Pedro the Baja Beetle - World Rallies
You are likely to see Fiona Easterby driving a beetle through Iran or being a co-driver in a Nissan Micra through Mongolia, so when she came to our Open Day with her baja beetle “Pedro” we had to take the opportunity to ask her about her travels.
Supporting the solitary VW Beetle in the Mille Miglia 2016!
I just got back from Brescia in northern Italy, where I’ve been supporting the 1954 VW Beetle that took part in the famous Mille Miglia race. Here’s how I got on and some insights into the race.
The Käfer Cup
The Käfer Cup VW Beetle racing series of from the ‘90s saw some serious machinery built. This 1303 painted in Porsche Mint Green was built in 1992 by Rolf Holzapfel the style was to inspire a new breed of streetcars.
Congratulations Jake & Andy Gardiner!
Congratulations to Andy and Jake Gardiner, who won our Win Your Wishlist Competition!
JK Staff Cars: Meg Cave's Project Bug
Meg Cave is one of the newest and youngest members of the JK Team. She recently got herself a project Beetle, and has been working on it with her dad. Here’s an update on how they’ve been getting on!
JK Staff Cars: Meg Cave’s Project Bug, Working on the Chassis
Meg Cave has been back in her workshop fixing up Kimberley, her 1972 VW Beetle. Here’s the latest update from the youngest member of the JK Team!
JK Staff Cars: Meg Cave’s Project Bug, Cleaning Up!
Here's another update from Meg Cave, the youngest member of the JK Team, as she struggles to get her Beetle ready for Bug Jam 2017
JK Will Be Tackling the Mighty Mille Miglia!
What happens when you pit five members of the JK Team against one of the most greuling rallies in the world?
We'll find out in a few weeks!
JK Staff Cars: Meg Cave’s Project Bug, New Shell!
Check out the latest update from our youngest team member, Meg Cave!
Loading Up On Spares
We've got very little time left before we take part in the 2017 Mille Miglia, so we've loaded Jack the Beetle up with all the spares he might need for the rally!
JK Staff Cars: Meg Cave’s Project Bug, Part Five - Chassis Restoration and Beam Clean Up
Here's the latest update from Meg Cave as she continues to try get her project Bugm Kimberley, back on the road.
New Kids on the Block!
We had a visit from some of Meg's friends this week, who brought their convoy of Beetles to check out JK HQ.
Quick guide to taking part in the Mille Miglia
We struggled to find out information about entering the Mille Miglia. So, having just returned from a fantastic weekend driving our 1956 VW Beetle in the MM I thought I'd put some observations down, for other people considering entering.
Josh Parry Restores His First VW Beetle
Here’s an amazing story of Josh and James Parry, who’ve been working on Josh’s first ever car – a 1303 Beetle! They're both JK customers, so we wanted to share their story.
New Kids on the Block! Bethan & Ness
As part of our ‘New Kids on the Block’ series, we spoke to Bethan Fletcher, who is (quite rightly) proud of her VW Beetle.
It’s always great to be able to support the next generation of young people who are getting enthusiastic and excited about classic VWs, and Bethan is a friend of Meg Cave and Luke Harvey, who both work here at JK HQ.
JK Staff Cars: Meg Cave’s Project Bug - Out with the old
Meg Cave, the youngest member of the JK Team, has been back at it again in her ongoing mission to get her project Beetle, Kimberly, back on the road.
Here's her latest update:
JK are Sponsoring Team Colorado!
JK are proud to be sponsoring Team Colorado and their historic VW rally vehicles!
JK's New 1955 Schnittmodell
We've sourced an amazing Schnittmodell from 1955, which we're proudly displaying at the VolksWorld Show!
Bertie the Beetle Rides Again
We've all seen the Herbie films. We all love him; right?!
Let us introduce you to Bertie; he's Herbie's slightly older brother. We're pretty sure you'll fall in love with him too.
For his latest rally jaunt he took a trip to the Essex coast...
Bertie at Oultan Park
We catch up with Team Colorado and get the low down on their latest outing at Oultan Park Gold Cup, and, find out where you can see them over the next couple of months...
Bertie Celebrates 60th as Class Champion!
Bertie and the rest of Team Colorado made their way to the The Wales Rally GB in an attempt to regain the Class title. The course conditions were challenging for the historic class but Bertie proved himself to be the little car that could!
Meet the Team! Part One
Rallying in a classic beetle requires a strong talented team, in Part one of our blog, we catch some of Team Colorado to find out what it's all about...
Meet the Team. Part Two.
In Part Two we learn about some of the teams best bodges, keeping secrets from Bob and the insider experience of the varied jobs they undertake. From PitCrew to Driver get ahead with the inside line...
The Beetle that Conquered Antarctica
The story of a little bug who swapped the Australian sunshine for ice plateau’s and snow storms – to become, in 1963, the first production car in Antarctica…
VW Based Trivia
Have a spare few minutes you want to fill? Entertain yourself by boring others with these VW based trivia factoids...
My Oval doesn't leak oil, its just marking its spot...
Tales from the workshop...
Preparing for "LeJog" (Lands End to John O’Groats)
Here is what I always pack for a longer trip, in fact most of it stays in the car all year around.
Getting back to the track...
I’ve been into VW’s ever since I was a child. I guess the Herbie films were to blame for setting me on this path as they combined my two great loves…Beetles and Racing.
Historic Racing Beetle Rebuild (Part 2)
Front suspension rebuild on JK staffers classic racing beetle...
Your Rides "Baloo" The Beetle
Sometimes the info from a friend of a friend can give you a once in a lifetime opportunity... Introducing Baloo!
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