Devil in the detail Remember the broken clutch cable I managed to replace? I was just so happy to have got it all sorted and to be back on the road again in the Outer Hebrides. Life was good, I was mobile again, which is pretty handy when you’re staying on an island in the … Read more
Air-cooled hangout At the end of a long, hot day, I remembered a few local air-cooled drivers were having another catch-up at Galley Hill in Bexhill. Always good to have something to look forward to. Any excuse to have a drive out in the summer sun, windows down, music on. Happy times! Galley Hill gathering … Read more
Road trips are great for the soul… They are also good for inspiration too! The road trip to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland in our vintage VW camper van continues on the stunning Isle of Skye. Our travels took us further up the north-east coast on the Isle of Skye to Staffin slipway, near … Read more
Classic cars and Architecture by the sea The Dubs at DLWP classic VW car show in Bexhill last summer was a great first off event. I had a great time, so was hoping that something was going to be put on again this year as a follow up. It was on my radar and I … 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
Autism Awareness Living in the UK, it’s easy to be spoilt for choice if you ever want to go to a car show of some description. There are also some great shows in nearby Europe too. However, sometimes you stumble across a little gem that’s right on your very doorstep. This was us when Lorna and … Read more
Making the most of the Wolfsburg AutoMuseum I wanted to make the most of my stay in Wolfsburg, so after a nice evening chatting with a couple from Belgium staying overnight in their cool Early Bay camper at the Autostadt, it was time for another early start for me. It was time to go back and … Read more
Custom power steering rack upgrade Well, once again the guys at Resto Classics have come up with a brilliant solution for the custom-powered steering rack for my vintage VW bus! Their collective knowledge and experience have produced an awesome result, so a big shout out to Nathan for bringing it all together and making it … Read more