As far VW Beetle rivals go, obvious candidates include the Mini, Morris Minor, 2CV and at a stretch the Fiat 500. Yet, given its head, there was another rear engined, air-cooled German contender that could have proved a far bigger potential threat to the lovable Bug…
There’s no doubt about it, the last luxury rear engine air-cooled VW is an acquired taste, but with good examples becoming more rare, now might be the last chance you get to pick up a 411/412. Here’s a model lowdown…
Developed alongside the Golf and sharing many of its common elements – not least its crisp angular styling – the Mk1 Scirocco has reached cult status among early water cooled classic Dub enthusiasts. Here’s a rundown of its history and some buying advice…
The debate about whether it’s best to buy or build continues to rumble through the VW scene, but what’s at the core of the arguments for and against?
When VW wanted a car to push the boundaries and compete against the likes of Ferrari and other iconic sportscar makers, a collaboration with Porsche was the obvious way to go. They’d done it previously to a limited amount of success with the 914/6, but the svelte prototype that appeared at the Turin motor show … Continued
The Volkswagen K70 arrived on the scene in 1970 and it marked the dawn of the front engined, watercooled VW. (Although its engine was an evolution of an NSU motor, and a bit of an anomoly in this story.) We decided to take a look back through history to try and trace the roots of … Continued
Dropping a V8 in the back of a VW Beetle’s nothing new, but when we tell you it’s been done to a Karmann convertible owned by Hollywood legend Paul Newman, then the whole project transcends into another level of coolness…
The Mk2 Golf is a bona fide legend and a rapidly appreciating everyday classic. But of course there’s lots you can do to make it even better. Here’s a guide to some of the best budget upgrades…
We’ve found the perfect compliment for the heatwave ahead. Based on a 1964 Beetle Cabrio, this totally cool open air hot-rod themed VW is guaranteed to turn heads wherever it goes…
We’re intrigued by the flood of muscle car mimicking VW-based kit cars coming up for sale in the States, but this one built by legendary custom car designer Dick Dean is the coolest looking creation we’ve seen yet!
