There’s no denying the first generation Giugiaro styled Mk1 Scirocco is fast becoming one of the most sought after water-cooled VW classics out there. So if you want one, be sure to take heed of our quickfire guide to help you find the real gems…
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
While the enthusiast market for the Mk1 and Mk2 Golf has always been strong, the booted version has remained something of an acquired taste. Which is a shame because in our humble opinion the VW Jetta is a much underrated future classic and a car that offers huge scope for the water-cooled newer Dub fanatic. … Continued
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…
According to a European classic car organisation, eighties, nineties and ‘noughties cars run the risk of disappearing from our roads unless manufacturers act now to ensure the future availability of electronic components.
As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first Golf GTi, we had a swift look back at other equally ‘hot’ VWs that have displayed that iconic three-letter emblem…
We’ve been watching with interest the rapid rise of Mk2 Golf values in the last six months with £15,000 seemingly being the absolute pinnacle to date – unless you know otherwise, of course! That was for the late, low mileage GTi that we blogged about here. However, if rarity is high on your agenda then … Continued
There’s always been a certain kudos in owning a car that looks like a snail but goes like a scalded hyena. The much fabled ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’. There’s all sorts of aftermarket engine upgrades available to soup a VW and make it go faster than it looks like it should but some cars left … Continued
Continuing our 40th anniversary celebrations of the first totally iconic Golf GTi, we’ve plundered the archives to find out what the UK press thought about the car and specifically how it compared to our home-grown Ford XR3 rival. Their findings make interesting reading…
