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
Summertime blues Who doesn’t like the idea of cruising around in the summer sun? Getting out and about, topping up your tan, making the most of your holiday camping in your classic camper. It’s always cool to catch up with friends at weekend car shows or take trips out to the beach. Yep, summers are … Read more
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
The big test I had been looking forward to today for five years. Now the moment was filled with trepidation. I had no idea if my repair would hold or not? There was only one way of finding out… so it was an early start from Barrage de Gileppe in Belgium, back on the road … Read more
Hessisch Oldendorf International VW Show There are VW shows, and then there is the Hessisch Oldendorf International VW show! I was lucky enough to go to the last show (HO17) and was completely blown away by the event. So when the tickets and dates were announced for the 8th show in 2021, I was really … Read more
It’s almost that time of the year again! The time when gifts are given. Socks, jumpers, perfume and of course calendars! Well, no cheesy corporate gifts here. As a way of saying a big personal ‘Thank You’ to everyone that reads, follows or likes my website adventures, facebook, Instagram or YouTube posts, then I’ve designed an … Read more
It’s never easy being original It’s one thing loving the cool aesthetic of an original paint ‘survivor’ bus, but keeping the look, without the bus deteriorating in the English weather is a whole different ball game! If you’ve followed the earlier ongoing adventures of my bus, you’ll know by now, that I’m keen to preserve, … Read more
Vantastic is back again for 2019 After the success of last years Vantastic VW show event, it was that time of the year again for Vantastic 2019. All sorts of air-cooled It’s always good to support your local car show, and as the show happens on my doorstep, there’s literally no excuse. It’s the only … Read more
Ben Pon Barndoor gathering… Despite its name, the 2018 Ben Pon Barndoor gathering wasn’t just Barndoor buses, there was a great selection of other classic air-cooled VW’s to see as well, such as this VW Type 181. It had many names across the various countries it was sold in. It’s a two-wheel drive, four-door, convertible, manufactured and marketed … Read more
Van variety Although it was called a ‘Barndoor gathering’, there was no shortage of other air-cooled classic VW’s at Ben Pon 2018. It was fun looking around not just the area dedicated to the world record collection of barndoor buses, but also the rest of the Wagenwerkplaats site to see the plethora of amazing air-cooled … Read more
Got your calendar? So who’s got their FREE 2018 vdubxs Calendar up on the wall then? Hopefully, someone out there liked it? It would be cool to find out where they’ve ended up in the world? Why not post up some pics of your calendar on the vdubxs Facebook page or even share them onto the new vdubxs Instagram account? 🙂 have … Read more
Free Calendar 2018 It’s been great to have had a bit more time on the road in 2017. I thought it might be a fun way to end the year off and celebrate this with a selection of images compiled into a vdubxs.com first, a FREE vintage VW 2018 calendar for you to enjoy! Yes, free, no charge, … Read more