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Bit of love for Tony’s ’68 Beetle

Posted by Jon on 16 May, 2013

Readers’ of VolksWorld magazine will have been introduced to Tony and his 1968 Beetle. He’s a first-time air-cooled VW owner and is loving his new ride. One downside is the Beetle failed it’s first MoT under his ownership. Most of the issues were small and Tony has been able to sort them out himself but …

FREE rock for all cruise participants

Posted by Adrian on 15 May, 2013

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Our sister magazine, Camper&Bus, are giving a free personalised Camper&Bus stick of rock for everybody that goes on the cruise from Guilford to Bournemouth as part of the Camper&Bus show.
The show takes place on 23 June 2013 and run tickets are limited so if you don’t want to miss out. Book your tickets now at www.vwcamperandbus.com/show

Motorbiking in Germany

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Last year, it was announced that Volkswagen AG’s Audi bought Ducati, adding the Italian company’s two wheelers to their portfolio. Whilst, Ducati is a very Italian brand synonymous with a famous rider such as Valentino Rossi, it doesn’t seem particularly German.

But as we’re coming up to motorbike season, it got us thinking about some of …

New batch of Volkswagen Wallpapers

Posted by Jon on 9 May, 2013

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Help yourself to the latest selection of VW wallpapers to dress up your computer desktop. This batch was taken from the June 2013 issue of VolksWorld which can still be purchased via the VolksWorld Shop. If you don’t want the paper edition you can still download it via the various App Stores for the iPad, Kindle Fire or NOOK. Enjoy!

Oops! We made a boo boo!

Posted by Jon on 7 May, 2013

Those of you who are lucky enough to have your July 2013 issue of VolksWorld already (subscribers) may have noticed that it is missing page 88 and repeats page 86 during the Built at Home feature of a lovely 1965 Karmann Cabriolet.

We are very sorry that this has happened. Sadly there is nothing we can …

VolksWorld Magazine – July 2013

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VolksWorld Magazine July 2013

Welcome to the July 2013 issue of VolksWorld Magazine.
On sale date: 10th May 2013
Find out what is in this issue, buy a copy online, subscribe to the magazine or read it on your iPad, nook, or Android device.

Project 1500 Single Port update

Posted by Jon on 2 May, 2013

Removing a 1600 Beetle engine

I’m a little closer to getting the 1500 single port into my 1961 ragtop Beetle now that I’ve taken the old unit out of the car. The new 1500 isn’t ready to go in, yet, but thats because there are a few parts on the old engine that I need to use on the new …

Beach buggies back to where they belong!

Posted by Adrian on 30 April, 2013

Have you had your beach buggy locked away all winter? Then why not give it a treat? Get it out of the garage, dust it down and join us on The 2013 Camper&Bus Cruise and Show

With your beach buggy just metres from the golden sands of  Bournemouth beach and with no roads to cross or …

Project 1500 single port

Posted by Jon on 26 April, 2013

Here I am refitting the carb with the rebuild kit I got from GSF car parts

This 1500 project seems to be dragging on some what but there is a tiny flickering light at the end of the tunnel.
I’ve managed to get a few more hours in the garage under my belt and I’m happy to report the 1500 long block is nearly ready.

All that remains is for me to bolt …

Big Bang VW Camper&Bus Show 2013, Friday 26th to Sunday 28th April

Posted by Adrian on 25 April, 2013

Big Bang VW festival at Santa Pod Raceway in conjunction with Camper&Bus magazine is the first and friendliest VW festival on the calendar. Despite high-octane racing and two music arenas, the festival remains as laid-back and family friendly as ever. All Vee Dubs welcome!
Three days of VW fun in the sun with great racing, music …

The long arm of the law at the VW Camper&Bus show

Posted by Adrian on 24 April, 2013

No traditional day out at the beach would be complete without Mr Punch, Judy his wife, a sausage eating crocodile and of course a Police constable. It may not  sound like a recipe for success but the Punch and Judy show has been part of a trip to the beach for several hundred years and …

Win A Nikon Coolpix S9300

Posted by Adrian on 17 April, 2013

VW Camper&Bus Magazine and our sister magazine Amateur Photographer are keen to seek your views on what type of equipment you use to take photographs and how you share your pictures with others. Do our 1 minute survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Camperandbus and you could win*  a Nikon Coolpix S9300 worth over £200. *One winner will be …