Vw Beetle Restoration Handbook

Restoring 1949-1967 VW Beetles to original factory condition in the simplest, most cost-effective way possible is the goal of this illustrated guide. Sections include tear-down of the unrestored vehicle, part evaluation and buying, engine rebuilding and restoring, vintage accessories, and more.

"Your complete guide to all aspects of restoration including chassis, body, engine, suspension, steering, brakes, electrical equipment, interior trim and exterior trim"--Page 4 of cover.

Covering all Super Beetle models manufactured in Volkswagen's glory years of 1971-1974, this indispensable resource for Beetle enthusiasts details the ground-up restoration—from the chassis and engine to the drivetrain and interior—of the most popular vehicle Volkswagen ever produced.

High-performance tweaks for the most popular cars and motorcycles. Tips and techniques from the experts will help you maximize the horsepower, handling, and appearance of your car.

The VW Beetle is one of the best-loved of all classic cars, with many thousands preserved across the world, many in regular use. Over the years countless changes were introduced, together making a mid sixties Beetle, for instance, very different from one built in the mid-50s, or mid-70s, despite the obvious similarities. With the aid of hundreds of full colour photographs this new edition in paperback documents all the Beetle's specification changes and model differences during the classic period 1949-67, making it possible to determine the original specification and fittings of any Beetle from this period.Uses the same format as for the highly successful VW Transporter spec guides. Aimed at early-Beetle owners and enthusiasts. Superbly illustrated with 300 colour photographs. New edition in paperback for 2018.

Throughout the world, Volkswagen Beetle cars are being rebuilt, restored, customized, converted and tuned. This revised and expanded edition provides advice and information on a range of topics which include the Beetle's evolution, buying and selling, repairs, tuning, roadsters and drag racing.