Forget the throbbing music, the slammed cars that sit so low they scrape dead flies off the road and vehicles festooned with every conceivable non-period accessory. Lavenham International Vintage Volkswagen Meeting is for those who crave originality and savour the more historic vehicles on the Dub scene…
We’ve seen Beetle engines in bikes, the most famous of which being the one built by hot-rod legend Von Dutch based on a 1942 Harley-Davidson XA. But a bike engine Beetle?
If you want to create a bit of a stir at your next Dub get-together, check out the auction listing for this rare as hen’s teeth coachbuilt forties gem.
Flinging open the door of a barn or garage to reveal a long forgotten about dusty classic is the stuff of dreams. But it really does happen, and the recent discovery of this tantalisingly early two-door Mk1 Golf proves it…
A recent interview by BBC’s TopGear has revealed that 40 years ago, VW really weren’t interested in producing a ‘hot’ Golf. In fact, the whole concept was positively discouraged!
There’s been a bewildering range of different styles of hubcaps and wheel trims fitted to Beetles since its creation which can make it tricky getting the right part for your year Bug. From the early domed affairs to the unique type fitted to ’67 Beetles and beyond, here’s our guide to the various styles that … Continued
30 years doesn’t just happen overnight. You may have already read about the hard work that has gone into making our company what it is today, but here is how we chose to celebrate the 30th Anniversary itself.
At VW Heritage our team is our most important resource, and our company’s success is in part down to the bond between the staff and management. Over the last 30 years we have grown together and shared all kinds of jokes and adventures. Here are 30 Fun Facts about VW Heritage you may not know…
The humble 1500 ‘notch’ was introduced in 1961, but who would have imagined back then that one day someone would increase capacity to a far more hairy 2275cc, then bolt on a blower? This totally pristine ’64 example has had the Dub world drooling for the last few years, but now it’s actually come up … Continued
Volkswagen’s made its mark in the world of motorsport on virtually every surface, racking up numerous successes on asphalt, gravel, snow, ice and desert and what began in the mid-1960s with Formula Vee is now continuing into the future with the Polo R WRC…
