New Issue #63

Cars

Gianni’s RadikalBugz Ghia
Gianni Sanchez’s ever‑evolving ’63 Ghia — slammed, engineered and turbocharged to perfection. Two decades of refinement turned this coupe into the ultimate RadikalBugZ signature build.  

The F.T. Bonito Reborn  
Red patina, air‑assist stance and Group4 wheels on a ’71 fibreglass icon. A forgotten kit car turned into one of the cleanest Bonitos around.  

The 356‑Powered Cabrio  
From barn‑find ruin to Iris Blue perfection, rebuilt bolt by bolt. Daniel Schaffner blends VW soul with Porsche engineering in his most ambitious build yet.  

Max Moritz–linked Porsche 914/6  
A forgotten Conda Green 914/6 hiding factory‑tuned power and racing heritage. One phone number, one photo… and a once‑in‑a‑lifetime discovery.  

Muscle Manx  
Big tyres, big attitude — a genuine Meyers Manx rebuilt with East Coast muscle. A 10‑year transformation that turns a 1970 icon into a show‑winning brute.  

DoKa With a Twist  
A factory‑coloured ’60 Double Cab transformed with smart, modern upgrades. Better brakes, sharper handling and a lively 1915cc make this workhorse shine.  

The 20‑Year Cal Look Ghia  
A resurrected ’64 Ghia with stance, detail and a punchy 1904cc heart. From workshop marathon to show‑winning debut — this one was worth the wait.  

Stance Meets Super Beetle  
Atacama Yellow, air ride and hand‑built 17‑inch Porsche Teledials. A fresh, tuner‑inspired take on the iconic 1302S.

Shows

AirMighty Coastline VW Meeting in Katwijk
Sixty classic VWs lined up along the Katwijk boulevard, as part of the Oldtimer Day Katwijk aan Zee, which attracted a total of 150 classic cars in the city centre!

Balkan Bus Meeting
A 75‑year tribute to the iconic VW Transporter in a stunning orchard setting. Over 350 Buses, international friendships and pure Bulli spirit in Romania.

DFL May Cruise Madness
No announcements, no hype — just pure Cal Look culture at the Burger King lot. A superb turnout, warm weather and one standout: an ultra‑clean ’67 Ghia.

MaiKäferTreffen 2026
3,000 air‑cooled VWs under perfect spring skies at the Hannover Messe. A one‑day classic that remains Europe’s most beloved May tradition.

AirMighty Cruise & Freddy Files – Ninove
A 60‑car AirMighty Cruise rolled into Ninove before 750 classics filled the streets. Type 34 displays, Old Speed lineups and sunshine made it a perfect Sunday.

Aircooled Wanroij 2026
Off‑road action, Old School Showground and two nights of proper party spirit. Don’t miss it!

Aircooled Winterfest
Beetles, Buses, Ghias and rare coachbuilts filled Rosmalen’s halls in true New Year spirit. Swap meet treasure hunting, club displays and a packed Sunday raffle crowd.

Brazil Trip to Curitiba’s Volksfest
From flawless Cal Look builds to unique Brazil‑only VWs, Curitiba delivered in style.

…and more!

PON Archives – Porsche 914
A mid‑engined sports car born from Germany’s biggest and smallest manufacturers. Fast, elegant and cleverly engineered — the 914 was a true wolf in sheep’s clothing.

Meet the Maker: Porsche 914
Born from a handshake between Ferry Porsche and Heinz Nordhoff, the 914 defied labels. A mid‑engined experiment that became a bridge between two worlds — VW and Porsche.

European VW Show Calendar
Most European air-cooled VW shows listed on one page.

El Dub’s Column
With EBI looming and EMPI turning 70, a long‑dreamed replica engine finally takes shape. Rare photos, legendary cars and a family‑powered tribute to VW history.