In late 1974, five men subjected two spanking new Mk1 Golfs to a gruelling 30,000km drive from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego (see map below). Both cars survived the ordeal and in November 2016 they were re-united again for the first time at Wolfsburg’s AutoMuseum. Another good reason, we’d say, to enter our VIP Wolfsburg … Continued
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
After years of loyal service, feeding a nation of hungry Volkswagen enthusiasts, the owners of this custom built 1978 mobile catering Bay Window Bus has put it up for sale. So, if you fancy yourself as the next Gordon Ramsey, or simply want an excuse to go to even more VW shows in 2017, this … Continued
No other topic is likely to court as much controversy as the definition of what makes a car ‘classic’. Now it seems insurance companies are wading in to the debate…
Clubs have always provided a useful meeting place for like-minded enthusiasts. The format and way people choose to ‘rub shoulders’ might have changed over time, but nevertheless the benefits of being a member of a club, association or group of equally keen Volkswagen owners still applies. Here’s why…
We’re seriously into weird and wonderful VW-based kit cars on the blog, having profiled various creations in the past including the bonkerss March Hare here, the miniature marvel Dacon 828 here and the pretty-looking Bradley GT here. Usually there’s a bit of background about the visionaries (for want of a better word) behind them – … Continued
Why cut the season short when you can extend it throughout the off-season and enjoy a spot of winter camping.
Volkswagen developed four-wheel drive during WW2 but it was another four decades before they revisited the concept. After extensive testing, however, it resulted in what’s perhaps the ultimate go-anywhere, hard as nails Type 25 – the Syncro. Here’s its story…
Sometimes a car can instantly transport you back to another era and fill your head with memories that you thought were long forgotten. You can achieve a similar effect by adding carefully selected accessories to put it in a particular period of time, but this orange 1300S 1600 Bug being sold at a Brightwells auction … 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…
