After spending months, weeks, days, or even just a few hours on the body or chassis of your VW project, the last thing you want is for all your hard work to go to waste. You need something that’s going to protect your investment, and keep the nasty stuff at arm’s length; you need RAPTOR!!!!
From the dreamy ‘60s Bahama Blue to the more vivid hues from the seventies and all the various shades in between, it’s difficult not to find one of the VW blues that is right for you. Here’s some of Volkswagen’s more memorable shades from its colour palette…
If you’re determined to carry on enjoying your classic VW throughout the winter months, there’s various precautions you can take to help it endure the worst of what the rotten weather will have to throw at it…
We’ve featured a raft of VW-based ‘specials’ on the blog recently and this ultra rare gullwing Challenger Charger gives enthusiasts yet another opportunity of owning a vehicle with out-of-this-world looks but down-to-earth running costs.
In world of drab greys, blacks and all manner of entirely forgettable metallics in between, VW reds always stand out. But did you know the first ‘proper’ red didn’t appear on VW’s colour palette until April 1956? Indeed, the vibrant Coral Red (L 351) must have represented a breath of fresh air in the still … Continued
Strict tax rules, which effectively limited the sale of foreign products in Brazil, resulted in the emergence of a number of beautiful and often bizarre home-grown sports car creations during the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. Few survive, and even fewer exist in Europe, which means this sleek looking Ventura, which recently sold on ebay, provided … Continued
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
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
