0 to 60 in style…

roads and landscapes make a great road trip

Happy 60th… or is it? No, I’m not quite there yet, but my classic VW camper might have reached the grand old age of sixty. Might have? Technically it’s one year older than that… so is it lying about its age or what? When I first got the classic VW bus, I unlocked its m-code … Read more

Off-grid island campout

Aircooled Adventures in the Outer Hebrides

Going out out Having taken so long to get electricity connected to the Small Mission Hall, it’s ironic that when the opportunity arises, I like to go for an off-grid campout. I’ve learnt here that the weather can change quickly. That means you need to be prepared for all seasons at any one time. If … Read more

further than you think

the mountains are a sight to behold on a Highlands of Scotland road trip

Sunshine start It’s time to leave the glorious sunshine start of Morecambe behind this morning. Today I’d be continuing north on my way up to the Outer Hebrides. I expect I won’t be wearing my shorts for too much longer the further north I get, we’ll see. Before I head off anywhere, it’s time to … Read more

Hessisch holy grail

texture and colouration detail on a patina barndoor bus

On a mission Hessisch 2022 was sadly drawing to a close. Still, there is plenty more to see and do, including getting decent-quality rocker gaskets for the journey home. Should be able to find some suitable gaskets in the trade/swap meet area of the show. With my friend Caroline’s expert supervision, I should be able … Read more

Hessisch HO22 road trip

camping companions

It’s been a while… My task list of things to do on the bus was big. In reality, a bit too big to get everything done before setting off. Some bits will need to wait to get finished off. At least I managed to get a fair chunk of it done. There’s always more to … Read more

Classic aircooled night on the town

some urban Porschography

Flat four air-cooled relatives Porsche and VW automotive history have been closely intertwined right from inception. Classic early Porsches even have a very similar flat-four air-cooled engine in the back just like all VW Buses, Beetles etc. Even when they went all flat 6 with their engines, they still remained air-cooled up to the late … Read more