Volkswagen Camper—Six Decades of Success
By Richard Copping
Interest in—and sale prices of—early Volkswagen busses and campers hasskyrocketed in recent years. So it is perhaps no surprise that more thorough looks at these unusual collectibles are now appearing on the market. In this extensive work, author Copley examines the evolution and many iterations of the VW camper. Whether you know it as a “Camping Box,” “Camper Van,” “Westfalia” or “Vanagon,” the versatile VW van, with its distinctive pop-top roof, traces its origins all the way back to 1952, with the first handcrafted examples built by Westfalia. Across the next 60 years, Copley tracks the many factory and aftermarket variations on this basic theme with a host of detailed color photography and period sales brochures. Regardless of whether you know the difference between a SO35 or a DevonCaravanette, this work provides a broad, but detailed, look at one of Volkswagen’s most quirky, and collectible vehicles.
$56.95
Firestone F560 145R14 Radials
Coker Tire is now offering the Firestone F560 radial, which is designed as a period-correct, quality replacement for a number of small European sports cars. Coker Tire carries these radial tires in a variety of sizes, but recently introduced the 145R14 sizing for European sports cars, and specifically the MG.
Each Firestone F560 radial features poly/steel construction for a sound structure, and the simple tread design works well in wet or dry conditions. No matter your location, these Firestones are legal and ready for the highway, as they are DOT and ECE approved and feature a “P” speed rating, which equates to a max constant speed of 93 mph.
$75
Automodello, 1938 Packard Twelve Convertible Victoria—Museum Edition
Part of Autmodello’s new 1/43 scale “Museum Edition” line of diecasts being produced in conjunction with the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum in Fort Wayne, Indiana, this new collectible faithfully pays tribute to the stately Packard Twelve Convertible that sits in the museum’s collection. Painted in Chinese Red, the model includes a removable soft top, which can be replaced with a replica tonneau cover. Limited to 499 examples.
$95.00
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