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Land Art Delft: From Daily Driver to Landmark

From daily driver to public artwork, this Volkswagen Beetle near Delft has found a unique second life. Explore the story behind Eddi Prabandono's striking aircooled landmark.

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11th International Ionian VolksFest Kefalonia – Day 1

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Regiomeeting KCN Regio Zuid-Holland 2026

On September 26, we visited Auto Hoogenboom, the Volkswagen dealership in Rotterdam for the 2026 edition of the Regiomeeting Zuid-Holland. It is one...

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Aircooled Bergharen 2026

Aircooled Bergharen is one of our favorite aircooled car meets in the Netherlands. The friendly, welcoming atmosphere makes it a great event for...

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The Dutch Wörthersee 2026

On september 6 we spent a few hours at the Brouwersdam in the Netherlands for The Dutch Wörthersee 2026, a VAG festival by...

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Events

BBT Open House 2026

Aircooled Wanroij is one of the biggest events in the Netherlands. Held at Event Center De Bergen, this three-day event has long been...

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Aircooled Wanroij 2026

Aircooled Wanroij is one of the biggest events in the Netherlands. Held at Event Center De Bergen, this three-day event has long been...

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Events Kefalonia Videos

Greece Just Lost an Island – Kefalonia Under Volkswagen Control! 2024 invasion!

For one unforgettable weekend, Kefalonia became Volksland Island. This is the story of one of the biggest classic Volkswagen gatherings in Greece!

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