VolksWorld

First, I’d like to welcome you to this vintage-themed issue, which includes some amazing classic Volkswagens, period and archive material and a good portion of VW history, too. Following last month’s pastel-painted ’80’s collection was always going t

Remember to put the dates of 19-20 March 2022 in your diary now as that’s when we’ll next all be getting together at Sandown Park in Surrey for the long-awaited VolksWorld Show. Bookings made for the 2021 event, which we had no choice but to cancel d

Date: 19-20 March 2022 Location: Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher, Surrey KT10 9AJ Contact: www.volksworld.com Date: 1 May Location: Stanford Hall, Lutterworth, Leicestershire LE17 6DH Contact: www.stanfordhallvw.com Date: 24-26 June Location: 31840 He

Any restoration to this standard involves an insane amount of work. When you’re going this far, no stone can be left unturned, and originality is everything. You don’t just buy a one-size-fits-all set of stainless replacement bolts, for example. Oh n

When Editor Paul sent me this feature and casually mentioned how much it can cost to restore a car of this calibre, my initial reaction was one of shock. Perhaps, though, that’s because I’m old enough to remember when a Beetle restoration didn’t cost

Volkswagen has always had a reputation for high-quality, imaginative advertising material and, unlike many of its rivals, carried that ethos through to its commercial vehicle range as well. While many other manufacturers relied on little more than si

By and large, the automotive collecting world tends to gravitate towards well-appointed vehicles, the ones with higher spec interiors, more powerful engines and more options. Though engine choices are far more limited on classic VWs, based on supply

The VolksWorld Vintage Specials used to be editions I really looked forward to. In the same way as I really looked forward to Stanford Hall every year. Though my heart is in modified cars, there’s something a bit special about a concours restoration,

Do not adjust your set. This car has been restored by Californian Classics in East Sussex. And yes, it is a 1956 Oval Window Beetle. If you are aware that Californian Classics is one of the go-to companies in the world of Karmann Ghias, it may come a

So, what type of VW enthusiast are you? Do you relish restoration work, but show only marginal interest in the vehicle once completed? Or do you become deeply attached to your ride, thoroughly enjoying outings behind the wheel, or just the pleasure o

This delightful 1958 Lowlight Ghia is just one of a collection of great cars belonging to Axel Struwe from Bielefeld in Germany. Axel has a penchant for early products off the Volkswagen and Karmann production lines and his enviable collection includ

The sharply styled Type 34 Karmann Ghia, commonly known these days as the Razor Edge, was a massive departure for Volkswagen. When first shown at the 1961 Frankfurt Auto Show, alongside the new Type 3 range, it generated plenty of interest, yet was u

Phil Jarvis is no stranger to vintage VWs, but what makes him stand out is his eclectic taste in all kinds of VWs. If the name rings a bell, it’s probably because he’s the same Phil Jarvis that owns and races the 11-second Fire Bus. And also the same

The year was 1938 and Dr. Ferdinand Porsche and accomplices had completed the strenuous testing of several series of prototype cars that would eventually become the KdF Wagen (the abbreviation coming from the German labour front slogan Kraft durch Fr

The KdF Wagen factory located in the Stadt des KdF Wagens was a prime target for allied forces during World War II, and was partially destroyed by bombs. After the war was over, though, the British Army took over the factory, which was at the time ge