2026 - Hot VWs Magazine
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Hot VWs Magazine July 2026: VINTAGE SPECIAL
ON THE COVER: Brian Hyerstay's fully restored Kdf. (Photo by Chadly Johnson.)
THE CAR THAT LED A MOVEMENT
Their are certain cars that define a moment - and certain people who...
BOB GILMORE
In the July 1983 issue of Dune Buggies and HotVWs Magazine, former editor Lane...
THE BJORKLUND SPLIT
This beautifully preserved 1952 Split Window Beetle is amongst the rarest...
EAST GERMAN GEM
It's sometimes remarkable to consider what a car has gone through in order to survive...
A RARE FINAL GLANCE
The 1967 model year holds a unique place in the history of Volkswagen's Type 2...
COGNAC CRUISER
Imagine cruising the back roads of America in an Okrasa-powered Lowlight Ghia in...
FRENCHY'S COLLECTION
Having been in the Volkswagen scene since its genesis, Frenchy Dehoux has...
MILEAGE & MEMORIES
Few names in the VW community carry the same recognition as Randy Carlson...
TITIAN DREAM
Ray Thom has always wanted a Volkswagen Bus; however, he didn't know the one...
VWS INVADE THE DAM
Located just south of the Las Vegas valley, Boulder City, Nevada, is the gateway to...
FAST TIMES AT FARMINGTON
The 43rd installment of Fast Times at Farmington, certainly did not disappoint...
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Hot VWs Magazine June 2026: Nutty Notchback
ON THE COVER: Full custom! That's Frank Stevens' Notchback, which he has owned for 42 years. (Photo by Eric Arnold.)
WHTIZIT?
The year was 1984. California’s Frank Stevens would ride his bike to the......
SOUTH DAKOTA STREET TERROR!
In northern Minnesota, a 1971 Super Beetle sat quietly, awaiting a new lease on life.......
CHASING THE SOCAL DREAM
Raymond and Jackie Everhart have always loved the Southern California beach.........
AMERICAN SPEED PIONEER
You rarely meet people like Tom Lieb. Would you believe he has been at the.......
A PANEL BUS WITH A WINDOW SEAT
Most of us will likely relate to an auto restoration that snowballed into......
LONG BLOCK ASSEMBLY
In the first two installments of this build, careful planning and mock-up work........
BRAZILIAN STYLE
Back in the 1960s and ’70s, the Don Burns Volkswagen dealership sponsored a.........
FLARES ‘N’ FLAKES
While looking like a circa-1970 Beetle, Empi’s Firebug actually rolled out of........
RAFFLEZ
Sometimes, the best builds don’t start in a garage. What began as a primered........
ARIZONA ICED TEA
A late ’90s enthusiast with an ’80s soul: The Story of Erik Corrigan’s ’57 Ragtop, a........
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Hot VWs Magazine May 2026: Patina Special
ON THE COVER: Randy, Alicia and their nicely aged 1957 convertible have been part of the VW scene for a number of years. (Photo by Alex Arredondo)
ARIZONA BURDIE
Randy Slack was 15 when he first heard the rumble of destiny with a lowered ’69......
READY FOR BATTLE!
An all-time record number of Buses descended on Lake Havasu City.........
RECORD BREAKING BBB!
In the early 1960s, Brazil faced serious economic challenges, including high.........
31 DAYS OF SUMMER
Good things come to those who wait is the old saying. Well, Jeremy Brooks of VW.......
2026 GRAND NATIONAL ROADSTER SHOW
Fans of rods, customs, and other modified vehicles will be familiar with the Grand......
THE ENGINE THAT COULD
Last month, we introduced you to Rick Sadler’s 1955 Ragtop, a Cal Looker equipped........
THE DESERT RAT
Oregon-born and raised in the presence of a 1953 Zwitter Beetle, it was only natural.........
BUGGAH MEAN!
You never know when opportunity will knock. Even the smallest domino can........
TYPE 3 HEAVEN
Type 3s are often the minority at most VW shows. But on October 19........
SO CAL VINTAGE TREFFEN
“Treffen” translates into “meeting” in German, but in Southern California, it........
HOT VWS ENGINE REBUILD PART 2
For the HotVWs Bus featured in this series, the goal was straightforward........
DUB LOVE IS IN THE AIR
For the Desert Dubs Vintage VW Club in Arizona, the desire to create a hangout.....
OLD VOLKS, REAL ROOTS
Each September, as Oklahoma’s summer heat gives way to cooler.....
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Hot VWs Magazine April 2026: Hawaii Seven-O Aloha Attitude
ON THE COVER: A beautiful day in Hawaii to photograph Josie Almeida's 1970 Beetle! (Photo by Eric Arnold)
JOSIE'S TOY
It all started for Josie Almeida at Hawaii Raceway Park, the site of the 1979 Bug-In......
BENDING THE RULES
After nine months of enjoying his low-mileage, freshly restored ’55 Oval in stock.......
"PÉ DE BOI”
In the early 1960s, Brazil faced serious economic challenges, including high.........
UPPER LEVEL
Tom Blakiston of Redwood City, California, isn’t new to the Volkswagen scene.......
BROWN REVELATION
Some VW owners demand attention the moment they arrive. Others earn it......
PERFECT IN PINK!
There are times we see VWs receive multiple restorations. However, not many go........
LOVE BUG BITES
Back in the 1960s and ’70s, the Don Burns Volkswagen dealership sponsored a.........
BONEYARD CUT-AWAY OVAL
Cut-away vehicles have long offered a rare look inside the machinery........
LAYING THE FOUNDATION
Every iconic Volkswagen eventually demands more than everyday........
IN GREAT COMPANY
There’s something special about VW Harvest Weekend — that golden........
TWO SOULS ONE PASSION
Many people are aware that Thailand is known as “The Land of Smiles,” but.....
COASTAL CLASSIC
Imperial Beach, with the Pacific Ocean as its backdrop and its iconic pier stretching ......
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Hot VWs Magazine March 2026: Working Type 2 Special
ON THE COVER: Talk about rare! Mike Farnham's SO10 "Cherry Picker" is fully functional, as demonstrated by this cover. (Photo by Stephan Szantai)BUCKET FULL-O-FUN!
The Type 2 range offered numerous models, many grouped under the name......
THE VELVET SLIDER
In the family since 1968, this rare Volkswagen has lived a life as interesting as its.......
EMPI DUNE BUGGY RODEO
In October 17, 2025, EMPI quietly hosted one of the most unique off-road Volks..........
MACHINE HEAD RISING!
Hidden in Wakayama, Japan, behind unassuming corrugated metal walls.......
TEXAS UNLEASHED
Does the perfect show exist? It’s a question every gearhead asks at some point.....
THE MEXICAN LOOK
You’ve heard of Cal Look, German Look, and Rat Look — but there’s a new wave rolling........
FAST TIMES @BARONA DRAGSTRIP
Ron Fleming and Amber Zent have partnered up to help keep VW drag racing.........
ISLAND PRIDE
As the owner of Island VeeDub in Honolulu, Alex Ching is a fixture in Hawaii’s.......
SKATE N’ DUBS
The name Dubsplash will likely ring a bell for you, especially if you live in or........
VOLKSWAGENS IN THE VALLEY
It had been several years since I traveled home to the Midwest........
VDUBS IN THE PARK
Nestled against the rugged beauty of southwest Oklahoma.......
SCARFAC
Hot VWs Magazine February 2026: The California Look
ON THE COVER: Wayne Callahan has owned his '68 since... 1968! It has since been perfectly redone by Type One Restorations in Arizona (Photo by Eric Arnold)
60 WHAT?
Some Volkswagens evolve over decades through a trail of owners and careful.......
BLACK NINJA
For Robin and Paul Serventi, the love of air-cooled rides began in 1982, when.......
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER!
Late-model Beetles have been attracting an increasing number of VW fans in.........
THE FLASHY ’80s!
With the California Look being highlighted in this HotVWs issue, we saw fit......
THE BERGLAR REVISITED
Many of you will be familiar with this legendary, 1980s-built Cal Look ’67......
The Road Back
Storytelling isn’t just about words strung together—it’s about the memories they.......
Eureka Air-Cooled Escape!
For the past 33 years, the small, historic town of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is.........
Le Bug Show Belgium
What do Formula 1 and air-cooled VWs have in common? Both get to drive on.......
Great Canadian VW Show & Shine
The 34th Annual Great Canadian VW Show & Shine + Swap began with a dose of.......
Klassisches VW Treffen in Japan
For more than a decade, FLAT4 Japan has hosted one of the world’s most refined.......
Utah VW Classic 2025
When the weather begins to change in the state of Utah, it’s time for....
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Hot VWs Magazine January 2025: Forged in VW Family
ON THE COVER: Victor and Danny Robles' wrought-iron masterpiece! 1967 Convertible (Photo by Shin Watanabe)
Forged in Family
In the Volkswagen world, we’ve seen it all: immaculate restorations, wild customs......
HotVWs Holiday Gift Guide
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. With the kids jingle belling and......
Black Mamba
In Memoriam of legendary car builder Bob Lacoste and his last complete VW........
Back to '65
Life was great for 16-year-old Doug Elsee in 1980, cruising the Pacific Coast.......
Timeless Beauty
Have you ever dreamed of seeing your prom date again after decades? What.....
Hawaii's Ultimate VW Celebration
Over Labor Day Weekend, the island of Oahu was buzzing with activity as VWs came........
Vee Fever!
By 1970, Formula Vees had become incredibly popular, with an estimated 2,500 of.........
Racing Community & Connection
The 3rd Annual Volks Group Ohana Reunion brought together 95 entries........
Second Time Around!
Many of our feature owners got their start as kids growing up around VWs........
Volkswagens in the Valley
It had been several years since I traveled home to the Midwest........
A Conversion Like No Other!
With this beautiful Bug, NorCal Autobody owner Mike Weekly has tricked the........
June Bug Classic!
For nearly 40 years, every June, Volkswagen enthusiasts from across the Mid-.....
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