Classic VW Beetles and Campervans

Darrell F asked:  The staggering number of these Volkswagen vehicles is the least of your worries. From Lupo to Urban Fox, Polo to GTi, Golf Plus to Golf Estate, Beetle to Cabriolet, Jetta to Passat, Passat Estate to Passat CC, Tiguan to EOS, Touran to Sharan, Touareg to Phaeton, the list is endless. Despite their miniature-like size, the price is still uncompromisingly high. It still speaks of sophistication and comfort while retaining its remarkable design. Not only are these array of models renowned fuel-savers, they are also widely-known to emit …

Benjamin Hudson asked: Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn told the VW shareholders that Volkswagen AG is set to post a pretax profit of at least 5.1 billion euros that is US$6.92 billion in 2008 because of its higher sales of its cars in Asia and Europe, and the United States fuel growth.He also said the German automaker — famous for its Beetle and durable VW disc — will become more involved in the Indian and Russian markets and has outlined plans to expand production and sales in both countries, which are …

Kim Baker asked: VW was created in Germany with the name that echoes the true meaning of People’s Car. With almost 80 years of superior car manufacturing, their designs and performance cannot be questioned. Every inch and make of a VW car is created with efficiency and ingenuity. All of its systems is a testimony to how the company have endured all the hardships that it went through in order to achieve perfection. But more importantly, it is sure to bless a car with a premium engine performance with the …

Xavior asked: etle was originally branded as the Kafer. Kafer, in German, means Beetle. The Beetle became the most famous family car in the world. This was largely due to its superior level of comfort when compared to other cars in its class and the unique design and shape.The idea for a \’People\’s Car\’ came to Adolf ****** in 1924 when he was imprisoned in Landsburg. He thought that the Beetle would go some way in solving Germany\’s unemployment problem with the creation of the factories and assembly lines needed …

Joseph burgers asked: This old 1964 classic car was primer gray with a black driver’s door and if you wanted to turn off the heat you had to go under the car and remove a flexible duct to stop the inflow because the controls inside the car were broken.This classic car was quirky to the max!I had a book that was popular to a certain extent in it’s day written by John Muir – Volkswagen Guru called “How to keep your Volkswagen Alive – A Manual of Step by Step …

William Kurtz asked: Dr. Porsche’s 1,001 Horsepower “Beetle” In the early days of the automobile, Ferdinand Porsche, himself an Austrian, served as a designer at the Daimler motorcar manufacturing branch there. He was a top-notch engineer, as well. In those days, car makers’ reputations relied significantly upon the success of their products on the race tracks; and Porsche’s own creations for Daimler were remarkably adept at winning. His record had a direct and positive bearing on the sales of Daimler’s compact cars for everyday use. He had a love affair with …

Anthony Fontanelle asked: China Automotive Systems, Inc., a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, announced that its subsidiary Jingzhou Henglong Automotive Parts Co. has entered into an agreement with FAW Volkswagen to supply sophisticated power steering systems.The agreement, with a term of one year and an option to extend for a further two years, will start without delay. The power steering systems will be installed in VW’s Jetta and Audi vehicles in China. The first commercial shipment will be delivered by China Automotive Systems on May 21st …

GTAMADDOG asked:

BugJam number 22 from 2008. One of the best Volkswagen Festivals that happen in the UK each year. This video contains some clips of the drag racing. I ran out of memory in my camera so I couldn’t take any photos, sorry.Inexpensive websites

If you don’t have your own VW Campervan, then hire one!
At Outermotive based in Warwick in the West Midlands, they have a fleet of 5 classic 1970s volkswagen campers to choose from.
They also have a workshop for all your restoration and servicing needs, plus they sometimes have bugs n vans for sale too!
Take a look at their website for more information!
w: outermotive.co.uk t: 01926 743107

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