Here, Volkswagen enthusiast and prolific author Richard Copping examines, for the first time, the complete story of the T4 from the Transporter concept originated forty years before its presence at VW's Hanover factory, through its development period and full production life. Topics covered include: the background story 1949-1990; design concept to production in the 1980s; full analysis of the T4's specifications; face-lifted Caravelles and Multivans from 1996 onwards; petrol- and diesel-aspirated engines including the VR6, V6 and 2.5 litre TDI; the T4 story in the USA - the Euro Van and finally camping conversions.

Features and reviews in VW Bus T4 & T5, Volksworld, Ultra VW and Volkswagen Camper & Commercial magazines. Reviews in Practical Classics and Volkswagen Driver magazines.

About the Author
Richard Copping is Britain's most prolific author on matters Volkswagen, with well over twenty books written about Beetles, Transporters, the VW Golf and more. His deep-rooted love for the marque has encouraged him to amass a large collection of archive brochures, to travel the length and breadth of the country visiting many of the Volkswagen enthusiast events, to photograph all types of Volkswagen whenever the occasion arises and, above all, to write about the vehicles in a style that has come to be recognized as both authoritative and lively.


Book Information
ISBN 9781847975546
Author Richard Copping
Format Hardback
Page Count 208
Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 1023g
Dimensions(mm) 296mm * 210mm * 21mm