The classic T1 VW Bus with it distinctive aircooled flat 4 boxer engine has had many different engine conversions by professional and amateur mechanics. Ranging from other flat 4 boxer engines such as Alfa Romeo or Subaru up to Porsche flat 6 engines and even V8 conversions propelling the bus to speeds it was not … Read more
Since the early 2000s, the apparent explosion of interest in Volkswagens with original paint, rust and patina has inspired a generation of car fanatics, who might not be able to afford to restore a car to show condition, but still want a good looking, cool car that will stand out from the crowd. Once looked … Read more
This weekend the Netherlands will become the home of the T1, as Amersfoort – located just outside Amsterdam – is the venue for this year’s European “Barndoor Gathering”, a meet for early VW Bulli buses built from 1950 to 1955. Nowhere in the Netherlands is more appropriate for this T1 festival than Amersfoort: back in … Read more
The largest GTI meeting in the world gets underway on Wednesday 9 May. The location: Reifnitz am Wörthersee. Last year, 7,300 cars and around 125,000 visitors turned the Austrian town into the Mecca of the GTI world. Figures of this magnitude are expected again this year. Volkswagen will also present a special highlight to the … Read more
Get geared up for a custom-themed Father’s Day with Beaulieu’s Hot Rod & Custom Drive-In Day on Sunday June 17th and enjoy amazing cars and bikes, great live music, dancing and a vibrant Vintage Village. For an exciting start to the retro weekend, see Vee Dubs of every variety at Simply VW on Saturday June 16th. Successfully paired for the first time last … Read more
Volkswagen’s latest motorsport project has been named: I.D. R Pikes Peak is the title of the all-electric prototype racing car, with which Volkswagen will compete in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on 24th June 2018 in Colorado, USA. The four-wheel drive sports car combines its ambassadorial role for the future, electric I.D. family with … Read more
Get rid of your boring Christmas jumpers this year and show everyone your love for all things automotive with these car Christmas jumpers. This Bullitt inspired car chase Christmas jumper features the battle between McQueens Mustang and the bad guys Charger. Currently available from Amazon here – http://amzn.to/2gygNci Not so much a car Christmas … Read more
Slovenian manufacturer of white goods Gorenje have teamed up with Volkswagen to create the Retro Special Edition VW fridge. Using very obvious styling cues from the original splitscreen van and available in either red or blue, this usually boring looking appliance is now something much more interesting and visually appealing. Beauty is not just skin … Read more