London classic ban rumbles on

Earlier this year we reported on proposed new legislation which threatened to ban all but the very latest, leanest and cleanest vehicles from entering the Greater London area by 2020. Well, as the year drawers to a close, there’s some good and a fair bit of bad news for us older car lovers as the … Continued

Santa Cruise 2014 raised over £500!

Doing a good deed feels great, doing a good deed at Christmas somehow feels even better. The 5th annual VW Heritage Santa Cruise to The Children’s Trust was upon us again, and we were hoping for a fantastic turn out for this brilliant charity event. 

Anna's road trip to Austria

Many VW fans plan to make the pilgrimage to Austria for the infamous Worthersee car show; flying is the quickest and easiest choice, but VW Heritage team member Anna chose to drive, here’s her road trip story. 

Win your Dream Roadtrip!

Another Christmas is upon us, and another great competition for you to get excited about winning! This year VW Heritage is offering to pay for your dream VW roadtrip! 

'Things' can only get better…

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?

'Gulp' Racing Fastback

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…

What’s your VW worth to you?

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

Santa Cruise 2014

We are pleased to announce the 5th annual VW Heritage Santa Cruise will take place on Sunday 14th December. As with previous years, we will be taking our Christmassy convoy to The Childrens Trust at Tadworth Court, nr Reigate, and we would love you to join us! 

Driven by coffee?

We all need a strong coffee to get us going in the morning – but this 1988 Scirocco actually runs on coffee. And no, it’s not April 1st!

Engine change, of the times…

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