With the arrival of the T25 in 1980 came the recognition that its slightly more accommodating ‘breeze block’ shape and bigger interior would make it even more useful as a camper than its bay window predecessor. Various firms across the land started kitting them out accordingly, but only a handful of companies got VW’s ‘official’ … Continued
Like buses, you wait ages for an original WW2 Kübelwagen to come along, then two come up for sale at the same time…
The legendary Beetle tuner Theo Decker died at the age of 82 this April which prompted us to take a brief look at some of his remarkable and long lasting achievements…
The last right-hand drive Karmann Ghia Cabriolet to leave the Osnabrück factory has come up for sale – and guess what, one of its former keepers was none other than VW Heritage Founder David Ward. Here’s the full story…
We did a blog here about the various limited edition Beetles that were available in the UK, but here are some of the models that were a bit too special for these shores, including some dealer only oddities…
As part of the government’s long term aim to clean up the air we breathe in our inner cities, new legislation could penalise owners of old cars with oil burners likely to be hit the hardest…
A trickle of KdF Beetles were made between 1937 and 1944, most of which were supplied to local officials – and incredibly, this is one of them and it’s coming up for sale at a US auction in June with an estimate of $275,000-$350,000 (£190,000-£240,000).
When Jay Mcgreneghan’s dad suffered a stroke in 2012 leaving him severely disabled, he bought a specially converted Mk1 VW Caddy and used it to raise stroke awareness and fundraise for the Stroke Association.
It’s 35 years old this year, but with its curvy rump and uncluttered design the Mk2 Scirocco is sill pleasing on the eye. Here’s how it came about and some quick tips on how to pick a good one…
This great one day show is held in the grounds of Easthampstead Park House in Berkshire and offers a relaxed day out for air and water cooled fans alike. Alex T went along to check out Dubs at the Park 2016.
