Is this the most eccentric Beetle ever?
We’re not sure precisely what’s gone on here, but there’s no doubt this totally oddball ’70s creation is one of the weirdest Volkswagen’s we’ve seen. Here’s what we know about it…
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Is this the most eccentric Beetle ever?
What is four-wheel laser alignment?
Four-wheel laser alignment can expose all manner of nasties with your Volkswagen’s steering geometry and suspension. But what’s involved and why get it done?
Class Victory for 1958 Beetle in Wales Rally GB
It’s time to crack open the champagne because despite a last minute engine rebuild, the VW Heritage sponsored 1958 Beetle driven by Bob Beales and co-driven by David Vardy has raced to class victory in the Wales Rally GB…
Rare VW-engined Denzel up for grabs
VW-engined two-seater specials don’t get any more ‘special’ than this 1954 Denzel, currently advertised on the www.carandclassic.co.uk website here. One of just 65 made, this retro air-cooled beauty could have given the Porsche 356 and Speedster a run for its money at the time…
Now's the time to buy a Beetle RSi
Even if new shape Beetle’s aren’t your bag, it’s difficult not to be slightly intrigued by the RSi. It’s a fully-fledged stripped out hooligan of a car – and judging by the number registered for the road (or not, as it happens) it’s becoming one of the rarest commodities on the VW scene…
Is this the most original Beetle ever?
We all dream of swinging open a barn door to reveal a previously untouched historic VW. Well, judging by the pictures and its description, this 1957 Beetle is the stuff of every Volkswagen lover’s fantasy…
'58 Ragtop Beetle resto
It stole the show at Volksworld 2015 and in between completing a 13.6 quarter mile at VW Action was named ‘Europe’s most beautiful VW’. We’re talking, of course, about VW Heritage customer Neil Ellis’s ’58 (1959 model) Ragtop Beetle. Neil gave us an exclusive insight into how this amazing creation came together…
Wales Rally update
It’s been a hectic past few weeks for our intrepid duo David Vardy and Bob Beales as they’ve worked tirelessly to prepare their historic Oettinger Beetle for the forthcoming Wales Rally. Alas, little did they know when we first reported on their ambitious campaign on the blog here that they would end up having to … Continued
VW powered dragster
Drag racing was born in the US during the 1950s and typically involved a mahoosive engine, a pair of pram wheels up front and spectacular crowd cheering on burnouts. Out of that tradition came this retro looking VW powered flat-four ‘slingshot’ dragster. A masterpiece of fabrication, a thing of beauty in its own right and … Continued
Hayburner magazine – what's it all about?
Unless you’ve had your head buried under a stone for the last few years, you’ll know all about Hayburner. In a nutshell, it’s not only one of the coolest VW magazines out there, but it’s also free which obviously adds to its attraction. As you can see we’ve got a special admiration for the rag … Continued