VolksWorld is Britain's best-selling magazine dedicated to the whole air-cooled VW scene and a must-buy for all fans of the legendary vehicles, particularly the iconic Beetle. VolksWorld takes pride in going to extraordinary lengths to bring its readers the most outstanding and fascinating features packed full of the very best photography and information that cannot be found anywhere else.
Fresh approach • PK reveals just some of what’s in store for visitors at the South of England Showground
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RAPID Fire • At the 10th European Bug-In, there was no shortage of jaw-dropping VWs on display, yet this wild creation truly stood out from the rest
Time capsule • This wild, offbeat creation started life as a promo vehicle, then became an off-road racer and is now enjoy a gentle retirement with Tom Duttrey in Oregon
ICE T • Miguel Zepeda calls his truck Ice T, after the rapper who provides him with inspiration to keep pushing himself to improve. How’s he going to better this though?
Crown jewel • The long-awaited story of the UK’s only Thomas Crown Affair dune buggy replica
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Merchandise • Visit the VolksWorld retail stand in the Robins Building to take out a subscription, buy magazines and show-related clothing and extras
What’s new for 2025?
Finding your way around The Volksworld Show
VWt Paddock • Come and enjoy a display of some of the UK’s best Transporters on the Summer Lawn
BACK WITH A cherry • After a 20-year hiatus, Andy Green has bought back into the VW scene, and is now enjoying making an old show car his own
Traders list
Clubs • The beating heart of the VW scene, we’re pleased to announce the following list of UK VW clubs that will be joining us at the 2025 VolksWorld Show
Wheels of fortune • Introduced almost 60 years ago, the Speedwell BRM wheel helped shape the California Look. VolksWorld was recently invited to a special event to celebrate the magnesium treasure
THE art of rat • They say one man’s junk is another man’s treasure and, for Patrice Massines, a burnt out ’shell presented an opportunity for a family art project
Bonito DEL TORO • No, we haven’t lost our minds, this is a VW-based kit car, just not one you’ll see very many of...
A FINE Cognac • Nicolas Violeau has owned VWs since the age of 17, and has finally scratched his Karmann Ghia itch, in sublime style
Celebration time • Commemorating VW’s early milestones in miniature
RUNNING HIGH? • Mark Walker questions the real cost of classic VW motoring