We all do this at some point in our lives, if not religiously every year. Often we keep them to ourselves, other times we tell friends and family so they can support us in the quest to make the next year a better one…
Having shed more than a few tears over the announcement that VW Bus production would stop at the end of 2013, and gawped lovingly at the £26k ‘Last Edition’ models which marked the end of the Bus as we knew it, there appears to be a possible reprise!
As we celebrate the arrival of a new year and the prospect of another 12 months of veedub fuelled fun and frolics, there’s likely to be a tinge of sadness cast over the VW fraternity and cool people around the world in general as they say goodbye to one of VW’s most epic creations ever … Continued
Okay, it’s been wet, windy and mild recently – but when the cold weather really sets in it can leave you feeling the chill in more ways than one. From dead batteries to rust spots, wrecked engines and wrecked bodywork, it makes sense to start preparing now for the worst of the wintery weather ahead. … Continued
After a week of warm-ish, dry weather the clouds set in and looked set to wash our Santa Cruise away. The gods must be classic VW fans though, as the rain held back enough to encourage 30 cars and buses to make the effort and join us for the 4th annual Santa Cruise.
Le Jog, one of Europe’s most challenging endurance rallies, celebrated its 20th anniversary this year and joining the entrants was a car from Volkswagen’s Classic Collection – a 1979 four-wheel drive Type 183 Iltis, driven by Steffi Edelhoff and Sandra Wukovich. With a tad over 1500 miles ahead of them, traveling the length of the … Continued
If you’re in the process of trying to flog a car with rust – or, indeed, like our Beetle rust seller the other day, the rust itself – this story should fill you with hope. Despite looking somewhat worse for wear, this 1957 356 Porsche sold for a staggering $57,200 (£34,848) on ebay recently. And … Continued
In case you didn’t know, the Aquila Gullwing is a kit car that was made in California by American Fibre Craft in the 1980s. Founded by Robert Mueller, American Fibre Craft based the design of the Aquila kit car on the exclusive and exotic BMW M1. Yet to keep costs down, the kit could be … Continued
Join us for some Christmas car based shenanigans on our fourth Santa Cruise which returns to The Children’s Trust at Tadworth Court on Sunday December 15th. Last year we raised £600 for our chosen charity, so grab your red suits, hats and fluffy white beards and be part of the madcap, yuletide festivities. Go on, … Continued
Feeling all washed up with this cold, grey winter weather? If so, check out this fun Beetle powered boat to buoy up your spirits! It’s the creation of whacky Dub fan down under Tony Anstee – and here’s the story of how it all came about…
