Tabla de contenidos para June 2022 en VolksWorld

“Bob’s weapons of choice were three wheelers at first, followed by quads, until he turned 65” “[Bob] keeps the rpm below 7,000… and launches it carefully, with respect to the turbo and automatic transmission” Car guys who experienced southern California through the mid-1960s fondly remember the era. Sure, they were changing times, and soon the USA would witness turmoil, from the assassination of Martin Luther King to the Vietnam war. But, on a positive note, muscle cars began to rule the street and drag racing had a huge following. Meanwhile, others of the younger generation started taking an interest in air-cooled VWs, snagging them cheap from local used car dealers as either cheap daily transport, or to modify. It was the dawn of the air-cooled VW customising scene. Southern California…

While there are various schools of thought on the longevity of the whole concept, it’s impossible to ignore the rise of the electric vehicle (EV). With major motor manufacturers stating short-term goals of complete electrification of their line ups, and stalwarts like Ford launching a questionable reincarnation of its most iconic model in electric form, surely it’s only a matter of time before VW follows suit and attempts to stitch us up with an equally poor, plug-in replacement for its own legend? But why wait for a soul-less version of the Beetle when you could turn an original into a 21st century automobile that retains the soul and character of a classic? Retro Electrics The classic EV aftermarket is, quite literally, buzzing right now, as it’s never been easier to…

Email your news, thoughts, opinions and products to VolksWorld.ed@kelsey.co.uk Where to be seen in 2022 MAY Dubs in the Middle 7 Date: 26-30 May Location: Ashdown Farm, Badsey Road, Evesham, Worcestershire WR11 7EN Contact: dubsinthemiddle.co.uk Volksfl ing Date: 27-29 May Location: Biggar Agricultural Showground, Biggar, South Lanarkshire, Scotland ML12 6AJ Contact: www.volksfling.co.uk Cruise to the Prom Date: 29 May Location: Weston Beach Lawns, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset Contact: www.veedubfamily. org/event/cttp2022 Cal Look Sunday (2nd Edition) Date: 29 May Location: Rivo’s Hub, Unit 9, Allens Lane, Hamworthy, Poole BH16 5DA Contact: www.rivoshub.co.uk JUNE Camper Site Jubilee Edition Date: 2-5 June Location: Weston Park, Shropshire, TF11 8LE Contact: www.campersite.co.uk Alive & V-Dubbin' Date: 9-12 June Location: Haughley Park, Suffolk IP14 3JY Contact: aliveandvdubbin.co.uk Bug Run #37 (Sweden) Date: 10-11 June Location: Mantorp Park, Parisvägen…

It’s funny how certain looks become associated with particular types of cars. A ’67 Bug, for example. Cal Look, right? But what if that car is a 1303, or Super Beetle? Then the look associated with it is undoubtedly German Look. Some might say that’s because people are like sheep and tend to flock together, but I think it’s more a case of people seeing a look that really works, and then striving to build their own version of it. I know it was from visiting European shows in the ’90s that I really got to appreciate German Look cars, though still few people went all the way and built similar vehicles here in the UK. I’m pretty sure I can say with confidence that we’ve all, at one time…

“All Phil really knew was that Joy had her heart set on a yellow Beetle, probably a bright sunshine yellow one if we’re honest” It’s never advisable to approach your wedding day with a whacking great secret you’re keeping from your life partner to be. Having said that, there are secrets and there are secrets. And if the one in question is a Beetle you’ve restored behind your prospective wife’s back as a wedding present, we’re all for it! That, in a nutshell, is the rather wonderful story behind this ’67, which was restored at Creative Coachworks in perfect time for the wedding of Phil and Joy Sutton. Phil is one of the main players at the Shropshire-based restoration business, along with his dear old dad, Alan, and so Joy…

Kenny Goesaert is a 40-year-old steel worker in the construction industry, as well as a huge fan of old school California Look VWs. Having been a fan of Volkswagens since childhood, Kenny’s first foray into the world of air-cooled ownership was a ’73 Beetle, which he bought around 12 years ago now, but that was just the start of the journey for him. “I had a lot of fun with that car, but soon realised it was an earlier model I really wanted. I’d got heavily into Cal Look in the meantime, and decided a ’67 was the ultimate expression of the Look, so made my mind up to look for a good ’67 Bug for my next project.” The quirky ’67 marks the crossover point from early to late…

The need for Speed(ster) I’m not sure if this is of interest to your readers, but I have just finished building a wide-bodied 356 Speedster replica with a 3.2-litre flat six in the back. It’s involved a lot of engineering and a combination of Porsche and Volkswagen parts, but now it’s finally time to enjoy it. Greg Moore via email VW: That looks like a whole lot of fun Greg, and the hardtop makes it an all-weather Speedster, too. Cool! Model citizen Hi VolksWorld, I thought you might like to see another of my Custom KOOL Kombis, this time a VolksWorld Show 2022 special. You might recognise the artwork from the t-shirt! Chris Riches via Facebook VW: For those that don’t recognise this creation, we should explain that Chris won…

“the best combination of Beetle and batteries there has ever been” I make no secret of the fact I don’t think electric cars are the answer to all the world’s transport issues. I’m not anti them per se, and think the electric motor definitely has its place, just not as daily transport for all those who have to do something other than the school run, or a short, regular commute. But I’m not here to try and start a debate on the subject, I’m here to remember the best combination of Beetle and batteries there has ever been. I’m referring to Sam and Olly Young’s Black Current Beetle, which we featured 12 years ago now, in our Summer 2010 issue. It’s a million volts away from the low-powered, driveable e-Beetle…

As far as boyhood dreams go, owning a convertible Karmann Ghia is a pretty dreamy one, and for Arran Atkinson, that love of their irresistible curves was ignited as a boy when someone in his home town took ownership of one. “I vividly remember seeing it driving around,” he recalls with a smile. “It was so beautifully designed and distinctive.” That sowed a seed that germinated for many years until Arran turned the majestic age of 50, when he decided it was finally time to do something about letting it flourish. “I looked around and found this 1971 US import for sale,” he begins. “A young lad had brought it over, and it wasn’t on the road yet, but was available for a fair price. “My plan at the start…

Probably the rarest of the known KdF Wagen sales literature is a very attractive, undated and untitled brochure that was thought to have been printed in Berlin in or around 1940 by the department of the German Labour Front that assumed responsibility for financing and marketing the new ‘people’s car’. The original version shown here – one of only a couple of original copies known in the VW hobby / collector world – was obtained from an elderly collector in Berlin many years ago. He worked in the print shop that produced them in 1940 and recalled the short print run was not distributed per se. The reason for that is unknown, but it may have been due to the prevailing requirements of the time that said traditional German words…