Lowlight KG project too good to miss
If you’re scanning the classifieds for a potential classic Dub project for 2016, call off the search because this early Ghia is crying out for some loving care and attention…
Month: February 2016
Lowlight KG project too good to miss
5 classic VW resto stripdown tips
You find the perfect classic VW project, trailer it home, step back and take a big, deep breath. The lamp’s been filled with midnight oil, the toolbox is open and you’re ready to get busy on the strip down. But wait. There’s got to be some method to the madness that follows so here are … Continued
Guía de compra de VW T4
Vehículo de trabajo, camper, furgo de surf, un capricho cool al que dedicarse el fin de semana – son muchas las razones por las que a la gente le encanta la T4, y con los precios de las T3 en continuo ascenso, cada vez más personas están empezando a reconocer los beneficios de comprar una … Continued
When will my VW become tax exempt?
If you’re confused about precisely when your VW becomes tax exempt, here are some useful guidelines to help you sort the fact from fiction…
Factory fresh ‘old’ Beetle for sale
There’s nothing like the factory fresh whiff of a new car, apparently. Well, imagine if you could savour the experience sitting in a brand new ‘old’ Beetle?
What’s your classic VW (really) worth?
All older cars, VWs included, have enjoyed a boom period recently with prices escalating out of all recognition. Triumphs, classic Fords, iconic BMWs – they’ve all massively gone up in price in the last few years. And we daren’t even touch on the thorny issue of Porsche 911 values. But the question is, is a … Continued
Classic Beetle racer goes Stateside
A beautifully prepared Oldspeed 1953 ‘Zwitter’ racer which has been featured in a number of magazines both here and abroad has gone to a buyer in the States.
VW Clube Golf Portugal annual show
Keen to support VW owner’s clubs all over the world, it was our pleasure to sponsor the 11th Anniversary of Clube Golf Portugal at the end of 2015. 250 people of all ages gathered around 140 Volkswagen Golfs of all generations. Every year, the event brings together enthusiasts of the legendary Volkswagen car, celebrates the … Continued
NSU Ro80 – so near, so far…
It’s strange to think Felix Wankel, inventor of the Wankel engine, never got to drive the massively advanced and beautifully styled NSU Ro80. Poor eyesight meant he never actually held a licence. Yet his pioneering engine design for the iconic sixties creation led to it becoming a motoring icon. Not for its sales success, obviously, … Continued
How to repair pitted chrome? Here are the options
Shiny chrome is what makes the old car movement so special – but what do you do when your trim starts to lose its sparkle and let the side down? Here are some of the options…