Sticking the boot in

There’s always likely to be a strong demand for swallowtail Golfs, GTis, and anything a bit special like a G40, Scirocco or hot Corrado. But what about the middle of the road cars that failed to get the pulse racing new that have since fallen through the cracks of collectability and risk becoming obsolete? Here … Continued

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. 

VW Corrado Buying Guide

The impressive Corrado coupe makes an excellent and often overlooked alternative to the Golf. Sharing many of its hatch sibling’s best bits, its comfortable, usually quick and undeniably more sporty. Here’s a guide to what to look for when buying…

Around the world in Early Bays

Taking 8 months off work and travelling round Europe in your camper might seem like a dream to many; we caught up with VW Heritage team member Ben Pascoe, who’s living that very dream. Over to him, to explain more. 

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…

Karmann Ghia Type 1 – Buying Guide

Styled by Ghia of Turin and built by Karmann with VW running gear, it’s no wonder the Karmann Ghia ended up becoming one of the coolest looking, cult air-cooled coupes of all time. With something this lovely looking, it didn’t seem to matter that it was barely able to pull the skin off a rice … Continued

€50k Rallye Golf

The Rallye Golf with its muscular flared arches, lively 1763cc 160bhp G-lader engine and 4WD has always been highly sought after here. And guess what we’ve just spotted? An ’89 example with just 19k on the clock that looks as fresh as the day it trundled out of the VW factory in Brussels a quarter of … Continued