Air-Style VW Magazine | Winter 2025
A warm welcome to Issue 20 of Air-Style VW Magazine
As always, the issue is crammed with some amazing VWs from all over the world with something for all tastes.
If you are one for history, our cover car, Maes Kristof’s ’52 Beetle, and its story will have you enthralled. If that doesn’t fully satisfy your historical fix, Air-Style’s resident Bus expert David Eccles takes a timely look back at the story of the birth of what was to become a motoring and cultural icon and Richard Copping relives 1979 to 1985 in his ever popular ‘Brochure Line’ series.
If you have been thinking about taking a road trip are looking for some inspiration, hear all about Jo and Andy’s trip from Kent to the Outer Hebrides in their VW Jurgens Autovilla motorhome, Gertie.
We love a Crew Cab at Air-Style Towers, and Tony’s ’62 Split Crew Cab does not disappoint. Hear how the Bus acquired its name ‘Isme’.
It is always good to see classic VWs being used and Darren Claggett and his family do just that with their gorgeous 15-window Samba Bus as you’ll see.
BMX has always been a part of the VW scene, and we have a report from the BMX Life’s Santa Cruise II and the amazing work that is done raising money for a very worthwhile charity.
Most VW owners love a story of a car coming home, read the story of Dave’s ’66 Notch and you’ll find yourself believing in fairytales.
We have another great round-up of life in the low lane from UTA and if you are dreaming of the summer, Aaron Phillip’s ’70 Sidewinder Beach Buggy should hit the spot.
All this and lots more is awaiting you in the pages ahead,
Enjoy the issue!
Spencer, Jon, Sam and Laura
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Air-Style VW Magazine Winter 2025.