VW Transporter T2

Foto van een VW Transporter T2, opgebouwd voor personenvervoer.

Since the early 2000s, the apparent explosion of interest in Volkswagens with original paint, rust and patina has inspired a generation of car fanatics, who might not be able to afford to restore a car to show condition, but still want a good looking, cool car that will stand out from the crowd.

Once looked upon as being in need of restoration, cars with original paint, rust and patina, especially within the global Volkswagen community, have gradually become far more popular than restored cars. When walking down a line of cars at a car show, it’s easy to see why; these cars are rare, unspoiled survivors – cars that tell a story of an interesting and varied past.

The look of the Volkswagens being built in this style is so honest, unspoiled and characterful, that it has begun to inspire the media; even Hollywood movie stars and celebrities. Whilst this has undoubtedly resulted in increased car values, and turned a brand of cars that had always been a cheap, honest mode of transportation into something cool with a high price tag, the generation it initially inspired has grown with the hobby, and produced a micro-industry that still manages to embrace the 'Built not bought' ethos.

This book, superbly illustrated with stunning colour photographs, takes an inside look at some of the key car builders, dealers, celebrities and hobbyists, as well as the different styles of build, meaning every single car has a style all its own.

Rod Grainger, Publisher at Veloce, says “As a keen follower of the International VW scene I have published many books on VW buying advice, VW tuning, VW restoration and VW history, but now I’m delighted to add a book on Patina VWs as I’ve noticed the growing interest in these characterful vehicles. Mark has done a great job in collecting images of so many Patina VWs for this book, so I hope it will be a huge success for him and Veloce.”

Foreword by Drew Pritchard of TV’s Salvage Hunters fame.
Patina Volkswagens by Mark Walker

ISBN: 9781787113152
UPC: 6-36847-01315-8

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£30.00 (UK), $50.00 (US), 65.00 (CAN)

BULLET POINTS

Explains what constitutes a patina Volkswagen
Explores what made air-cooled VW’s so iconic
Presents the reasons why the Patina scene has become more popular than the restored car scene
Explores the history and evolution of the Patina scene
Looks at the specialist dealers, professional car builders, hobbyists and A-list celebrity owners
Looks at car preservation, not restoration
Focuses on both modified and unmodified cars
Explores the different manifestations of the look
Looks at both unrestored and preservation restored examples
Explores the global car club scene surrounding the patina VW scene