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 […]
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).
Continue reading …Silverstone Auctions will be offering possibly the world’s best Beetle for auction at its Silverstone Classic Sale on Saturday 27th July.
Continue reading …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.
Continue reading …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.
Continue reading …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.
Continue reading …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.
Continue reading …Karmann’s Beetle Cabriolet provided cult status open-top motoring with the advantage of VW reliability.
Continue reading …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.
Continue reading …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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