After we built a whole car in a weekend last year, the offer from Volksworld magazine to get involved and do a “few bits” on this years prize car seemed like a walk in the park.
As well as the cosmetic niceties to convert it to Empi GTV spec, there were the service overhaul jobs to make sure the lucky winner didn’t have any worn out parts to worry about too, easily enough to keep four of us entertained for the weekend!
If you visited the show, you couldn’t miss it – in the foyer and surrounded by onlookers, the constantly evolving display was a real crowd pleaser.
Here are just a few pictures which capture the build.




Our Remtec Engineer, Nigel H got the old engine out for a once over and a few treats!

With Newton Commercial doing the interior at the same time, it got a bit cosy in the beetle at times!


Resident Designer James V used to work designing and applying graphics to vehicles, he came in handy when the Empi GTV decals were applied.

Engine Back in, and the home stretch is in sight!


Newton’s seats and SSP Grant steering wheel transform the interior.

It was finished, and then driven outside to be alongside last years car.

See you tomorrow

Andy