Yorkshire born Ivan Hirst was for many the man that saved the Beetle, which in turn allowed Volkswagen to prosper in the immediate post-war period. While British manufacturers dismissed the Bug, Hirst rightly saw its potential and persuaded its resurrection from the Wolfsburg factory ashes. The rest, as they say, is history…
As we reported originally here, and gave an update here, the government has already put plans in place to introduce a new Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) for London. It was originally feared that classics would be banned from central London, but it transpires that it will result in older, more polluting cars incurring an … Continued
We don’t need to tell you just how cool old VW buses are right now, be it a split or bay window model. Even the shortest trips will feel fun, and everywhere you go you will be greeted by smiling faces and looks of admiration.
Classic Volkswagens are never out of fashion; but if you want to dress yours to impress this August take a look at this quick guide to our favourite trick bits and trinkets to accessorise your summer ride. These are this summer’s must have classic VW accessories.
In what is seemingly an unending discussion on how to register older cars, the DVLA is now questioning whether cars that are in any way modified from their original specification can still be classified as an historic vehicle…
Back in 2011, at an auction in Orange County two bidders bid up a 1963 23-window bus to an astonishing $198,000. Well, that makes this totally restored Stateside example a bit of a bargain by comparison…
As far VW Beetle rivals go, obvious candidates include the Mini, Morris Minor, 2CV and at a stretch the Fiat 500. Yet, given its head, there was another rear engined, air-cooled German contender that could have proved a far bigger potential threat to the lovable Bug…
While many teenagers dream of the sportiest and sleekest modern super mini as their entry into motoring, there are a few young folk out there ‘keeping it real’ and following in many of your footsteps and choosing the loveable Beetle as their inaugural chariot of choice.
There’s no doubt about it, the last luxury rear engine air-cooled VW is an acquired taste, but with good examples becoming more rare, now might be the last chance you get to pick up a 411/412. Here’s a model lowdown…
The debate about whether it’s best to buy or build continues to rumble through the VW scene, but what’s at the core of the arguments for and against?
