We have been supplying parts to João now for a couple of years helping him with his Karmann Ghia track car that he runs in the Historic Endurance race series in Portugal. The series races over 7 different tracks in Portugal, Spain, Belgium and France.
We’re seriously into weird and wonderful VW-based kit cars on the blog, having profiled various creations in the past including the bonkerss March Hare here, the miniature marvel Dacon 828 here and the pretty-looking Bradley GT here. Usually there’s a bit of background about the visionaries (for want of a better word) behind them – … Continued
As desirable VW Split Buses go, a 23-window with factory sunroof and Safari opening front windows has surely got to be right up there. If you agree, this meticulously restored 1960 example up for grabs at Oldbug.com will definitely be your dream vehicle. The only stumbling block as far as we can see is the … Continued
Volkswagen developed four-wheel drive during WW2 but it was another four decades before they revisited the concept. After extensive testing, however, it resulted in what’s perhaps the ultimate go-anywhere, hard as nails Type 25 – the Syncro. Here’s its story…
The beauty of owning an air-cooled Volkswagen is that you can do most repairs yourself. And with just a basic set of tools, should the worst happen, you’ll usually be able to carry out a roadside repair and get yourself up and running again. Here’s some useful pointers to allow you to make a fast … Continued
Sometimes a car can instantly transport you back to another era and fill your head with memories that you thought were long forgotten. You can achieve a similar effect by adding carefully selected accessories to put it in a particular period of time, but this orange 1300S 1600 Bug being sold at a Brightwells auction … Continued
Unlucky for some, seen as providing period charm by others – VW’s wide palette of green hues have delighted and dazzled in equal measure over the decades. Here’s a selection of some of the most popular and extravagant greens from the last 60 years…
With older VW prices rising all the time, owners have a dilemma. Do they keep everything stock and enjoy things as they are, or do they make modifications and risk hurting values? Well, this sought after ’67 Beetle for sale at Oldbug.com demonstrates how you can enjoy the best of both worlds…
What constitutes a historic vehicle? Well, according to the people that levy Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) it’s any car which reaches 40 years of age. But for another government agency, namely the Department for Transport (DfT), it’s any vehicle built before 1960. With the obvious and often confusing discrepancy highlighted by the fact that the … Continued
Forget the throbbing music, the slammed cars that sit so low they scrape dead flies off the road and vehicles festooned with every conceivable non-period accessory. Lavenham International Vintage Volkswagen Meeting is for those who crave originality and savour the more historic vehicles on the Dub scene…
