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Ivan Hirst 1916-2000 – Beetle’s Saviour

Ivan Hirst 1916-2000 – Beetle’s Saviour

Whilst Hitler claimed credit for the VW Beetle, the idea certainly came via Ferdinand Porsche in the early 1930s; he may have been enlightened by the Czech Tatra 97 of the time, historians will long argue over its origins. There is no doubt who gave the Beetle a second chance. In a bombed out post-war […]

Vintage VW Beetle Collection For Sale By Online Auction

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Vintage VW Beetle Collection For Sale By Online Auction

A private collection of 13 classic VW beetles, from 1970 to 1981, is currently for sale through an online auction website (www.eddisons.com/herbie).

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World’s best VW Beetle up for auction

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World’s best VW Beetle up for auction

Silverstone Auctions will be offering possibly the world’s best Beetle for auction at its Silverstone Classic Sale on Saturday 27th July.

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VW Beetle History – a truly international effort

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VW Beetle History – a truly international effort

Despite its iconic shape and friendly face, Volkswagen’s iconic Beetle still faces some criticisms and unfair name-calling. Even today, in some quarters the term ‘Hitlermobile’ is still bandied around.

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VW Beetle mania at the NEC Classic Motor Show

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VW Beetle mania at the NEC Classic Motor Show

A ‘fab four’ of a different kind are making an appearance at The Footman James Classic Motor Show when Silverstone Auctions hosts its classic car sale on 17th November.

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Scalextric VW Beetle Model Lanuched

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Scalextric VW Beetle Model Lanuched

This well-known Beetle, prepared to mirror the car from the 64 Spa-Liege rally, was entered in the Peking-Paris rally in 2007 by artist Matthew Keeler. 100 years before, the famous Peking to Paris Rally began with the briefest of appeals in a newspaper: “Will anyone agree to go, this summer, from Peking to Paris by motor car?” Le Matin asked in 1907.

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How to Change the Oil on a Classic VW Beetle

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How to Change the Oil on a Classic VW Beetle

Changing the oil regularly is important on any vehicle, but it becomes even more essential for cherished classic cars. Ideally, you’d change the oil in your classic car every 3,000-4,000 miles to keep it in the very best condition. In reality, this is not always possible, but you should still ensure that dirty oil isn’t impairing the life of your engine.

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VW Karmann Beetle Cabriolet Buyer’s Guide

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VW Karmann Beetle Cabriolet Buyer’s Guide

Karmann’s Beetle Cabriolet provided cult status open-top motoring with the advantage of VW reliability.

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HISTORICS LATEST BUG FIX

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HISTORICS LATEST BUG FIX

Classic car auctioneer Historics at Brooklands has cast its net wide to capture a pair of nearly new 1970’s Volkswagen Beetle’s, for its forthcoming autumn auction at Brooklands on September 1st.

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VW Beetle History

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VW Beetle History

1934 On June 22, the Automobile   Manufacturers’ Association of the German Reich commissioned Ferdinand Porsche   to design a “People’s Car”. 1935 The first prototype was   powered by an air-cooled 700 cc flat-four engine developing 22 hp. Two   further cars of this type were built. 1936 The three prototypes were   designated […]

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