Downstairs in the Esher hall there were some well-known cars which you have probably spotted on one or the other cover of a back issue. Read more
VolksWorld Show 2017 – Surrey Hall
In a group of eight we traveled to this years VolksWorld Show to the U.K.. This entry shows the vehicles in the Surrey Hall, one of four display areas at Sandown Park. Read more
All good things come in threes
After two of our members got themselves a panel van – Flo with his ’63 split window and Benjamin with his late bay – the next logical step for Gregor was to buy an air-cooled van of the third generation. It’s from 1980 and comes with a 2.0 litre type 4 engine. Read more
How to fix a balljoint of a Steyr 180a
Flo took apart the balljoint of the steering system of his Steyr 180a tractor and found parts which didn’t belong there. Can you spot it? Read more
Motornights – season finale
Yesterday we celebrated the end of the season at the monthly Motornights in Korneuburg. Read more
Late Summer Ride 2016
Today was the 5th anniversary of our annual meeting. Despite having some difficulties and organisational problems in the planning process, we had a great day and time to catch up with our air-cooled friends. Allthough it was rather cold and windy, 40 rides made their way up to the Kahlenberg parking lot. Unfortunately we couldn’t provide an extensive catering this year, but we had hot coffee and sweet snacks. As a special treat we had a giveaway with beautiful air-cooled cakes provided by Kuchenboutique, before starting... Read more
Le Bug Show 2016
For the second time we traveled in a group of five bugs and nine people to the very famous bug show at the Circuit de Spa in Belgium. We were fascinated as much as last time when we saw all the nice rides of the air-cooled vehicle range of Volkswagen. Time passes quickly when there is so much to see and to do like watching the drag races, driving your bug over the 7km long track behind the pace car or browse through the swap... Read more
International Alpe-Adria bug meeting 2016
For the eleventh time the 1. Kärntner VW-Käferclub organised their biennial meeting for all air-cooled Volkswagen in Bodensdorf at the Ossiacher Lake, which we always look forward to. Our group of ten elephant feet tail lights featured some specials like a jubilee bug and the „Open Air“ of our new member Jan. Benjamin mounted his new wheels and Christian brought his old Buggy back on the streets – still without roof and braving the weather. But luckily most of the time the weather held up,... Read more
Grein was a real burner!
This saturday we went to the Strudengauers‘ meeting in Grein, which is always pleasant and matey, even though they hadn’t the weather on their side the last years. This time it meant to be better, as the temperature was up, sun was shining, no rain was in sight and a bunch of real nice pieces of old metal showed up. Around noon most of the participants got on the tour and we left as well. When we returned, we immediately realized there was something wrong, as smoke... Read more