Okay we know it’s only a film but come on, admit it, however ludicrous it seems, it’s hard not to feel a pang of excitement when you sit down and watch an old DVD of Herbie weaving effortlessly through a field of ‘60s motor racing exotica. Yet for Italian racing driver and VW Heritage customer … Continued
Track racing a water-cooled Dub is a massive hoot, and actually it might not cost as much as you first imagined. We got a chance to chat to one of our customers, top track preparation specialists Saxon Motorsport in Cranbrook, Kent, to get the lowdown of what’s involved…
Ever fancied the idea of taking part in a track series but were worried about the crippling costs? If so, check out the affordable and fast growing phenomenon that is the Beetle Fun Cup where wannabe track demons not only get to drive something that looks uncannily like a classic Bug, but have the reassurance … Continued
Following our recent call to action, and a major campaign by event organisers, The Brighton & Hove Motor Club, we’re pleased to announce that the Brighton Speed Trials has been saved! After the council initially declined an application to run the event in 2014, its Economic Development and Culture Committee voted unanimously last night to … Continued
Car museums are great – but you can’t help feel a tad sad for the exhibits destined never to turn a wheel, denied the thrill of ever taking to the open road again. If they had a voice, they’d be pleading, “hey, don’t tell me you’re going to keep me parked up in this place … Continued
Every year, thousands pack Madeira Drive and the main road above on the second Saturday in September to catch a glimpse of cars and motorbikes as they hurtle down the famous seafront location, reaching speeds of up to 180mph in some cases. However, on January 23rd a meeting is set to decide the event’s future … Continued
Le Jog, one of Europe’s most challenging endurance rallies, celebrated its 20th anniversary this year and joining the entrants was a car from Volkswagen’s Classic Collection – a 1979 four-wheel drive Type 183 Iltis, driven by Steffi Edelhoff and Sandra Wukovich. With a tad over 1500 miles ahead of them, traveling the length of the … Continued
After a year of following the 750MC Formula Vee season, and supporting the Vee Centre drivers we got the opportunity to sponsor the end of year finale at Brands Hatch last weekend. Here’s what happened…
It’s tough being a rally car. Instead of finding a comfortable home with a private owner, it’s stripped, tuned and campaigned to within an inch of its life before being retired and falling into obscurity. Just watch any Herbie film and you’ll get the idea. So imagine our surprise when we stumbled across what has … Continued
Having stripped it back to bare metal and welded in a roll cage, James Wallace cracks on with his mega Berg Cup themed Mk1 Golf project and brings us up to speed on sorting the interior, the paint and getting it an MoT. In fact, after a whole load of blood, sweat and general hard … Continued
