The Type 181, known as the Trekker here in RHD form (Type 182) – and the ‘Thing’ in the US – is a rugged, fun, go anywhere open top four-seater based on Beetle running gear. But did you know there have been a number of even funkier variants, including a two-door?
Charity banger car endurance challenges are all the rage these days and this Stateside Fastback – purchased for just $500 – has to be one of the tastiest looking budget race car candidates we’ve seen so far…
Styled by Ghia of Turin and built by Karmann with VW running gear, it’s no wonder the Karmann Ghia ended up becoming one of the coolest looking, cult air-cooled coupes of all time. With something this lovely looking, it didn’t seem to matter that it was barely able to pull the skin off a rice … Continued
We know lots of customers who see their Dub as priceless. In fact, lots would probably rather sell their children than part with their VW. Okay, we’re hoping that’s not actually the case – but certainly it would take a fair bit of persuasion and a decent amount of moolah to convince them to sell. Just … Continued
Legislation for older cars isn’t always easy to understand and recent proposed changes to the MoT and the dumping of the old school paper tax disc have further muddied the waters. Need some help? Well, we’ll try and get to the bottom of what the smallprint really means…
Check out this mega US inspired Beetle pick up. It’s the creation of a company called Imola-Car KFT, based in Hungary, and the whole lot took 10 months of old-fashioned hand-crafted, custom panel forming goodness to build.
VW shows have changed big time over the last few decades and one much enjoyed relic from the time when tweed jackets and braces were more de rigueur than beanies was the Beetle engine change competition. We got to talk to the Usain Bolt of the engine swap world, current record holder and former Buzzcocks … Continued
If you’re looking for the perfect winter getaway – check out these guided road trips around Mexico. You get to go in a Beetle of your choice, or if you really fancy living it up a little there’s even the option of being chauffeured!
Back in the late 1970s a raft of bizarre-looking Porsche bodied Beetles descended on VW Action when it was still at the Staffordshire Showground. A fleet of them had driven over from Austria and the hugely modified cars stunned the conservative VW scene at the time with their radically smoothed bodywork, huge rear spoilers and … Continued
You’ve spotted your next dream Veedub, raided the piggy bank to pay for it, and now you need to get round there pronto and seal the deal. But you need to drive it first to make sure it’s kosher – and all too often this is a wasted opportunity to spot crucial clues that all’s not … Continued
