Drive your Classic to Work Week’s obviously been a success because out on the road recently, parked outside Costa Coffee in Worthing of all places, we spotted this ultra rare 1948 split rear window Beetle, belonging to Sean Geddes.
As scene legends go, nobody is more entrenched in early water-cooled Dub culture than James Wallace. All round generally good bloke James has been beavering away on his Mk1 Golf project since prehistoric times, and it’s only now that we’ve got an exclusive glimpse of just how well it’s coming along. James himself takes up … Continued
One of the biggest events on our calendar, especially for those of us who like a spot of water under the bonnet. The picturesque Overstone Park in Northampton again played host to thousands of VAG vehicles for the 11th Edition 38 show and shine.
VW Heritage MD David Ward and Sales Director Barney Dines went head to head in the AVUS Classic Rally in Berlin this month – they were, in fact, in the same Classic VW team but it didn’t feel like it as they battled it out at this two-day event through the picturesque villages and towns … Continued
We’ve seen people using early VW buses to sell fresh coffee, but cooking and serving lobster rolls? Well, you better believe it because that’s precisely what’s been occurring down at Borough market in London, courtesy of an outfit called Bob’s Lobster.
Get a load of this! Marcos Varlotta from northwest London has created the ultimate Bug by swapping his 1303 Beetle’s original engine, suspension, brakes and interior with bits from a 2002 2.7-litre Porsche Boxster. But that’s not all, he plans to carry out the same hugely impressive feat of engineering prowess to recreate a replica … Continued
Gretel, our ’56 single cab pick up, is looking splendid in her new VW Heritage livery, just in time for her first European show debut. But instead of cutting corners and using vinyl transfers, we went to the country’s top signwriters, Prosign, who hand painted them using traditional techniques to give precisely the authentic period look … Continued
The iconic air-cooled Beetle has always had a cult following and interest in the car continues to blossom, not least because it’s such a brilliant every day classic. What’s more, it’s an absolute hoot to drive, inexpensive to buy and cheap to maintain because virtually everything is still available in the way of parts, repair … Continued
Along with our support of the Red Hawks Duo, the VW powered aerobatic display team, we are also pleased to announce our support of the Formula Vee Centre, and their drivers competing in the 750mc Formula Vee championship in 2013.
It is with great pleasure that we announce our partnership with VW powered aerobatic display team the “Red Hawks Duo”.
