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What's in: VW Camper & Commercial 57

Blue & White Delight - 1972 Bespoke Bay

In the November/ December issue of 2009, referring to his much-loved 1970 fully original SA Kampmobile that we featured, David Williams used those immortal bus owner words – “at the moment I can’t see me letting the...
The Mad Ratter - 1959 Panel Van

Whilst the fully restored or customised shiny bus is the preferred route for some, for others a combination of original paint/ rust, signwriting and unrestored ‘as found’ condition holds sway. The Rat look may have...
How To 57: Change Engine Oil

An air-cooled engine’s oil should be renewed every 3,000 miles. We show how to change it, clean the strainer and fit new gaskets.
Scooby Syncro - 1986 RHD Syncro

Looking at this serious off-road Syncro, with its Subaru engine, bespoke camping interior, Westy elevating roof and all-terrain body mods, it’s hard to believe it started life as a Caravelle seven-seater people carrier!
Vanfest 2011

With over 4,000 buses, 6,500 camping adults, 9,500 day visitors, 270+ traders, Vanfest is still the biggest bus show on the planet. Outside of the UK, 18 other countries were travelled from including: Germany,...
The Barefoot Chef 57 - Hot Dog Picnic

How to be a chic camper without being poncey...
Orkney Odyssey

How a peedie 1961 Splitty made it to the church on time.
Creating a Fourth Generation

Although many would argue that the T4’s success was guaranteed, the concept behind the vehicle broke with the conventions established in 1949.
V-Dub Island - Isle of Wight

Last summer saw the inaugural V-Dub Island Festival held on the Isle of Wight. The IoW is famous as family holiday destination and with its nickname of ‘The Festival Island’, it’s the perfect place to hold a VW show....
Candy Custom - 1978 Custom Campmobile

This 1978 Bay was originally a Westfalia Campmobile, but has been transformed into a very different looking animal! Stunning custom Candy Apple Red paintwork and a revamped and updated interior make this one very...
Another Meeting by the River - Barndoor Camp Out 2

There’s something about a Barndoor bus that tugs the heart of any VW bus lover – maybe it’s the simplistic clean lines, maybe it’s the innovative iconic looks and engineering, maybe it’s the quirky features, or even...
Brochure Line - 57: Wer Fahrt VW Transport Again!

Have we lost the plot? The same brochure twice! Not likely, as Volkswagen were well known for issuing more than one publication with the same title, and this is one we can’t afford to overlook.