Last Sunday was a lovely day for a little jog in the park – bright, sunny & warm – which was mighty handy, as a few months ago three of the VWH crew decided it would be a good idea to sign up for the Royal Parks Half Marathon in London. Sales Director Barney, Purchasing Coordinator … Continued
Was the weather too nice? A quiet start to the ‘social season with 20 or so cars over the course of the day. Good to see more new faces, i hope they will come and see us next month too. With the sun threatening to be out all afternoon, it was borderline T-shirt weather..definitely ideal for … Continued
After a year off travelling, Jo is back in the office for us, working on our Ebay shop. She took a trip up to Berkshire the other weekend, to the REME museum for a celebration of Early Volkswagens. Here is her tale. “Martin and I set off in the Split at 7.30am to meet a few friends … Continued
The Wedgehunt continues.. For those who follow us on Facebook you maybe aware of our quest to find the earliest T25 in the UK. With the model being launched here in May 1979, we are interested to hear from anyone who owns, knows of, or once saw a 1979, or 1980 model – easily identified … Continued
It all started well.. the sun nearly shone and the rain was held back by everyone’s positivity; then i did it, a foolish, school boy error. I said it was “not raining” on my Facebook status. Shortly after the heavens opened -Whoops! Fortunately being VW folk we’re not scared of a bit of water (unless its in … Continued
As I’ve been labeled the ‘Euro show hitcher’ by Ivan @ volksworld magazine I thought the only decent thing to do was grab a lift to Bitburg in Germany in the Auto Techniks ‘Uber bus’ for Das Drag Day #8! Billed as the final DDD at Bitburg meant the turn out was immense and staying … Continued
As the nights draw in, and it gets a bit colder and wetter we can all see the benefits in staying in at home of an evening. Fortunately we can still offer a Heretics fix for you, with the Saturday Socials. Substitute Burgers for Turnovers, and Cokes for Coffees and you’ll be keeping warmish with … Continued
We were really pleased to see this on the forecourt the other morning.. what a lovely, honest car! Bought by the present owner in 1976 it was used daily until 1980, when a company car took over the day to day duties. Nowadays its used as a toy alongside a 1303s which Clive, the owner … Continued
We couldn’t make it to this show, with so many things going on, some times you have to just kick back and recharge at the weekend. Fortunately we had a man on the ground, Heretics member Luke, who grabbed some photos for us which is much appreciated. Over to him, to talk you through it! … Continued
As an active member of the Sussex VW Owners Club Nigel gets up to all sorts during the year.. here is his take on the clubs August Bank holiday celebrations.. with a festive twist?! “The local VW club organised a Christmas Themed Camp. There were many decorated vans, BBQ turkey (plus usual burgers) and several dodgy … Continued
