Ninove: the final chapter.

We had a few taster shots from the town centre based show yesterday, another picture heavy blog today folks, a really nice mixture of cars, and the street setting makes a nice change to a grass field, or an exhibition centre. Enjoy! Have a great weekend, see you Monday! Andy

Ben goes to Belguim pt.2

So carrying on with Bens weekend road trip to Ninove a few weeks back, we left them convoying on their way to the brewery.The Witkap Building offered a great backdrop to those who made the pilgrimage, and the beer, well a refreshing drink or two for those riding shotgun.So after a “comfort” break it was … Continued

Volksworld project car 2011

After the Beetle Build successes of the last 2 years thoughts have naturally turned to “how do we better it next year.”Well here is the answer.. A VW Type 183, or an Iltis to those who have heard of them.Built between 1978 and ’88 and designed for military use, we have picked up a straight … Continued

Tommy V takes two for the team

Having spent a good number of years working with us at VW Heritage, we have followed this car closely from conception to its show debut last weekend.Naturally we all felt chuffed to bits when Tom scooped the Visitors choice award, and even more pleased for him when he accepted the Prosign Choice award too.The Marathon … Continued

Volksworld (one blog) is not enough

So continuing from yesterday, a picture laiden blog for you.Hope you don’t mind! One of the stars of this years show, the Bug Box built life size Tamiya Sand Scorcher, complete with the paddle type tyres and a giant box and Radio Control!The ProSign Bus keeps getting better, the artwork on the roof was amazing.The … Continued

Volksworld 2010, we were there!

Arguably the best aircooled show of the year, and once again we were there in force!With all hands on deck, staff working our trade stand, and for the second year running a team beavering away building a beetle to be given away at the end of the weekend!If you missed it, well make sure you … Continued

Ben goes to Belgium and other stories Pt1.

It was the second weekend in March and Ben, our trade sales manager fancied a jolly.So packing a bag, off he went; spending the night on a floor in Kent before boarding the Eurostar and off to Ninove.Making the trip with a large group of UK aircooled fans, Ben was riding in style in the … Continued

Aircooled engines, unusual applications.

Dave picked up a 1776cc engine we had left over from the Trekker on Saturday, ready to fit into his ’65 Bug.With some custom mounts, well bits of wooden pallet, and a lift in from Ian it was in place in less than 5 minutes… who needs T3d eh?! If you want to see how … Continued

Jesus drives a Volkswagen!

Affectionately named Jesus within the VW community, and owner of this lovely early bay; he dropped by to see us late last week.Running a well tuned 1776cc engine and sat just right on the BRM’s it’s hard to fault this bus. Recording 16 second 1/4 miles and laying down trademark burnouts on the way home, … Continued