Repair Manual: 1950-1962The Volkswagen Transporter Workshop Manual: 1950-1962 is a comprehensive source of repair information for Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter models sold in the USA and Canada between 1950 and 1962. This historical archive edition covers procedures ..

The Volkswagen Repair Manual: Station Wagon / Bus: 1968-1979 is a definitive reference source of technical automotive repair and maintenance information for the classic air-cooled Volkswagen Type 2 models.The aim throughout this repair manual has been simplicity, clarity and completeness, ..

Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback & Squareback 1968-1973 Repair ManualThe Volkswagen Fastback and Squareback Service Manual (Type 3): 1968-1973 contains comprehensive repair information for the Fastback (Type 3 Sedan) and the Squareback of Model Years 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, and 1973. (..

The Volkswagen Vanagon Repair Manual: 1980-1991 contains comprehensive repair information for T3 platform Vanagon models. It's heavily illustrated with high quality photographs and drawings, and covers routine maintenance and service work, including information on maintenance and repair of..

Sometimes achieving big things requires the ability to think small. This simple concept was the driving force that propelled the Volkswagen Beetle to become an avatar of American-style freedom, a household brand, and a global icon. The VW Bug inspired the ad men of Madison Avenue, beguiled Woodstock..

Official Weber Tuning manual with complete parts break down of all IDF, IDA, DCNF, DCOE and DCO carburetors. It contains a listing of all part numbers for these carburetors, diagrams of emulsion tubes, jet identifications and venturi calculations. This manual is a must have for any workshop or peopl..