Bad Boy VW Beetle-based Baja up for grabs
Forget your Freelander, ditch the Discovery and jettison you Jeep because this hard-as-nails looking Baja trumps the lot as far as we’re concerned…
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Bad Boy VW Beetle-based Baja up for grabs
Why are more women buying classics?
We’ve noticed it ourselves with a massive surge in younger female customers buying bits for their older VWs. But recent research proves that classic cars really are no longer the preserve of older men in oily overalls…
Wolfsburg VIP competition now open!
There’s not many places that can capture the hearts of a VW enthusiast like Wolfsburg, the home of Volkswagen. For that very reason our VIP competition is back, and once more we’re sending 1 lucky winner (and a friend) to experience it for themselves.
VW Heritage Santa Cruise 2016
2016 marked the 7th anniversary of our charity Santa Cruise, and the sixth trip we have made to The Children’s Trust in Tadworth. With almost 100 Santa’s in attendance and close to 50 cars and campers taking part, we raised £1000 for Children affected by brain injury.
VW Heritage Jetta Project is back on
It’s been a few years since we last reported progress on our Jetta Mk1 Coupe, so I’ll do my best to bring you up to speed. We have a 1981 VW Jetta, that was imported from Poland. It’s the rarer Coupe version; these weren’t originally available in the UK (although a number have since been … Continued
Volkswagen recreates past for Beetle fan
When Manchester pub manager Barry Openshaw responded to a social media plea by VW for people to recount their memories of Volkswagens from times gone by, nothing could have prepared him for the surprise they had in store…
Know your VW Reds
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
VW Bay Window Bratwurst van for sale
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
Is Glamping for you?
If you like your creature comforts but still want to get away from it all in your VW then why not try a spot of glamorous camping? It’s fun, you’ll make friends – and it’s cheaper than paying for a hotel room…
What is a classic car?
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…