VW Off-road Vehicles (up to 1945): Books - History and Models
A book on VW off-road vehicles? Explore here illustrated books on the history, types and construction of VW off-road vehicles up to 1945.
VW Kübelwagen (1940-1990) - Brooklands Portfolio
Brooklands Portfolio book about the military Volkswagen off-road vehicles from the years 1940-1990. Describes the VW 82, 128, 181, Country Buggy, 'The Thing' and Iltis.
The 34 articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
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Details:
140 pages, 27.5 x 18.5 x 0.9 cm / 10.8 x 7.3 x 0.35 in, paperback
VW Kübelwagen / Schwimmwagen Manual - Insights into the design, construction and operation (Haynes Military Manual)
Designed by Ferdinand Porsche and built by Volkswagen, the VW Type 82 Kübelwagen and its amphibious cousin the VW Type 128/166 Schwimmwagen were to the Germans what the Jeep was to the Allies and were used widely by the Wehrmacht and the Waffen-SS in the Second World War. In recent years the Kübel and Schwimm have acquired something of a cult status among military vehicle collectors worldwide.
Author Chris McNab examines the design, construction and use of these classic German utility vehicles, as well as reviewing today's fertile market for restorations and replicas.
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Author:
Chris McNab
Details:
160 pages, 27.5 x 21.5 x 1.4 cm / 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.55 in, hardback
Illustrations:
75 b&w and 225 colour photos
Publisher:
Haynes Publishing (GB, 2015)
Series:
Haynes Military Manual
ISBN:
9780857337795
VW Kübelwagen / Schwimmwagen Manual - Insights into the design, construction and operation
The famed World War II vehicle - the German equivalent of the American "Jeep" - is presented here in a superb collection of vintage photographs, and detailed text included testing, production, guidebooks, and technical manuals. Included are the many variants that saw use on a variety of war fronts throughout the Second World War with special coverage of its extensive use in North Africa.
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Author:
Janusz Piekalkiewicz
Details:
192 pages, 29 x 22.5 x 2.1 cm / 11.4 x 8.9 x 0.83 in, hardback
Kübelwagen / Schwimmwagen - L'histoire, la conception, la mécanique et l'engagement operationnel
Designed by Ferdinand Porsche and produced by Volkswagen, the Type 82 Kübelwagen and its amphibious cousin the Type 128/166 Schwimmwagen were to the Germans what the Jeep was to the Allies. They were widely used by the Wehrmacht and the Waffen-SS during the Second World War. These two robust utility vehicles resolutely fulfilled their role, both in the bitter winter cold of the Eastern Front and in the torrid heat of the Libyan Desert. Reliability and sobriety are the marks of their success, and their legendary reputation will endure in the post-war period. In the 21st century, the surviving vehicles have become cult objects among collectors around the world.
The author analyzes the development of these classic utility vehicles of the German army and discusses in detail their design and characteristics, including engine and transmission. He describes their combat experience, giving their road holding characteristics and routine maintenance. With more than 250 historical images, technical drawings and detailed photographs of restored vehicles, it allows a unique dive into the interior of these iconic vehicles.
French edition of the Haynes book "VW Kübelwagen / Schwimmwagen Manual".
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Author:
Chris McNab
Details:
160 pages, 31 x 23 x 1.9 cm / 12.2 x 9.1 x 0.75 in, hardback
Illustrations:
250+ b&w and colour photos
Publisher:
Histoire & Collections (F, 2016)
ISBN:
9782352503859
Kübelwagen / Schwimmwagen - L'histoire, la conception, la mécanique et l'engagement operationnel
The VW Kübelwagen Type 82 was the most-produced vehicle of its type in Germany between 1940 and 1945. Developed by Ferdinand Porsche in 1938 from the civilian KdF-Wagen, the Type 82 became a workhorse on all fronts in World War II.
What set the VW Kübelwagen apart was its off-road capability, its relatively low development costs and its unproblematic operational capability even under difficult climatic conditions.
Illustrated with over 200 images, this documentation by Janusz Piekalkiewicz describes the development, technology and operational history.
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