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The Dune Buggy Phenomenon book

Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2013 8:33 am
by Thumper
The Dune Buggy Phenomenon: Those were the Days by James Hale

Is this a worthwhile book at $43?

Re: The Dune Buggy Phenomenon book

Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2013 9:18 am
by Pine
James Hale actually wrote a series of dune buggy books, all very comprehensive and detailed, this one is available locally for R 411
:arrow: http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/10253935 ... es_Ha.html
The book introduces the reader to the whole cult of the dune buggy, from its earliest beginnings as a crude off-road vehicle in the 1920s, to the explosion of glassfibre-bodied and VW-based fun cars that became the cult transport of teenagers everywhere in the 1960s and 1970s. With histories, production details, dates and identification tips for over 70 US and UK buggies, the book will help identify the many marques that have been produced over the years. Using period photographs and archive material, combined with amazing contemporary photography, the book is a visual feast, and also contains sections on buggies and celebrities for those that want to spot pop stars, TV hosts and racing drivers posing with period vehicles.