Purists may weep, but this Dodge Viper V10 650bhp Karmann Ghia certainly is a feat of engineering and takes monster-engined Dubs into a totally new dimension. So what’s it all about, and why shouldn’t you hate it?
When F1 legend Emerson Fittipaldi wanted a car that was tough enough to compete in a grueling 1000km race in his home country of Brazil, what vehicle would he choose? None other than a humble Beetle. The fact that it was fitted with not one but two engines explains why, against competition from much more prestigious … Continued
Apex festival first exploded onto the show scene 3 years ago. Held at Lydden Hill race track in Kent, it’s a great venue offering circuit wide views from pretty much any vantage point.
With the Golf celebrating its 40th this year there’s been lots of attention on the Mk1. And rightly so. However, as values of the original Golf continue to soar more people are turning to the still affordable Mk2. Recognising its potential as a handy and cheap to run classic that can be used every day, … Continued
There is a lot of discussion at present about rubber hoses and if they are suitable for use with E10 fuel. But what is E10 fuel? Your petrol car runs on unleaded, right… With the help of our Chief Engineer, we’ve compiled this article to bring you up to speed.
Jägermeister bomb fests, 24-hour computer game marathons and general debauched shenanigans aside, modern students don’t get up to much these days. At least not compared to an intrepid group of nine Cambridge students in the early Sixties who travelled through the Soviet Union, across to Tashkent and then back to Kabul, down around India … Continued
Posh stately homes always provide an excellent venue for family VW shows, and Stanford Hall is one of the nicest, most chilled out and well attended meets of the season. Being located near to a river, thank goodness this year’s event on May 4th was blessed with dry conditions and lovely early spring sunshine which … Continued
Scorching hot weather for the 11th Hot VWs Drag Day at Irwindale California brought out not only the Bugs but also all sorts of other critters – including ‘Rabbits’ and even the occasional Thing. They’d come out of the woodwork to either soak up the sun or scurry down the quarter-mile drag strip at sub-six … Continued
It seems the world’s woken up to the fact that cars from ‘dry’ US states lack rust – and rocketing prices reflect this. But what about all those lovely, cared for older Veedubs still trundling around across the water in mainland Europe? With the pound strengthening, there’s a good chance of bagging an EU bargain…
Fancy a more svelte looking take on the Mk2 Golf with the same rugged running gear and range of engines that’s almost as practical and supported by the same excellent parts supply? Why not check out the previously overlooked and increasingly eye-catching Mk2 Scirocco? We explain how to select the best in our VW Scirocco … Continued
