Bike Engined Beetle
We’ve seen Beetle engines in bikes, the most famous of which being the one built by hot-rod legend Von Dutch based on a 1942 Harley-Davidson XA. But a bike engine Beetle?
Category: Aircooled VW Parts
Bike Engined Beetle
1949 Hebmüller for sale
If you want to create a bit of a stir at your next Dub get-together, check out the auction listing for this rare as hen’s teeth coachbuilt forties gem.
What Hubcap fits my Beetle?
There’s been a bewildering range of different styles of hubcaps and wheel trims fitted to Beetles since its creation which can make it tricky getting the right part for your year Bug. From the early domed affairs to the unique type fitted to ’67 Beetles and beyond, here’s our guide to the various styles that … Continued
Turbocharged Notchback for sale
The humble 1500 ‘notch’ was introduced in 1961, but who would have imagined back then that one day someone would increase capacity to a far more hairy 2275cc, then bolt on a blower? This totally pristine ’64 example has had the Dub world drooling for the last few years, but now it’s actually come up … Continued
VW Motorsport highlights
Volkswagen’s made its mark in the world of motorsport on virtually every surface, racking up numerous successes on asphalt, gravel, snow, ice and desert and what began in the mid-1960s with Formula Vee is now continuing into the future with the Polo R WRC…
T25 camper conversions
With the arrival of the T25 in 1980 came the recognition that its slightly more accommodating ‘breeze block’ shape and bigger interior would make it even more useful as a camper than its bay window predecessor. Various firms across the land started kitting them out accordingly, but only a handful of companies got VW’s ‘official’ … Continued
Wartime VW Kübelwagens up for grabs
Like buses, you wait ages for an original WW2 Kübelwagen to come along, then two come up for sale at the same time…
Theo Decker remembered
The legendary Beetle tuner Theo Decker died at the age of 82 this April which prompted us to take a brief look at some of his remarkable and long lasting achievements…
Last RHD Karmann Ghia up for sale
The last right-hand drive Karmann Ghia Cabriolet to leave the Osnabrück factory has come up for sale – and guess what, one of its former keepers was none other than VW Heritage Founder David Ward. Here’s the full story…
Non-UK special edition Beetles
We did a blog here about the various limited edition Beetles that were available in the UK, but here are some of the models that were a bit too special for these shores, including some dealer only oddities…