Author: Susan Anderson
How Can I Find a Classic VW to Restore?
One of the most common questions among VW enthusiasts is, “Where do I find a classic VW to restore?” Finding the right classic car is one of the very first steps of car restoration. Since it’s a big investment, you certainly want to find the best one for you, your budget, and your needs. Find…
6 Classic Cars You Can Invest in for Road Tripping
Road-tripping is the great American summer vacation. There are few people who don’t have fond childhood memories about piling into the family car and heading off into the sunset for adventures unknown. There are some great choices for classic outdoorsy vehicles you can road trip to your next destination, especially if you plan to hit…
Insurance for Classic Cars: 5 Ways Smart Drivers Stay Safe on the Road
Guest Post by Mark Conner Why Get Insurance for Classic Cars? Driving is the most dangerous thing we do on a daily basis. One in 114 people will die from a motor vehicle accident, according to statistics from the National Safety Council. Driver error is a factor in nearly 90 percent of car crashes. That’s…
1969 Karmann Ghia Built by Airkooled Kustoms Featured on VolksAmerica Cover
When you see this 1969 Karmann Ghia in all her glory, you might swoon. She’s that pretty. But when you read the story behind this 1969 Karmann Ghia build, you might cry… and then smile. After all, who doesn’t love a happy ending? We’re really proud of VolksAmerica and glad to have the opportunity to…
Which VW Transporter Kombi Do YOU Want?
Which VW Transporter Kombi would you choose? Brand new and modern – or Darkside kustom?
1960 Split Panel VW Bus – Welcome, Betty Bus!
Say Hello to Betty Bus, a 1960 Split Panel VW Bus Today we welcomed Betty Bus, a 1960 Split Panel VW Bus that originally came in through New York. Manufactured in 1959, this beauty in the rough is about to have some much-needed TLC. The Airkooled Kustoms krew gets pretty excited anytime a client entrusts us…
Watch a 1959 VW Beetle Road Test – Miss Mabel
1959 VW Beetle Road Test Here’s Mabel’s road test. If you’re just joining us, you should get to know Miss Mabel. This fine lady is a 1959 VW Beetle the shop has built as our entry in the Ultimate VW Build-Off in Vegas October 1-4, 2015. Not that she’ll get much road time for the…
Custom VW Bug Featured on WHNT Channel 19
Custom VW Bug Makes the News Miss Mabel, the custom VW bug Airkooled Kustoms is building for the Ultimate VW Build-Off has a whole new slew of admirers in the Huntsville area. And thanks to live news feeds, even across the Atlantic. David Wood of WHNT Channel 19 in Huntsville came out to the shop in Hazel…
1968 VW Beetle Gets Some Go-Fast Goodies
1968 Beetle Ragtop Gets Go-Fast Goodies What can it be? What can it beeeeeee? See what Rodney and Gee-off just received in the shop. Hint: It goes vroom vroom and makes one very special Beetle go, go, go! Bonus hint: It makes VW restorers grin like lunatics. This tribute build is just about a wrap…
