Former VW design guru Gunhild Liljequist, who was the inspiration behind the iconic tartan GTi fabric and various other neat design touches, like the clever golf ball gearknob, is to make a special visit to this weekend’s Volksworld Show – and you can get a rare chance to meet her if you come to the VW Heritage stand…
The success of the Karmann Ghia formula prompted Volkswagen to do it again with the Type 34 Karmann Ghia, based on the Type 3, which broke cover in 1961. It only lasted until 1969 but along the way there were some ultra cool looking prototypes, including a gorgeous fastback model which will be making a rare … Continued
We love this show; having attended since we started stocking watercooled parts over 6 years ago. However something was different this year, and perhaps it represents a change in the scene as a whole.
Finding a VW Beetle with ‘delivery only’ mileage is the stuff of fantasy, which is why we had to rub our eyes when we spotted an advert for this factory-fresh 1975 1303 with just 242 miles on the clock…
Having finished the restoration of his 1958 rag top Beetle and 1966 Type 3 Fastback, we knew it wouldn’t be long before regular VW Heritage customer Ross Clarke found another project… Having missed out a gorgeous Porsche 356 which just needed ‘tidying’, he’s ended up with an altogether more challenging new addition to his classic … Continued
Keen to keep up with the times VW Heritage have started working on more modern Volkswagen vehicles too, and as well as offering Revo performance software we can also supply and fit Milltek exhaust systems to make your newer Dub go even better. We spent an afternoon doing some testing, exploring the differences in both … Continued
James Bond fans will no doubt be familiar with the scene from the 1981 blockbuster For Your Eyes Only where a pair of menacing looking grey beach buggies try to run down Roger Moore and his love interest, Lisl, played by Cassandra Harris…
We’re counting down to the arrival on these shores of three of the most unique VWs ever produced – namely three Karmann Ghia prototypes – which will be making a star appearance at the Volksworld Show this 28-29 March
Having the right insurance cover if the worst happens is crucial if you want to ensure you get back what your classic VW is really worth. That’s why ‘Agreed Value’ policies exist. But how do they work – and crucially, why is it so important for classic VW owners to ensure their valuation is up to … Continued
We’ve all rejoiced recent fuel price drops, but things were very different during World War 2, when petrol was in short supply and most was allocated to the military effort. In Germany it lead to the creation of some mad-looking but totally innovative Volkswagens, some of which we reckon could even make a comeback if … Continued
